Psychology Today | 21.08.2026 01:04
As the relaxing months of summer wind down, do you ever feel a panic when someone asks, “Are you ready for September”? If so, you're not alone. The summer months are glorious. They afford us time with family and friends and allow us to loosen the grip on our otherwise often overstructured days. But as August drifts into September, the need to re-enter a regular routine is ever present. I've experienced this in my own life. As a mother of two young children, I relish the summer months. Our mornings are unhurried, and we aren’t rushing after school to a hundred different activities. But I know what it means when September hits. As a sleep physician and a mom, I’m often caught off guard by the need to return to more organized days and nights.
