Sober Sis Blog

Jul 18 | Written By Jenn Kautsch

Back to School, Back to You: Reclaiming Your Evenings With Clarity, Not Cabernet.

Hey Sis 💛

It’s hard to believe summer’s winding down and the scent of freshly sharpened pencils and the excitement of new Trapper Keepers is already in the air.(ok, maybe that last reference dated me a bit-lol) Whether you're buying lunch boxes, packing backpacks, or helping your teens gear up for a new school year, this season is BUSY.

But here’s something no one talks about…

The Transition Isn’t Just for the Kids. It’s for You Too

Back to school doesn’t just mean new routines for them. It’s an opportunity to reclaim structure, reset your rhythms, and ask yourself:

💭 “What do I want my evenings to look like now that the summer is over?”

For many of us, the end of the day can become a cue for wine o’clock, especially during summer when boundaries are blurry and days feel endless. But now? You’re craving something more grounding. More life-giving.

Let’s talk about what that might look like.

3 Ways to Reclaim Your Evenings This Fall

1. Swap the Evening Glass(es) for a Real Reset

That glass of wine might promise relaxation, but let’s be honest: it often leads to disrupted sleep, more anxiety the next morning, and a groggy mom trying to function at 6:30 AM.

What if your “unwind” ritual actually restored you?

✨ Try: A calming mocktail, magnesium chews, and/or a quiet 10-minute journal session (or just light a candle and breathe).

2. Create a ‘You Space’ After Drop-off

Once the backpacks are packed and the house gets quiet, resist the urge to dive into everyone else’s priorities.

Take 10 minutes to check in with yourself. Your needs. Your goals.

✨ Try: A walk, a daily reader (like Look Alive, Sis!), or setting a small intention for the day.

3. Start Fresh with a Like-Minded Community

If you’re feeling the nudge to take a break from drinking, or even just become more intentional about when and why you drink then this is your sign.

The truth? You don’t have to hit rock bottom to want something better.

✨ Join us in the Sober Sis Community where women just like you are pressing pause and finding peace.

This Fall, Choose Presence Over Pressure

It’s easy to fall into the same patterns that left you exhausted last school year.

But this time, Sis, you can show up differently. With clarity. With energy. With grace for yourself and others.

You don’t need a label. You don’t need to do it perfectly.

You just need a pause and a plan.

Ready to Reset?

If you’re curious about going deeper, check out the 21 Day Reset Challenge. It’s a guided experience that helps you break the nightly habit, restore your body and mind, and reset your relationship with alcohol.

You’ll gain:

● Daily videos & tools

● Nonjudgmental community

● A fresh perspective on what freedom really feels like

This is your season to show up fully alive.