Rachel J Mitchell

Summer has a way of throwing every routine you had out the window 🤷🏼‍♀️... that’s not a you problem, that’s just summer with kids.
Pool days, late nights, summer ball,no school schedule to anchor to… it’s a lot in a beautifully blessed kind of way.
And staying on track this season doesn’t take a total overhaul. It just takes a few simple things done consistently. Swipe through and let’s chat it out 👉🏻

Vacations. 🇮🇹 Late nights. Zero school rhythm. Your normal habits don’t have anywhere to land right now, and that’s okay — that’s just the season you’re in.

(Can I gently whisper here "ENJOY these precious moments!" )

You don’t need your whole routine back to feel steady. Just pick one or two non-negotiables, like real food before treats or a walk after dinner, or Word 📖 before world 📱 and let those be your anchor.

Summer eating looks different, I get it.
A few bites of the kids’ chicken nuggets, a snack at the pool, skipping lunch because the day got away from you… and then your blood sugar is all over the place by 4pm.
You don’t need a perfect summer menu. You just need to anchor your day with real meals — protein, fiber, healthy fat — even when life is chaotic.

Think chicken, potatoes, salad, avocado and THEN enjoy your treat!

One missed workout. One treat at the pool. And suddenly it’s “I’ll just start over Monday.”
Sound familiar, mama? You are not alone in this, and I promise one off choice does not erase your progress. Focus gets you further than guilt ever will. Get back up and keep going — that’s the whole secret.

Here’s what I see a lot of moms doing — white-knuckling their way through workouts and meal plans with zero peace behind it.
And that’s exhausting, and now how God wants you to spend your Summer! Simply put, discipline without God underneath it will burn you out every time.
☀️ This summer, instead of trying harder, try inviting Him into it. Ask Him to guide your steps and strengthen your body. That shift changes everything.

Here’s the truth, mama: summer doesn’t need a full overhaul. It just needs a little simplicity. You don’t have to earn rest, fix every habit overnight, or get it perfect to make progress. Comment “

Let me de-influence you today, sweet sister.

Because we all need a friendly reminder that you don't have to be perfect to be GROWING into who God created you to be. (Phil 1:6)

Drop a 🖤 in the comments if your messy middle is where the growth is happening today!

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