3 Ways to Get Your Energy Back Without Overhauling Your Life

Let’s be honest: most moms don’t have the luxury of “starting over” when things feel overwhelming.

We can’t exactly take a week off to reset, or book a last-minute retreat in the woods to figure out what’s draining us.

But we can take small steps that make a big impact.

As a mom and business owner, I’ve learned that reclaiming your energy doesn’t require a dramatic life overhaul. Sometimes, it’s the little shifts that create the most powerful ripple effect.

Here are 3 things that have helped me feel more like me (even in the middle of everything else):

1. Setting Boundaries Around Email (and Notifications in General)

I used to check email constantly especially during lunch, while playing with my kids, even in bed. I told myself I was being “efficient.” In reality, I was draining my mental energy before the day even really started.

Now? I check email only twice a day...once in the morning and once before wrapping up work. I also turned off all non-essential notifications!

That one decision has given me mental clarity, more focus in my business, and more presence with my family.

Try this: Give yourself one day to check your inbox only 2–3 times. Notice how your body and brain feel.

2. Habit Stack Something for YOU

If you're not familiar with habit stacking, it’s where you link a new habit to something you already do.

For example:
Every morning while I'm drinking my shake, I plan my day and I read a few pages of my current book. That’s it.

It’s small, but it’s consistent. And it’s just for me.

You don’t need a full morning routine to feel grounded. You just need one intentional moment that reminds you that you matter.

Try this: What’s something you already do every day? (Brushing your teeth, folding laundry, making breakfast?) Pair it with something that energizes you whether it's a song, a stretch, a mantra, or a 3-minute meditation. Keep it simple.

3. Reclaim Solo Time Without the Guilt

Solo time doesn’t always mean a long spa day or a girl’s trip (though I won’t say no to either 😉).

It might just mean taking a 20-minute walk without your phone.
Or choosing to sit in silence before you rush into “what’s next.”
Or saying no to one thing so you can say yes to breathing room.

This was hard for me. I used to feel guilty for needing time alone. But I’ve realized: my energy isn’t just for me. It powers my work, my presence, and the way I show up for the people I love.

Try this: Look at your week and ask, where can I carve out 20 minutes of solo time and protect it like an appointment?

These aren’t massive changes. But they’ve made a massive difference. And I’ve learned that it’s not about doing more — it’s about doing less of what drains you, and more of what restores you.

Now it’s your turn:

Which one of these tips will you try this week?
Or what’s one shift you’ve made that helped you get your energy back?

Feel free to share it with me, I’d love to hear.