About Progress AP 725: Why Perfect Habits Are a Myth: 5 Principles to Adapt Your Routines During a Seasonal Shift
Sep 29, 2025
Life's unpredictability means perfect routines are a myth. It’s all about adaptability, especially for busy parents. Juggling work, school drop-offs, and family activities requires flexibility in daily habits. Five guiding principles help navigate these shifts: acceptance of change, setting realistic expectations, recognizing your current season, prioritizing essential routines, and balancing self-improvement with grace. This refreshing perspective on routines encourages listeners to embrace adaptability over perfection.
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A Real Day Juggling Kids, Work, And Self-Care
- Monica narrates a full busy Wednesday balancing workouts, kids, work, preschool pickup, and dinner prep.
- She shows how one day required naps, interviews, food prep, and a family clean-up meltdown.
Mornings Drive Seasonal Routine Changes
- Monica realized mornings needed a complete redesign when her youngest started preschool and school times varied.
- She planned precise wake, workout, and drop-off blocks to protect her 8 a.m. work start.
Unplanned School Changes Upend Plans
- Monica describes unexpected shifts: a slow-walking teen, a jazz-band Monday requiring 7 a.m. arrival, and an earlier-waking toddler.
- These real changes forced earlier drop-offs and removed her ability to multitask morning tasks.
