Aligned & Anchored: How to Reset Before the Season Shifts
- Cicely Simon
- Aug 25
- 2 min read
Let’s tell the truth, August can feel like the calm before the storm. Summer’s winding down. Work is picking up. The holidays are lurking around the corner. And somehow you’re expected to keep it all together while still chasing peace?
Whew, the audacity. That’s why August is your invitation to pause, reset, and realign.
Why Alignment Matters Right Now
If the first half of the year felt chaotic, inconsistent, or draining, you’re not alone. But alignment isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being honest:
What’s working for me right now?
What’s draining me?
Where have I been out of alignment with who I really am?
This month, you don’t need more hustle; you need a gentle return to center.
Here’s How to Reset Before the Season Shifts
1. Do a Soul Check-In
Check in with your body, your boundaries, and your burnout. Ask yourself: What have I been tolerating that’s no longer serving me? Try this journal prompt: “If I could reset one area of my life this month, what would it be—and why?”
2. Rebuild Rhythms That Match Your Capacity
You don’t need to keep grinding just because it’s what you’ve always done. Set new rhythms that honor your peace:
A morning routine that feels soft, not forced
Scheduled breaks or tech boundaries
Saying “yes” only when your spirit says the same
Remember: You don’t have to earn rest.
3. Anchor Yourself in Truth, Not Pressure
When the pace picks up, the pressure creeps in. So before the “back-to-busy” season starts, get anchored in what’s real: Your identity is not based on productivity. Your peace is your responsibility. You are allowed to shift directions...again.
Final Word:
You deserve to enter this next season feeling anchored in purpose and aligned with peace. If you need support while resetting? I’ve got you.
👉🏾 Check out the Girl, You Got This workbook or schedule a session with Dear Family Counseling. Fall doesn’t have to mean “overwhelm.” Let’s build peace that lasts.
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