How to Get Back on Track After a Busy Season

We all go through seasons where life gets… well, busy.
Schedules fill up, routines fall apart, and before you know it, your workouts, healthy habits, or self-care practices have taken a back seat.

Maybe it was a busy summer with the kids home, a hectic work stretch, the holiday season, or just life doing its thing (because it always does). Whatever the reason—if you’ve fallen off track, take a breath. You’re not behind. You’re just human.

Here’s how I reset when life throws my rhythm off and how you can, too.

💕 Step 1: Start with Grace, Not Guilt

First things first—ditch the guilt. You don’t owe yourself an apology for being busy or tired or inconsistent.

Life moves in seasons, and each one demands something different from us. Some seasons are for growth and structure, others are for slowing down and just getting through.

Before you jump into planning, pause and acknowledge that you made it through. That alone deserves credit.

🧘‍♀️ Step 2: Reconnect with Your “Why”

Before you try to do everything again, take a moment to remember why you started in the first place.

Why do you move your body?
Why do you prioritize wellness?
Why do you want to feel stronger or more balanced?

For me, my “why” is feeling calm, confident, and capable—physically and mentally—so I can show up better for myself and my family.

When you anchor back into your why, it becomes easier to rebuild your habits from a place of purpose, not pressure.

🗓 Step 3: Choose One Thing to Focus On

One of the biggest mistakes people make when getting back on track? Trying to overhaul everything at once.

Instead, start small. Pick one area to focus on this week:

• Getting in three short Pilates sessions

• Drinking more water

• Going on a daily walk

• Stretching before bed

Once that one thing feels consistent again, then layer in the next habit. Progress builds faster when it’s realistic.

⚡ Step 4: Make It Simple & Accessible

If you’ve been out of routine, don’t make your comeback complicated. Keep it short, simple, and doable.

That might mean:

• Rolling out your mat for 10 minutes instead of 30

• Doing your workout in pajamas instead of waiting for the “perfect” time

• Prepping easy meals that don’t require a full grocery haul

Movement doesn’t have to look like perfection to make an impact—it just has to happen.

🧠 Step 5: Remember That Motivation Follows Action

Waiting for motivation to come back before you start? You’ll be waiting a while.

Motivation doesn’t come first—it’s a result of showing up. Once you take that first small step (even if it’s imperfect), you’ll feel the spark again.

Every time you show up, you prove to yourself that you can. That’s what builds momentum.

🌷 Final Thoughts: You’re Not Starting Over

Getting back on track isn’t about “starting over.” It’s about continuing the journey—just from a different point in the path.

You’ve done this before, and you can do it again.
Start small. Be consistent. Give yourself grace.

You don’t need a perfect routine—you just need the courage to begin again.