An Evening Ritual to Realize a Happier Life

In September, I published a column that laid out the design of my morning protocol, which uses the best available research to manage my mood—especially my natural negativity—and optimize my creativity and productivity. The six steps I detailed there have dramatically enhanced my quality of life. Since that column, many readers have inquired about how to design other parts of the day, particularly the evening. This column outlines the evening protocol I have developed to match my morning one.