A Wedding, a Reset, and 3 Habits for September
I just returned from two magical weeks in Maine, my favorite place, where we celebrated the most special wedding of all - -
my daughter’s, held at her childhood summer camp.
The days were filled with family, friends, and unforgettable moments.
What surprised me most was how much joy I found in the pre-wedding “DIY” projects … the very things that had worried me the most beforehand.
I’d pictured stress, endless to-dos, and projects going sideways.
Instead, painting signs, labeling rocks, folding napkins with fern fronds (from two ferns that traveled from my porch to Maine and back again!), and making more floral arrangements than I can count turned out to be sooo fun and even grounding.
One of the highlights? My 65-year-old bachelor cousin carefully tucking fern fronds into place settings - it was proof that everyone can get into the spirit when you’re working side by side.
As wonderful as it was to soak up every moment, it’s also nice to be back home, shifting into what fall will look like.
For me, that means resetting after two weeks of late nights, too much ice cream, and maybe more wine than I’d normally have (though I’m convinced all the laughter canceled that out!).
Life has seasons, and our habits should too.
Just like weddings, vacations, and summers at camp, there’s a time to let go and a time to reset.
And lucky for all of us, September is such a natural reset point.
Kids head back to school, routines shift, and even for those of us not in classrooms anymore, that same “fresh start” energy is in the air.
Research calls this the fresh-start effect: the idea that certain times of year, like September, help us recommit to our goals with more energy and focus.
So, as I ease back into daily life, I’m focusing on three things:
1. Reclaiming My Morning Routine
My mornings set the tone for my entire day.
A few non-negotiables for me:
Make the bed
Splash cold water on my face (plus a mirror high-five!)
Drink a glass of water with lemon and a pinch of salt
Walk with my husband, dog, and coffee in the morning sunshine
Make a protein and fiber rich breakfast
That’s my rhythm, but yours may look different.
Whether you have an hour or just five minutes, a morning routine - however simple - gives you a sense of accomplishment before the day even begins.
2. Eating More Fiber
Fiber does so much good; it supports digestion, balances blood sugar, lowers cholesterol, and even feeds your gut microbiome.
If fiber sometimes leaves you uncomfortable, start slow and build gradually.
Some of my go-to fiber-rich foods:
Beans and lentils
Berries (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries)
Apples and pears and kiwis (with the skin!)
Quinoa
Chia seeds and flaxseeds
Leafy greens (arugula my fave), broccoli, and Brussels sprouts
3. Drinking Less Alcohol
For me, that looks like keeping it to 3–4 servings per week, in social settings.
Not zero, but intentional.
So, my September Reset in a nutshell:
🌅 Morning routine = start grounded
🥦 More fiber = healthier digestion, cholesterol, and energy
🍷 Less alcohol = clearer, lighter, more intentional
Now I’d love to invite you to:
Pick just one habit you’d love to reset this month.
Write it down, keep it somewhere you’ll see it daily, and notice how even a small shift can ripple into everything else.
So tell me—what’s on your September reset list?