Procrastination is often a product of feeling overwhelmed, intimidated, incapable, and/or uninterested. Since this can be boiled down to emotional experiences, we can feel more hopeful and empowered to break this pattern when we acknowledge that it’s actually not a product of an inherent personality trait.

Over the past few weeks, a lot has changed – and that’s a complete understatement. Workplaces, gyms, schools, and stores have all closed, and we’re now stuck at home, limited to the confines of our space.

Whether your summer has flown by or has felt like the longest two months of your life, the upcoming school year is upon us. For many families, the excitement of the new school year brings the return of chaotic mornings, late nights, and the ever-evolving challenge of balancing work, school, play, and extracurriculars.

As we come to the end of the school year and summer approaches, we look forward to sleeping in, more relaxation, more fun activities, and less scheduling. Summer is a great chance to relax and let loose from the pressures of the school year, AND it is important for kids to maintain structure and a daily schedule over the summer.