Back-to-School, Back-to-You
The first week of school is officially behind us—you made it through the early mornings, lunch packing, and after-school chaos without pulling your hair out (well, mostly).
Last week, we talked about three simple ways to make this season about getting back to YOU:
Wake up and move – Start the day with a 10-minute walk or a quick bodyweight workout.
Prep your breakfast – Overnight oats prepped the night before = grab-and-go magic.
Hydrate & fuel regularly – Set an alarm every 2–3 hours to remind yourself to drink water and have a snack or meal.
This week, your challenge is to keep these three habits going—and add one more easy step.
Here’s where my 12-year-old comes in. He’ll sometimes tell his friends to “go touch grass” after they’ve been glued to their video games too long. At first, I thought it was his version of “kick rocks” (a not-so-nice way of telling someone to get lost). But apparently, kids today literally mean go outside—put your feet on the actual grass.
Turns out, they’re onto something. Walking barefoot on grass can:
Lower anxiety
Reduce mental fatigue
Help regulate your sleep cycle
So, while you’re hydrating, meal-prepping, and getting your morning movement in, take a few minutes to step outside. Stroll to the mailbox barefoot. Stand in your yard. Feel the cool blades under your feet.
Go touch grass. The green-green grass and blue-blue skies might just change your whole day.