There’s something about Summer’s End. You know it’s coming but your mind holds on for a little bit more of it. The date tells you one thing but the weather tells you another. The sidewalks are busier, the first day signs pour into your feed and the “how was your summer?” small talk is in full swing. In one way it’s exciting to get into the “normal routine” but in another, it feels chaotic getting back in rhythm. For me, yesterday’s run around hit me like a bus. It felt like a dance routine I saw once but had to perform on stage; constantly behind the steps and looking around to see if someone would show me what came next. Needless to say, I felt overwhelmed and anxious. I had to take a minute to reflect on what I could do to keep some of my “Summer peace”. A few things stood out to me. In Summer I made more time for my family. I got outside for “me time” as much as I could. Most importantly, I tried not to over schedule my life. At times I failed but I certainly tried. When I say “yes” to too much, it stresses me out. Within five days of coming home from my Summer vacation I realized I was already doing it again - falling back into my typical cycle. I took 20 minutes this morning to reflect. I did some editing on the Fall I was teeing up for myself. I already feel like I’m catching up on the routine. I am more confident in my steps this morning. Sometimes it’s necessary to take the self reflection time when something on the inside tells you it’s all too much.