We are ten weeks into 2026, and I want to check in with you on something, because this is right around the time when routines that started strong in January start quietly slipping, and before you know it a habit you really valued has just kind of faded into the background, and you're standing there thinking okay, I really need to get that back.
I get it, and I also want to talk you out of doing what most of us do next, which is deciding that this is the week we bring absolutely everything back at once.
Here's what actually works instead.
1. Pick one routine to bring back first
Just one. Not five, not three. One. Think about which routine, when it's working, makes the biggest difference in your day and start there. For most people that's the morning routine, because when that's running smoothly it tends to set the tone for everything else. Commit to that one thing this week and let the rest wait.
2. Review it before you restart it
This is the step everyone skips and it's a big one. Before you jump back into the exact routine you had before, take a few minutes to actually look at it. Your life may have shifted since you last ran it consistently, you might have new commitments or a schedule that looks a little different now. A quick honest review saves you a lot of frustration down the road.
3. Anchor it to something you're already doing
The easiest way to ease back into a routine is to attach it to a habit you never stopped. If you already make coffee every morning without thinking about it, that's your anchor. Stack your routine right onto that existing habit and it becomes so much easier to actually follow through. And if there's nothing obvious to anchor it to, find a friend who's working on something similar and check in with each other, just someone who's in it with you.
4. Put it in your weekly plan
Saying you're going to do something is not a plan. Actually blocking time for it in your week is a plan. If your routine isn't showing up in your schedule it's just a wish, and wishes don't survive a busy Tuesday. Get it on the calendar and treat it like any other commitment.
It's not too late to get back on track
Add one routine back each week, give yourself some grace if it takes a couple of weeks to feel solid, and resist the urge to overhaul everything at once. You haven't fallen behind, you just need a gentle re-entry, and you've absolutely got this.
- Making Home Your Happy Place by Katy Wells
Is clutter stealing your peace and adding to your mental load?
My friend Katy Wells published her book Making Home Your Happy Place, and it's packed with her proven approach to decluttering that actually works for busy families without adding more overwhelm.
Katy lived through the chaos of a cluttered, stressful home before she figured out how to transform it into a space where she could actually relax with her family. In this book, she walks you through how to tackle clutter with confidence, understand the emotional roots keeping you stuck, and create systems that maintain your space without constant effort. This isn't about perfection or minimalist aesthetics. It's about freeing up your mental energy and time for what actually matters. - Paige Connell's FREE Guide: "Starting the Conversation That Matters."
Tired of the same arguments about laundry or dishes that never actually solve the real problem? Paige Connell's free guide "Starting the Conversation That Matters" helps you articulate the mental load you're carrying before you try to have that conversation with your partner.
I recently had Paige on the Work + Life Harmony podcast, and this conversation really stayed with me. She talks about the invisible work of motherhood, the constant remembering, anticipating, coordinating, and tracking of what everyone needs. What I love about her approach is that it isn't about blaming your partner. It's about understanding what's really happening and learning how to talk about it in a way that leads to real change.
This free guide helps you find the words to describe what you're experiencing and prepare for a conversation that creates actual change instead of endless frustration.
Notion Is Not a Business Project Management Tool
You've spent hours building out your Notion workspace for your business, and things are still falling through the cracks. Your team isn't using it consistently, and you can't get a clear picture of what's actually happening.
In this video, I'm breaking down why the problem isn't how you're using Notion but something most business owners never think to question about the tool itself. You'll learn what Notion was actually built to do, why things keep falling through the cracks even when your setup looks great, the four things your business needs from a project management tool to actually run smoothly, and how to set things up so nothing gets missed.
If you've been wondering why Notion isn't working for your business the way you hoped, this video explains everything.
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How do I stop using planning as a form of procrastination?
You keep replanning the same thing over and over, convincing yourself that if you just get the plan perfect, then you'll be ready to start.
This week's Weekly Buzz tackles what to do when planning has become your form of procrastination. I'm breaking down the underlying reasons why we use planning to avoid actually doing something, how to get honest with yourself about why you're avoiding the task, how to time box your planning so you don't spend endless hours tweaking, and why seeing plans as drafts instead of needing them perfect helps you actually get started.
If you've been caught in the cycle of planning and replanning without taking action, this video will help you break free.
Remember, this video is updated every Wednesday, so don’t miss it! Head to The Pink Bee app to watch now.
Friend, don’t forget—just 15 minutes of planning today can set the tone for your entire week. You’ve got the tools, you’ve got the tips, and now it’s time to take action. Let’s crush this week together!
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