The routine just shifted, now’s your chance to reset, not restart.
School just started again, and the shift is real.
For a lot of us, it marks the end of late dinners, long days, and the beautiful chaos of summer. Locals summer has arrived, cooler mornings, quieter trails, and maybe even a little breathing room. But even with that space, this time of year can feel disorienting.
If your schedule just flipped, your rhythm got disrupted, or you’re feeling like you’re in between gears, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common times I see clients fall out of their routines or beat themselves up for not having one.
The truth? Routine changes can throw everything off. But they can also offer a clean slate.
This season is a pivot point… if you let it be.
Back-to-school might seem like a return to structure, but for many of us, it means even more juggling. New schedules, new responsibilities, and the looming pressure of the holiday season ahead.
That makes now a critical window. Not to perfect your routine, but to rethink it.
Instead of trying to “get back on track,” what if you built something that works for this season of your life?
3 ways to approach your routine right now:
1. Don’t aim to “go back.”
Summer likely pulled you out of a lot of habits. That doesn’t mean you failed — it means you lived. Now, with a new season and schedule, start fresh. Ask what fits now.
2. Choose one anchor habit.
Pick one thing that helps you feel grounded — maybe it’s prepping food, taking a weekly class, going for a morning walk, or stretching before bed. Build from there.
3. Use locals summer to your advantage.
Before the holiday chaos hits, you have a unique window to recalibrate. There’s less pressure, fewer visitors, and (hopefully) a little more quiet. Use this time to reset in a way that feels good, not extreme.
This is the reset you’ve been waiting for, not January, not “after the holidays,” but right now.
There’s nothing magical about a Monday or the first of the month. The opportunity to regroup is available anytime you decide to take it.
Let the change in routine be your signal, not that you’ve fallen behind, but that you have a chance to move forward with more clarity, more intention, and more support.
And if you’re feeling a little off right now, that’s normal too. You’re not behind, you’re in transition. Let’s build from here.
— Christine Bettera
NBHWC- Board Certified Health Coach | ACSM-CPT
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