Building a Routine When Life Feels Chaotic
Because waiting for the “perfect time” means you’ll be waiting forever.
Let’s be real: life rarely feels calm and perfectly organised. There’s always something — work, family, pets, your partner leaving wet towels on the bed (again). And in the middle of all that, you’re expected to somehow prioritise your health?
Here’s the thing: the idea that you need a clear calendar or perfect schedule to start a routine is one of the biggest lies keeping women stuck.
The truth? You build a routine in the chaos — not once it’s gone.
Start small. Like, embarrassingly small.
Forget 5am wake-ups and 90-minute workouts. If brushing your teeth and going for a ten-minute walk is all you can manage some days, that still counts. Consistency doesn’t mean doing everything — it means doing something, regularly.
Anchor your habits to something you already do.
You don’t need a military-style routine. Try this instead:
While the kettle boils? Do 10 bodyweight squats.
After you drop the kids at school? Walk around the block.
When Netflix asks, “Are you still watching?” — that’s your cue to stretch.
Tiny moments add up. You’re not lazy — you’re just juggling a lot. Let’s stop pretending we need to do it all perfectly to see progress.
Give up the “all or nothing” thinking.
You don’t need to overhaul your life overnight. A routine can start with two workouts a week, prepping breakfast the night before, or finally drinking that damn water bottle you bought three months ago.
Progress happens in the messy middle — not when life magically clears up (spoiler: it won’t).
Final thought: routine = support, not pressure.
A good routine should support your life, not feel like another thing you’re failing at. If it’s adding stress, it needs adjusting — not abandoning. You’re allowed to make it easier. You’re allowed to make it work for you.
Want help building a routine that fits around real life (chaos included)?
That’s exactly what I help my clients with.
You don’t need a reset. You just need a strategy.
