4 Ways to Reset and Simplify Summer

Simplify Summer with Help from Lifestyle Management Co.TM

Summer used to feel like freedom—until you had to manage it for everyone else. When routines disappear, so does your breathing room. Days get longer, but your capacity doesn’t. You’re juggling everything—while trying to stay present for the moments that matter.

But it doesn’t have to be this way. With the right systems, summer can actually feel calm and joyful again.

Here are a few favorite tips from lifestyle expert Liz Williamson, owner of Lifestyle Management Co.™, to help you reset, simplify, and reclaim some space to breathe—and enjoy the season you’re in.

1. Reset Your Routines

   Give your summer days a little structure by anchoring them with simple rituals—like a quiet morning walk, an afternoon reset, or a quick evening tidy-up. These small habits bring rhythm to your days without making your schedule feel rigid.

2. Reset the Screens

   Setting screen time boundaries doesn’t have to mean constant battles. Prep some screen-free boredom busters in advance to keep kids engaged. Try creating a “bored basket” filled with easy, go-to activities like:

   • DIY friendship bracelet kits

   • Summer-themed coloring pages

   • Sticker books or origami paper

   • Need inspiration? This site is packed with fun, low-prep craft ideas.

3. Reset Your Home
   Skip the deep clean and focus on small, daily resets in your high-traffic areas—like the kitchen, entryway, or mudroom. Just a few minutes of tidying at the start or end of each day can go a long way toward keeping your home feeling calm and manageable.

   • Try a quick “2-Minute Basket Sweep” to simplify the process: set a timer and do a fast pick-up using a slim rolling cart or catch-all basket. Use the top shelf for daily essentials (like keys, wallets, or sunglasses), the middle for outgoing items (returns, lunchboxes, library books), and the bottom for shoes or sports gear. Once sorted, roll or carry it to its home base, reset, and you’re done in under five minutes.

   • Helpful Tool: 3-Tier Rolling Cart – a sleek, space-saving option perfect for quick daily resets.

4. Reset Your Energy

   Make space for what matters by lightening your mental load. Batch your errands, simplify your weekly grocery list, or set aside 10 minutes each day to tackle returns or prep for guests. Little changes can free up energy for the things you want to do this summer.

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