Back To School Tips Through an Energy Lens
- Shawna
- Aug 27
- 3 min read
Updated: Sep 9
It’s here—that moment when summer comes to an end and the back-to-school buzz kicks in. Some of your kids may already be in class. For others, like my family, the first day is still a week away. Whether your household thrives with structure or resists the return of early mornings and packed schedules, this time of year brings a real shift in energy. And while to-do lists, meal plans, and calendars are helpful, they don’t tell the whole story. If your nervous system is frazzled, no amount of color-coding will create calm. If you missed it, you can find it here: https://www.awakeningresilience.com/post/20august2025
Align Before You Organize: Back-to-School Tips
Start with YOUR energy. Before you touch the to-do list, pause for a 30-second self-check:
Am I grounded? (If not, do a quick grounding practice like feet on the floor and a few slow exhales.)
Am I centered or scattered? (Try a Hook-Up to connect your central and governing meridians.)
What energy do I want to bring into this morning? Calm? Encouraging? Clear?
When you're regulated, the whole house feels it.
In the Morning
Set the tone, not just the clock:
Do the Zip-Up with your kids before school. It helps everyone feel more protected, self-assured, and emotionally clear.
Add energy hygiene to your routine. Just like brushing your teeth, normalize energy practices like thumping the K27s (tracing a figure-8, or doing a sound sweep (a gentle hum or tuning fork) before heading out the door.
Limit energetic input. Skip chaotic news, loud music, or screen scrolling first thing in the morning.
At Bedtime
Crown Pull before sleep releases mental tension and invites better rest.
Try a calming “tuck-in” ritual for your kids (or yourself): rub feet, gently trace a figure-8 over their body, or do a short grounding visualization.
Avoid multitasking during your own bedtime wind-down. Even 10 minutes of quiet, intentional stillness helps your energy system reset.
Carpool Lanes & Transitions
While sitting in traffic, try this: drop your awareness into your feet, take a slow breath, and exhale with a gentle hum. That’s a nervous system reset.
Turn red lights into resetting Triple Warmer by placing one hand on the side of your head and the other hand at the base of your throat.
Meal Planning
Prep energetically supportive snacks. Think protein, natural color, and foods that ground—like apples with nut butter, warm soups, or roasted root veggies.
Cook with intention. Infuse meals with grounding or calming energy by being present while prepping. Even stirring with a calm breath can shift a meal’s energy.
Minimize mealtime multitasking. The more you can sit and eat in peace, the more your system can properly digest—physically and energetically.
Calendars & To-Do Lists
Align before you organize:
Instead of starting with what “needs to happen,” start with how you want to feel this week.
Use energy check-ins to guide your time blocks: Where am I most drained? Where can I recover energy?
Create buffer time between activities. Constant overlap = frazzled field. A 10-20 min buffer where you sit quietly or hold your Neurovasculars helps your energy field recalibrate.
Visual Anchors & Gentle Reminders
Post sticky notes in your kitchen, bathroom mirror, or planner with prompts like:
“Breathe first.”
“Is this mine to carry?”
Reminders of different energy exercises to do (think crown pull, pretzel pose, etc.)
Let them anchor you back to presence and purpose when the day gets hectic.
Mini Practice: Crown Pull
Purpose: To relieve mental congestion, release tension, and restore energetic flow through the head and spine. Perfect for busy seasons when moms and kids alike feel overloaded. It quiets racing thoughts and promotes clearer thinking.
How To:
Place your fingers back to back at the center of your forehead.
Apply gentle pressure as you slowly pull your fingers apart toward your temples. Breathe deeply.
Move to the top of your head. Press in at the center and pull your fingers apart.
Continue this motion, working down the back of your skull and along your scalp—pressing and pulling outward—until you reach the base of your neck.
Finish by placing your hands on your shoulders and sweeping down your arms with a shake off at the fingertips.
When To Do It: Anytime you feel foggy, overwhelmed, overstimulated—or when your kids are bouncing off the walls or struggling to concentrate. It takes just a minute or two and can make a big difference. (Especially helpful before homework!)
This Week's Journal Prompt
What rhythm or reset will support me most this fall?
Affirmation of the Week
I honor my energy as much as my schedule. What matters most gets my attention.
Final Download Reminder
Don’t lose out on this month’s download! 🎧 Energetic Reset Ritual Guided Meditation [Download here]
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