Feeling a bit of September whiplash? You’re not alone. After a 12-hour road trip, unpacking chaos, and starting school in the same week, I found myself feeling the after effects of pushing summer to the last minute. Everywhere you look, people are in transition. It’s a season of change. A season where routines are desperately needed.
In this episode, I’ll share five simple routines helping my family shift from summer chaos to school-year structure - not a total overhaul, just small tweaks layered onto systems we already know work.
In this episode you’ll learn:
Why routines work best when applied slowly (not in one giant overhaul)
Why it’s important to show up bright-eyed and bushy tailed
How we’re making mornings less frantic with a fridge checklist and a shoe edit
Why “keep meals simple” is the best cooking philosophy for September
How early bedtimes unlock early mornings
Why movement counts, even if it’s not happening in a gym
Bonus: Here are some things helping us this back-to-school season!
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