How to Reset and Find Your Rhythm After Back-to-School Chaos

Summer feels like a blur, doesn’t it? Between camp drop-offs, endless snack prep, trying to squeeze in work during nap time, or just surviving the juggle of kids at home all day- it’s no wonder your to-do list looks like it hasn’t been touched in months. Now the kids are back in school, and while part of you is relieved, another part feels completely overwhelmed. Where do you even start?

This is for you- the moms and dads who carry the mental load. Whether you’re running a business, working outside the home, or staying home full time, this season is your chance to breathe, reset, and start fresh.

• Do a Brain Dump: Get every single thing swirling in your head onto paper. No organizing yet-just release it all. This instantly quiets the noise in your brain.

• Choose Your Big Three: From that list, circle three things that matter most this week. Not thirty. Not even ten. Just three. Accomplishing those will create momentum.

• Time Block “You Time” First: Whether it’s a walk, coffee alone, or even sitting in silence, block out 20–30 minutes daily just for you. Resetting yourself makes everything else more manageable.

• Ease Into Structure: Instead of trying to overhaul your entire routine, start small. Set a morning ritual, a weekly planning session, or a daily work block. Consistency matters more than perfection.

• Give Yourself Permission to Start Fresh: Let go of the guilt over what didn’t get done this summer. You were in survival mode, and that’s okay. Today is a new start- you don’t need to “catch up” on everything, just move forward.

  
  

Remember, this season isn’t about doing it all- it’s about doing what matters, one step at a time. If you’re feeling the overwhelm of “where do I even begin,” know you’re not alone. We’re all learning how to reset after a long summer of chaos.

Want support beyond the reset?

If you’re a photographer trying to balance business and family life, I know how hard it can feel to find your rhythm again after a busy season- or after months of putting everything on the backburner. That’s exactly why I offer 1:1 coaching for photographers. Together, we’ll simplify your to-do list, create systems that actually fit your real life, and help you move forward with clarity (instead of overwhelm).

You don’t have to do this alone. [Click here to learn more about coaching with me].