Let’s talk about routines, because after the holiday chaos, most of us are crawling into January wondering how to get our lives back on track without losing our minds.

If your house has been living in that weird limbo where no one knows what day it is, the fridge is full of half-open leftovers, and bedtime has turned into midnight snacks and meltdowns… you’re not alone.

We don’t need Pinterest-perfect schedules.
We need sustainable rhythms that work in real life.

Here’s how I’m approaching it this year:

1. Start with your energy, not your calendar.

Forget what looks good on paper.
Ask: When do I feel most tired? When do I need support the most?​
Build around your actual energy flow, not some fantasy version of you who gets up at 5 AM for green juice and yoga every day.

2. Anchor your day with one non-negotiable.

Pick one thing that grounds you.
A 10-minute morning stretch. A slow tea after drop-off. Reading with your kids before bed.
Start small. Stack from there. Your routine doesn’t need to be long to be powerful.

3. Add flexibility where it matters most.

That 6:00 PM dinner might turn into 7:15 after a chaotic commute.
That self-care window might shift based on who’s sick, what deadline popped up, or how loud the house is.
Flexibility isn’t failure, it’s how we stay in the game without burning out.

Your routine should serve you, not the other way around.
And if something isn’t working? You have permission to change it. Even in January. Especially in January.

Because honestly, the best routine is one you can actually stick to without feeling resentful or exhausted.

You’ve got this. One real-life shift at a time.

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​Need help finding your anchor routine? Hit reply and let’s talk it through.