The last month for Kate and me? Total chaos.
It felt like every week, something new came out of left field—unexpected stuff that flipped our routine upside down and made us feel like we were just hanging on for dear life.
Forget goals. Forget structure. We were in pure survival mode.
And if you’ve ever had one of those seasons—you know exactly what I’m talking about.
But here’s something I’ve learned over time…
Even when life gets messy—and your routines, goals, and plans get thrown off—it doesn’t mean you have to sprint full speed in the wrong direction.
During those chaotic weeks, I couldn’t keep up with my ideal workout schedule. I wasn’t meal prepping like I normally do. But I didn’t stop altogether either.
I trained a few times a week—just enough to stay grounded.
I didn’t nail every meal—but I didn’t let the wheels completely fall off.
And when it came to things like date nights with Kate, we kept that time sacred. Even when we had every excuse not to. One night, we were dealing with a mess of things right up until our reservation. But we still made it out. Only for an hour, sure—but we didn’t skip it.
Because here’s what I’ve learned:
Chaos is coming for all of us.
It’s not a matter of if—it’s a matter of when.
So when that happens, here are two things I want you to remember:
1. Give yourself some grace.
You won’t be perfect. You won’t be as consistent. And that’s okay. Your life is a little upside down right now. Don’t pile guilt on top of it. Accept that your routine may not look the same for a little while—and that’s part of the deal.
2. Don’t let grace turn into entitlement.
It’s a fine line. Giving yourself grace doesn’t mean throwing everything out the window and going off the rails. The “screw it” mentality is what really sets people back—not the chaos itself. Do something. Even if it’s smaller. Even if it’s less frequent. Just don’t stop showing up for yourself completely.
So if you’re in the thick of a tough season right now—first off, I see you.
But second—this is your reminder that your routine doesn’t need to be perfect. It just needs to hold.
A few workouts. A few mindful meals. An hour out with someone you care about.
That’s enough to keep you moving forward, even when life is pushing back.
You’ve got this.
—Steve