An Intentional Summer Reset, just for moms

Jun 8

First Published on the Well-Rooted Motherhood Substack, June 2023; revised 2024 for blog

You ever get to June and think, Wait… how did we already get halfway through the year—and why am I still so tired? If your soul’s been whispering “slow down” but life keeps yelling “go,” this summer reset is for you. Let’s clear the noise, shake off the overwhelm, and come back home to ourselves—one gentle rhythm at a time.

Let’s Take a Pause

June is a perfect time to stop and take a breath—to reflect on how this year has unfolded and how you actually want the rest of it to feel.

I’m coming off an incredibly intense 18 months, and this summer, I’ve decided that it’s time for deep healing and renewal.

If you’re feeling mentally cluttered, physically drained, or spiritually off-balance—you are not alone.

Tired of the Extremism

Somewhere along the way, everything became too much.

Social media.

Wellness culture.

Motherhood advice.

Even the simplest topics have turned into loud, never-ending debates.

Of course, there are inspiring voices online—ones that have truly added value to my life. But if I’m being honest? Most of it just feels...

D R A I N I N G.

Everyone is shouting, pushing their agenda harder, trying to be the most extreme version of their views. From motherhood to health to spirituality—it’s just too much noise.

And for what?

I started asking myself:

→ Is all this online chatter actually changing anything?

→ Or is it just leading to more mental angst and burnout?

→ Wouldn’t my time be better spent focusing on what I can change—right here, in my home and family?

Getting Clear on Our Desires

This summer, I choose simplicity.

I choose intentionality over aesthetics.

I choose depth over digital distractions.

When you take a real break from the noise, something magical happens.

✧ You find peace.

✧ You remember what truly matters.

✧ You rediscover your own intuitive guidance.

So, I’m stepping away from the digital chaos and leaning into what feels nourishing, grounding, and real.

🌿 If you’ve been craving the same reset, join me.

Take what resonates, leave the rest, and let’s rebuild our energy, mindset, and well-being—without the noise.

RESET & RECOVERY

June will be a month filled with resetting health - body, mind, and spirit.

Declutter your physical space — A clean-out of the physical living space, to decluttering, does help the mind so much.

Reevaluate your pantry — Cut out the processed junk that’s making you feel sluggish.

Limit social media — Even a small detox can work wonders for your stress levels. A good perspective for me was how much time I was spending scrolling, saying that I just needed a “zone out” here and there or at the end of the day, and how much time was being wasted when I could have been diving into deeper self-care rituals. *Things that would lift me up and give my brain a true recovery*

Prioritize deep self-care — Swap mindless scrolling for rituals that actually restore you.

Now to the journaling. If you have been following my newsletter and have the digital downloads, you know I love some good journal prompts.

JUNE JOURNAL PROMPTS

We are now at the 6-month mark and it is the perfect time to do some deep reflection on what has been working and what hasn’t, and how we want to finish out the rest of this year.

write it out

REFLECT

What has been working for you over the last 6 months?
What has not been working?
How have you been feeling?
What is keeping you up at night?
Have you been self-sabotaging - think of goals you might have set for yourself back in January, have you been sticking to these, have they been lost from your mind, are you sabotaging your efforts?

RESET

What can you change?
What habits are not aligning you to be your highest - and truest self?
What do you need to do, to give yourself that full reset - to come back into your body, mind, and soul?
Make a list of all of the things that bring you peace and make you feel LIGHTER

↟ This is the list you will use to create your retreat - my list is shared below to help give you some inspo if needed

RECREATE

List all of the things - Your dreams and goals that you wish to manifest/elevate in your life
What do you want to accomplish? List everything out, then pick your top 3 - these will be used for the retreat, focusing on ONE particular goal
How would you feel if you were living the life you desired?
What would your health and wellness be like
What would your family life be like
What would your career/finances be like
What is your ideal daily routine/rhythm? Create an ideal morning and evening routine
How would you go about your day, if you were already living your *most* desired life?

Make it Visual

If you like to have something to look at to reflect on, cut out magazine photos of your goals, and add them to your journal or create a board on Pinterest. You can also create a digital collage and save it as your wallpaper on your phone. Whatever works for you to keep you focused on your goals and truest desires.

CREATE YOUR SUMMER RETREAT

Using the answers to your journal prompts above, you can start to create your very own Summer retreat. Focusing on what will bring you the most peace each day, and starting to create the daily rhythms that will set you up for the successes you desire.

You might start to do some of this and see that it is not as aligned as you thought it might be. Remember to adjust as needed. This is not some rigid routine or schedule you are making. It is something that is supposed to flow and help you elevate, not feel stressed or confined in any way.

A big part of my retreat is nourishing my body properly. After working full time, with a long commute each day, the neglect to my self-care and nutrition needs the most attention. Not taking care of myself in the ways I needed bled over into my family, as they were just getting the most burnt out, angry, and exhausted mom and wife.

When we take care of ourselves, it benefits the entire family. It is not selfish. When we feel our best, then the people we love get to experience the best of us, and that makes for a more peaceful household.

Remember as the mother, wife, and homemaker, we get to influence and support the energy of our home.

Below, I am sharing my list of things that bring me to a calmer state of mind and lighter within my body. Some of these might be helpful to you, but I highly recommend making a list (and a visual) of activities that are most in alignment with YOU.

Note: List the things that are mostly SOLO activities. This is time that is just for Y O U. Spending time with your husband and kids can be uplifting too, but this is about just being more connected to yourself.

✧ Morning sunlight and walks

✧ Lemon water and green juices

✧ Journaling and brain dumps

✧ Gentle skincare routine

✧ Reading - actual reading, not short posts or captions -

✧ Light, uplifting music (*current fav is the Queen Charlotte soundtrack*)

✧ Healthy and nourishing meals and sweet treats

✧ Fresh air in the moonlight

✧ Prayer

✧ Diffusing essential oils and burning sage

✧ Candlelight

✧ Movement (light, low impact, energy-moving movements - pilates, barre, yoga)

✧ Salt baths and body scrubs

✧ Mood board collages

✧ Barefoot nature walks

✧ Minimal screen time (very limited social media and only uplifting )

RESET & RECOVERY GREEN JUICE Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 celery stalk
1/2 cucumber
1 orange, peeled
1.5 cups pineapple, roughly chopped
2 cup spinach
½ lemon
1 cup water or coconut water, or a combination of both
Optional: ½ teaspoon chia seeds

DIRECTIONS
Blender Method:
Peel the orange and lemon. Cut them into suitable pieces to handle easily.
Use a hand juicer to juice the orange and lemon, ensuring to capture all the juice. Alternatively, you can substitute with 1/3 cup of pre-prepared orange juice if not juicing fresh.
Set the citrus juice aside.
Place the cucumber, celery, pineapple, and spinach in a high-speed blender.
Add the freshly juiced orange and lemon (or the 1/3 cup of orange juice) to the blender.
Pour in 1 cup of water or coconut water.
Blend on high speed until everything is thoroughly combined and smooth.
If you prefer a smoother consistency, pour the mixture through a mesh strainer to remove excess pulp and fibers. Use a spoon to help press through the liquid.
Juicer Method:
If using a juicer, simply place the whole peeled orange and lemon directly into the juicer and collect the juice.

🌿 Ready to Take Your Summer Reset Even Deeper?

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→ Let go of the noise and tune back into your intuition

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