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Every August I hear the same thing.

"I need to get back on track."

Maybe you've said it too.

Summer has a way of changing our routines.

We stay up later.

We travel.

We say yes to things we normally wouldn't.

And before we know it, August arrives and it feels like we should magically have everything figured out by Monday.

Can I encourage you with one thought?

Maybe nothing is wrong.

Maybe you don't need to start over.

Maybe you just need the right kind of reset.

As I was writing this month's blog, I realized most of us fall into one of three categories.

We need a Reboot because we simply need to get back to the routines that were already serving us.

We need an Update because life has changed, and our routines need to change with it.

Or we need a Restore because we're in a completely different season and it's time to rethink what really belongs.

Before you change everything, ask yourself:

• What was working before summer?
• What feels harder than it used to?
• Has my life changed, or have I just had a busy season?
• What's one small step I could take this week?

You don't have to figure out your whole fall today.

Just take the next right step.

👉 In this month's blog, I walk through each type of reset and how to know which one you need. I hope it encourages you.

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Speaking of Personalities...

As an Enneagram 9, I have to laugh at myself this time of year.

Part of me thinks, "Everything will settle down eventually."

The other part knows that if I don't choose my routines on purpose...life will choose them for me.

Maybe your personality is having a completely different conversation.

Type 1: You're already making lists and wondering why everyone else isn't moving faster.

Type 2: You're helping everyone else get ready for the new season. Just don't forget to check in on yourself.

Type 3: You've already set a few goals and you're ready to make this month count.

Type 4: You're hoping this season feels more meaningful, not just more productive.

Type 5: You're still gathering information because you'd like a better plan before making any changes.

Type 6: You've already thought through every possible scenario. You're just trying to be prepared.

Type 7: You're wondering why everyone wants summer to end. There's still plenty of fun to be had!

Type 8: You're ready. Just point you toward the goal.

Type 9: You're hoping life settles down on its own...while quietly putting off that decision you've been meaning to make.

That's what I love about the Enneagram.

It reminds us there isn't one "right" way to move into a new season.

There are different personalities, different strengths, and different starting points.

The goal isn't to become someone else.

It's to build rhythms that fit the way God uniquely wired you.

Have a wonderful week!

Terrie

P.S. If you've been feeling scattered, behind, or unsure where to begin, I think this month's blog will encourage you. It might help you realize you don't need to change everything. You may simply need the right kind of reset.

In the spirit of transparency, I use AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude to help research, organize ideas, and create first drafts. The stories, coaching frameworks, experiences, and insights are my own, and every email is personally reviewed and edited by me before it lands in your inbox.
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