Resetting Routines for Fall: Your Wellness Plan Starts Now
After a busy, flexible, and often chaotic summer, August brings a natural pause—a seasonal invitation to reset. Whether you’re returning from vacation, settling kids back into school, or simply feeling the shift in energy, this time of year is perfect for creating structure and recommitting to your health.
At Anchor, we see fall not just as a change in season, but a chance to realign with what matters—starting with you.
Why Fall is the Perfect Time to Reset
Many people wait for January to “start fresh,” but by then, life is already in motion and often overwhelming. August and September, on the other hand, offer a quieter transition. There’s a collective energy of getting organized, returning to schedules, and—if we’re intentional—prioritizing wellness as part of that plan.
We encourage our clients to treat this time as a soft reset: not a total overhaul, but a thoughtful return to what makes them feel their best.
Budget Your Energy Like You Budget Your Money
Most of us have responsibilities that we can’t shift dramatically—like work, caregiving, or household tasks. But, contrary to popular belief, what we can control is how we use our remaining time and energy. Think back on the things you say you want to do but find yourself making excuses about not having enough time to do it. What you have is a priority problem, not a time problem and it helps to do an audit and think about your time as your biggest asset so you can be sure you’re spending it in a way that helps you grow how you want. Think of your non-work hours the way you might think of discretionary income—with some simple guidelines to help you invest wisely:
- 60% to activities that recharge you — movement, rest, cooking, social connection, therapy, etc.
- 30% to others — helping family, running errands, caretaking, volunteering.
- 10% as margin — unscheduled time that lets you rest or respond to what comes up.
The percentages aren’t perfect, and life isn’t a spreadsheet—but reframing your time this way can help you notice whether your current routine actually supports your well-being or just keeps you busy.
Routine Doesn’t Mean Rigid
A healthy routine isn’t about rigid schedules—it’s about creating predictability and rhythm that frees up your mental load. Think:
- A Sunday evening reset ritual
- Pre-scheduled movement or therapy appointments
- A morning or bedtime routine that centers you
- Meal prep that takes one decision off your plate each day
Small, repeatable actions have a compounding effect. They reduce friction, conserve energy, and help you feel grounded even when life is full.
How to Start Your Fall Routine Reset
If you’re unsure where to begin, try this simple 4-step reset:
- Audit your time outside of work. Where do you feel energized? Where are you drained?
- Name your non-negotiables. What 1–3 practices make you feel like yourself?
- Schedule those first. Make them recurring and protect them like appointments.
- Leave margin. Don’t fill every open minute—build in recovery time too.
Need Support? We’ve Got You.
Whether you’re rebuilding your rhythm after a hectic summer or navigating a new season of life, our team is here to help. From movement and nutrition to stress management and mindset work, our providers can help you create routines that feel aligned—not overwhelming.
Fall is around the corner. Let’s make it the season you finally come back to you.
