Summer's over and reality is calling. Packed lunches, early alarms, and calendars that look like Tetris games are back. Your brain knows you need structure, but your nervous system is still in vacation mode.

Here's the thing about transitions: they're naturally stressful because your body hasn't caught up to what your schedule demands. Fighting this only makes it worse.

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When your morning starts with chaos, breakfast becomes whatever you can grab while running out the door. Usually something that leaves you starving by 10am and reaching for emergency snacks.

Creamy Greek Yogurt Overnight Oats solve this problem. The Greek yogurt delivers protein that keeps you satisfied while chia seeds add staying power. The secret ingredient makes it extra creamy. Plus - it’s delicious (obviously).

Make five jars Sunday night, grab one each morning. It's breakfast insurance for crazy weeks.

Three ways to jazz it up:

Back-to-routine anxiety hits different when you've been in summer mode for months. Your nervous system needs transition time, not harsh wake-up calls.

Try this before touching your phone:

Why this works: When you start reactively - immediately checking emails, scrolling news, jumping into demands - your nervous system assumes you're in crisis mode all day. This tiny routine signals that you're in control.

Consistency beats perfection. Even 2 minutes tells your brain you're steering the ship.

September schedules can throw off your gym routine while you're figuring out the new rhythm. If you find yourself skipping workouts because life got complicated, work with it instead of fighting it. Micro-movements throughout the day actually boost energy more than one intense workout followed by 8 hours of sitting.

This week, experiment with:

The challenge: Move your body 3 different times during your busiest day. Notice the energy difference compared to sitting all day.

Movement doesn't always need spandex. It just needs to happen.

Remember: Transitions are hard for everyone. Your summer self and your fall self don't have to be enemies. Give yourself permission to ease in.

How are you handling the back-to-routine reality? Hit reply - I love hearing what's actually working (and what's not).