I recover from busy times (and everything else) during my daily morning walk by the Mississippi River. The big cottonwoods along the riverbank — together with the coyotes, eagles, chickadees, and woodpeckers — reliably bring me back to my senses, no matter how scattered I might have become.
— Courtney Helgoe, features editor
I find that taking the time to declutter and clean my home helps me move more easefully into my other healthy routines.
— Christy Rice, digital content specialist
I grab whichever book or magazine article I’ve neglected amid the busyness — and I tune out everything but the words in front of me until routine beckons.
— Mike Oakes, senior copy editor
I organize my spice cabinet!
— Anjula Razdan, senior director–digital
Travel is usually my biggest (and most welcome) routine disrupter. My reset ritual: unpacking/starting laundry right away, brushing my teeth, doing an intuitive workout, taking an everything shower, and rehydrating with electrolytes.
—Maggie Fazeli Fard, editorial director–fitness
After a particularly busy time, I always look forward to grocery shopping. Having a fridge full of healthy food makes me feel like I’m ready for whatever the coming week might bring.
— Kaelyn Riley, editorial director–food and nutrition
Proactively updating our digital family calendar with all the new activities and commitments makes a huge difference when our routines are transitioning. It helps all of us plan accordingly and avoid scrambling.
— Jamie Martin, editor in chief
Most weekdays I wake up early and exercise before work. But for the week following a busy time, I often let myself sleep in for an extra hour or two. I might get to my workout later in the day — or I might not. Either way, I know my body and mind are getting the extra rest they need.
— Molly Tynjala, senior editor/lead fact checker
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