# meal prep

Self-Care

How to Build a Fall Routine for More Energy, Better Sleep, and Less Stress

September hit my desk like a wall of new deadlines. I stopped chasing the September reset for its own sake and started with the two habits that actually move the needle — morning light and a wake-up time you can hold. Here's the exact routine I'm running this fall, from a 5–10 minute porch habit to a 3–4 day sheet-tray meal prep.