Musings + Social Media Trends August 2026
Hi friend!
Tomorrow, we move into our apartment.
Which means today marks the end of 8 weeks of nomadic life as a family of four…
6 hotels.
House guests of 3 different friends.
And "extended stays" with the grandparents.
I loved the adventure of it. The novelty, the freedom, the excitement that came with each new day.
And here's the thing I was most worried about: that I wouldn't be as productive at work while living out of suitcases.
That didn't happen at all.
In those 8 weeks I:
Signed, onboarded, and conducted the first shoot for a new client
Built and led the Chaos to Content challenge for ACN members
Pitched 3 massive new client opportunities
Kept up SLS with a good long streak
Continually coached and made tweaks to our agency team
Cut costs at the agency
Proof that you don't need the perfect setup to do the work. You just need to do the work.
But now? I am CRAVING routine.
This is something that NEVER happens to me.
I can say I fully scratched my adventure itch, and I'm ready for a consistently comfortable place to sleep every night. I want "me time" again. I want routines that support my health, and get my kids back to structure.
I had my adventure. Now we get to settle into my husband’s domain: routine and discipline.
For once, I'm excited about it.
I'm even thinking I might wake up earlier!! This has never, ever been me. (When I say early, I mean 7am. Baby steps.)
I've been trying to design up my perfect fall day, and here’s what I’ve got so far:
7a Wake up
Journal 3 pages
Morning snuggles and help get kids off to school
Go for a walk with a friend
Have breakfast & caffeinate
Start the day at 9am (first meeting at 10)
Work until 3pm (I prefer not to stop for lunch.)
3pm pick up the kids, take them where they need to go for afterschool activities
Workout while my daughter is at the same gym for gymnastics
Finish up work projects from the gym.
Cook, listen to music, & eat dinner as a family
Shower and do my daughter's hair
Post my content for the night.
Read in bed
The former party girl in me just spat out her drink.
I know many of you have had your kids start back at school already.
Do you go this detailed on your day-to-day? More detailed?
I NEED TO KNOW.
How is your fall routine going so far?!
We have two more weeks, so still some time to design this new chapter.
What's your favorite ritual or hack from your back-to-school routine?
Hit reply and tell me!
XO, Lindsay
Social Trend of the Week
Having The Worst Day
Sometimes you have the worst day of your life but still need to show up. This trend is about showing up even when your day is terrible, because you are the owner of your business, the leader of your team, and the head of your family. As a mom, you can add your own twist, because you always have to show up no matter what.
Examples: Team Leader, Sales, Project Manager, Senior.
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