Before Breakfast Go outside for the sunset
Mar 26, 2026
A quick case for stepping outside to watch the sunset and give your evenings a simple moment of awe. A family habit called ‘toad time’ shows how after-dinner outdoor routines can stick. Practical tips on timing outings to catch the light. Reassurance that missed sunsets are fine and small, low-effort choices can transform your evenings.
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Go Outside For The Sunset
- Go outside to watch the sunset to make evenings more memorable and add regular moments of awe.
- Laura Vanderkam recommends a simple post-dinner ritual (she calls it toad time) that leverages the daily sunset for low-effort impact.
Family 'Toad Time' After Dinner
- Laura shares her family's phrase 'toad time' meaning time outside after dinner used to make evenings special.
- She contrasts seeing sunrises from her kitchen during morning rush with the calmer evening opportunity.
Evenings Are Better For Savoring Sunrises Than Mornings
- Evening sunsets are easier to savor than sunrises because evenings usually have less rushing and more availability.
- Laura notes many people have low evening energy, so a low-effort ritual like watching sunset stacks benefits over time.