September 1st falls on a Monday this year, and it feels like the perfect excuse to treat the day as a clean reset. There’s something about the first day of the month lining up with the first day of the week that makes routines easier to pick back up and intentions feel more doable.
In Bali, mornings are naturally calm and cool, which makes it the best time to set the tone for your day before the heat and busyness arrive. Whether it’s walking by the beach, getting a workout in, or simply having coffee without your phone, it’s these little choices that help carry a sense of balance into the rest of the day.
The island isn’t short of distractions, but it also offers an environment where work and lifestyle can blend more smoothly. A new month is a good time to revisit how you’re spending your work hours, whether you’re keeping structure in place, or letting time run away from you. With September starting fresh on a Monday, it’s a good push to set a routine you can actually maintain instead of letting things pile up.
Here’s what you can do to reset:
1. Start your mornings without your phone
Keep it out of reach for the first ten minutes after waking up and use that time to stretch, breathe, or simply sit with your coffee. It’s a small change that helps you ease into the day with focus instead of distractions.
2. Reclaim your lunch break
Step away from your desk, even if it’s just for fifteen minutes. Go for a short walk, eat outside, or have a quiet meal without multitasking. Giving yourself a proper pause in the middle of the day helps you come back sharper and less drained.
3. Add movement that fits your day
Not everyone has time for a full workout, but you can fit in ten minutes of mobility stretches at home, take the stairs instead of the elevator, or do a quick walk after dinner. Small, consistent movement adds up.
4. Create an evening wind-down ritual
Whether it’s reading, journaling, or doing a simple skincare routine, having a short ritual signals your body it’s time to rest. Even five minutes of winding down helps improve sleep quality.
5. Review your day before bed
Take a few moments to note one thing you did well and one thing you want to improve tomorrow. It keeps you accountable without pressure and helps you build progress gradually.
Improving just one percent each day might not feel like much in the moment, but by the end of December 2025 you’ll be more than thirty-seven times better than when you started. The key really is to 'stack' small resets that work for your lifestyle, so by the time the new year arrives you’ll already feel like a new version of yourself!
