Why summer is the best time to build routines that stick!
As a former teacher, I know how easy it is to fall into survival mode during the school year. You’re up early, running on caffeine, barely sitting for lunch, and by 3 PM you’re running on fumes (and maybe a leftover granola bar from your desk drawer from who knows when).
That’s why I’ve learned this truth the hard way:
If you wait until August to get back into a wellness routine… it probably won’t stick.
But if you start small now, while your schedule is (even slightly) more flexible — those habits can carry you through the chaos of back-to-school.
So if you’re a teacher (or teacher-adjacent) trying to take better care of yourself this year, let’s talk about how to set yourself up for success — starting in July.
Hydration Is the Easiest First Win
Before you overhaul your entire routine, let’s start with the easiest fix:
Drink more water.
Not in a “you must drink 128 oz a day or else” kind of way — but in a
gentle nudge kind of way.
Start the day with 10-20 oz of water before your first coffee.
Throw in a dose of electrolytes (I use Hydrated from MAKE Wellness) and boom - you’re already ahead of where you were yesterday.
You can also grab a 15% discount on an Owala bottle! Check them out HERE and use my code TECHANDTEACHABILITY for your discount!
📱 Bonus: I use Waterllama to track hydration and keep it kind of fun. |
| My Owala signed by characters at Disney!! |
Move a Little. Don’t Overthink It.
July is a great time to build a movement habit without needing a fancy gym or a strict routine. Try:
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Morning walks before it gets too hot
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5-minute YouTube stretch videos
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A standing or walking pad during work-from-home tasks (I walk on my pad while folding clothes and listening to a podcast or catching up on a fave show; multitasking at it's finest!) Here's a link (Amazon affiliate) for the exact one I have!
You’re not training for a marathon — you’re just reminding your body that movement is safe and energizing.
Create a Simple Weekly Planning System
The best back-to-school routines aren’t rigid. They’re flexible frameworks you can fall back on when everything else gets hectic.
Use July to:
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Try a weekly planning template (I use a Canva weekly planner; grab it free HERE!)
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Plug in meals, workouts, top 3 priorities, and 1 mindset reminder
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Get used to checking in with it every Sunday (even if you’re just writing “eat leftovers” or “sit down for 5 minutes”)
This is about building a routine that works with your brain, not against it.
Start Your Peptide Routine Before You Need It
MAKE Wellness peptides have been a game changer for me — and summer is the perfect time to test them out before school starts. I take:
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Lean: for bloat, metabolism, and sugar cravings
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Fit and Hydrated: for muscle recovery and electrolyte support
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Focused: for mental clarity when I’m writing or in Zooms
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Calm: before bed, especially on screen-heavy days
Starting in July means I’ve already figured out what works for me - and I’m not troubleshooting while also printing syllabi and answering 47 emails.
💛 Want to try them? Here’s my link to save:https://makewellness.com/256441/
Build the Habit Now, So It’s Just “What You Do” in August
July gives you time to experiment, reflect, and adjust without the pressure of a full teaching schedule.
Start with one habit. Stack another. And by the time your classroom keys are back in your hand, your reset routine won’t feel like one more thing - it’ll feel like normal.
You don’t need to be perfect.
You just need to start.
✅ Want to reset with me?
Grab my free Sunday Reset Kit, join the upcoming Teacher Reset Challenge (more info in the newsletter!), or just follow along on Instagram for tips, check-ins, and realistic teacher wellness tools.
Because you deserve to feel good in your body before the school bell rings. 💛
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