The Balance Between Routine & Rest

August, 2026

Issue 69

Pause & Reset

Occupational Therapy to redefine & redesign your life-balance, habits & routines, slow down, reset, and feel more grounded in everyday life.

Happy National Wellness Month!

Warm greetings to you and welcome August 😊

How are you? I hope your summer has been relaxing and easeful, with a touch of spontaneity and adventure mixed in to make it interesting and memorable!

I’m heading out on a camping trip later today, after lots of planning, packing, prepping & cooking. What I’m most excited about is having no agenda and no to-do list while I’m away. All structure goes out the window, the usual mundane tasks will wait until I return.

August can be a really nice way to pause and savor the lingering summer season. August also acts as a bridge between the freedom of summer days and the structured rhythms of autumn. For many, the back-to-school season brings a return to schedules, routines, and responsibilities.

Photos taken in Rockport, MA

As an occupational therapist trained in Lifestyle Redesign, I often help people examine the habits & routines that shape their days. Together, we create routines that are both supportive and sustainable, whether it's building healthy habits, managing stress, improving sleep, creating more balance, or another area that’s meaningful to you.

Thoughtfully designed routines can actually create more freedom. They help conserve our energy, reduce decision fatigue, and make space for the things that matter most. At the same time, healthy routines aren't meant to be rigid. They should be flexible enough to allow for rest, play, spontaneity, (and the occasional camping trip with no plans at all!).

As summer begins to shift, consider how you want to move into the next season.

What routines support your health and well-being?
Where could you build in a little more breathing room?
How can you create a lifestyle that includes both purposeful structure and intentional rest?

With you on your wellness journey 💚

With gratitude, Steph

P.S. I am now accepting Medicare and Blue Cross/Blue Shield! If you are a recipient of either and would like to hear more about how Lifestyle Redesign OT can benefit you, give me a shout!

☀️ COMING UP in August @ The Yoga Nook ☀️

Yoga Flow & Flowers — Sunday, August 9th, 9:30-11 (Register below)
I hope to get in a couple more Pop-Up classes too!

Yoga Flow & Flowers 💐

Slow down, move mindfully, and create something beautiful.

Yoga Flow & Flowers is a 90-minute small-group workshop that blends mindful movement with hands-on creativity.

We’ll begin with a 50-minute gentle yoga flow to help you unwind and reconnect with your body. We’ll then flow into crafting your own bouquet to take home and brighten your space!

All yoga and floral materials included. Flowers are from Pistil Productions Flower Farm in Morrisville, VT.

Date: Sunday, August 9th

Time: 9:30-11:00 am

Location: 49 Brigham St., Morrisville VT

Pricing: $35

Space is limited to 4 participants. Preregistration is required. Thank you!

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Occupational Therapy to redefine & redesign your life-balance, add healthy habits & routines, feel more fulfilled, less stressed, and more productive.