Summer Has Unravelled Our Routine!! Here’s How We’re Gently Stitching It Back Together

Breathing Through a Heatwave

So, here I am — sitting down to write this blog post, sweating, drinking iced coffee, and feeling not at all in work mode. It’s HOT in Ireland right now, which is such a rare thing I almost didn’t want to talk about it as it will be irrelevant in a week haha… but also, how could I not? 🥵

This weather might not be relatable for 51 weeks of the year, but right now it’s taking over….and honestly….so is life.

I’ve not had any regular in-person classes running lately (though I do have one lovely live class coming up on July 23rd, which you can book here). I’ve been deep in planning mode for my upcoming course (launching in September), but that’s still a little while off. And I do my best work when the deadline is much closer 😂

My mum’s been visiting. There have been kids’ birthday parties, I went for a beautiful massage, dinner with friends, a really fun Coheed and Cambria gig, we’ve been dog sitting…. Sooo much going on this week! And truthfully, it’s been lovely. But also, there goes the routine! 😂

I even had a little ranty moment other day when I was suppose to have someone come round to trim my bush (stop laughing), and they said they’d be here suuuuuper early but didn’t turn up until hours after and I was thrown off my morning routine yet again 🙈

My practices, the ones that help me feel grounded and regulated , have slipped. And I’ve noticed it. I haven’t been super stressed, and that’s probably why they’ve slipped 😂 It is much easier to practice when you know you really really need those practices because you’re being a right grumpy B 😂 But as I am always, always saying…. we can not wait until those tough moments to practice. Consistency is important so we don’t let stress build and build (for us and our kids).

I even asked on Instagram what I should write about and barely got a response, which makes complete sense. No one wants “something else to do” when they’re melting into their sofa, or burning up in the garden 😂 Let’s not forget the sunscreen folks! 😂

But the truth is: I miss my practices. And I’m ready to gently bring them back in.

Not because September is looming. Not because I need to “get it right.” But because it helps. Because it makes the long, hot, overstimulating days feel softer and more manageable.

So here’s what I’m doing this week, not perfectly, not rigidly, just with intention.

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🌞 What “getting back on track” looks like right now:

1. Reclaiming my mornings
Not dramatically. Just waking at my usual time, doing some tapping to check in with myself. Nothing fancy, literally just five minutes to arrive in my body before the day begins.

2. Letting the kids do their thing in the mornings
They’re doing Lego, watching cartoons, playing with the dog and the cats, I’m not interrupting that flow. But late morning, I’m inviting in some simple mindfulness together: a breath practice, a yoga game, maybe just sitting and noticing sounds in the garden.

3. Being more present in the evenings
Yes, we’re together all day, but I want us to have intentional time before bed. So we’re bringing back bedtime story time, a little breathing together (sometimes from my free breathwork guide), and slowing down before the lights go out.

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💛 A few things that are helping:

• My free guide with 5 Must-Know Breathing Practices for Kids — super simple, playful, and works even when it’s too hot to do much else. This is delivered with short video lessons over 3 days to help you implement the practices easily into your routines.
• My Slow Summer Moments pack, which is full of calming practices you can sprinkle in during the day. You’ll get my Gratitude Pack as a bonus when you grab it today! I’ll be using it myself this week to ease us back into rhythm.
• Remembering that this is a transition too. Just like back-to-school. Just like starting a new routine. These small shifts now are what will make the next season feel so much easier.

Big Changes

We’ve got some big changes coming up — my little one is starting at a new school, and my eldest is beginning home education. Which is exciting. And huge. And it can be a bit overwhelming.

So we’re not waiting for September. We’re starting now, with some softness, with breath, and with lots of water and rest along the way 😉

If you’re feeling the same way, out of rhythm, stretched, a little frayed at the edges, you’re not alone. And you’re not failing in any way. You’re just in the middle of it. Cue Jimmy Eat World – The Middle 🎵

And the breath is always a great anchor to help you come back.

Just want to finish up by again mentioning the Live Family Yoga Session coming up – Breathe with Me. All the details are here: https://familyyoga.kit.com/products/onlinefamilyyoga

Have a beautiful day! Stay hydrated! 😉