Back to You: Reclaiming Your Rhythm After a Season of Chaos

Author

Peggy Gleason
July 18, 2025

Have you ever blinked and realized… you haven’t truly checked in with yourself in weeks?

Maybe you’ve been riding the wave of a busy season—summer travels, family visits, work stress, caregiving, or just the sheer pace of life pulling you in every direction but inward.

I get it. I’ve been there too.

And I want to tell you something important:
You haven’t failed. You’ve simply been surviving.
But now—right now—is a beautiful time to return… to you.

Because reclaiming your rhythm isn’t about starting over.
It’s about realigning with the part of you that already knows how to feel good, whole, and grounded.

Here’s a gentle way to begin:

✍️ A 2-Minute Self Check-In:

Ask yourself:

  • What have I been neglecting that I truly need?

  • Where do I feel scattered?

  • What’s one small action that would feel like coming home to myself?

Just notice. No judgment. Awareness is the first step back to clarity.

🌞 3 Tiny Shifts to Realign with Yourself:

1. Anchor your morning.
Before the world grabs your attention, take 3 deep breaths.
Say: “Today, I choose to be kind to myself.”
Let this be your starting line—not your phone, not your to-do list.

2. Eat one meal without multitasking.
Even just once a day. Sit. Taste. Breathe.
Let it be a practice of presence, not performance.

3. Celebrate a small win each night.
Instead of thinking about what you didn’t do, ask:
 “What did I honor today that brought me closer to peace?”

Reclaiming your rhythm doesn’t require an overhaul. It just asks that you show up—softly, consistently, lovingly.

You’re not behind. You’re returning.

And I’ll be here to walk beside you as you do.

With love,

 Dr. Peggy Certified Psychology of Eating Coach
 Helping professional women build confidence through food, without guilt or restriction.

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