Living The Reset

Application Of:

Integration & Proactive Identity

A Disrupted Flow

I stood still, watching the water rush past at the dam. Steady. Powerful. Purposeful.
Then I noticed it — a small piece of wood lodged awkwardly at the edge, catching debris as it went by. Just a twig, really. But it changed everything.
The flow adjusted. The energy shifted. And suddenly, the water was bending around what didn’t belong.

It reminded me of us.
Of how even the smallest disruptions — overlooked habits, unhealed thoughts, lingering voices — can create blockages in our emotional, physical, or spiritual flow.

We often think it takes something big to derail us. But integration, the theme we’ve been exploring all week, is fragile when neglected. And just like the dam, your rhythm can shift subtly when something foreign takes root.

What Can Disrupt the Flow?

Here are a few “twigs” that may be interrupting your integration — from smallest to most significant:

Micro-disruptions (the small things that pile up):

• Saying “yes” when you mean “no”
• Skipping rest because of guilt
• Passive scrolling during moments of discomfort
• Ignoring small bodily signals (tightness in your chest, fatigue, irritability)

Mental & emotional blockers:

• A lingering fear of being “too much” or “not enough”
• Old narratives inherited from family or culture
• A belief that joy must be earned
• Replaying past missteps instead of processing them

Major disruptions:

• Grief (unprocessed or ongoing)
• Burnout from long-term over-functioning
• A medical diagnosis or recovery journey
• A change in identity (career, motherhood, separation, relocation)

Integration is a Returning

Living the reset means you don’t ignore the disruption — you notice it.
And then you gently return.

To your breath.
To your values.
To your “why.”

Sometimes the reset is not a fresh start, but a course correction — a way to remind yourself that wholeness doesn’t require perfection. It simply asks for presence.

Why Not Try This…

• Water Watch: Next time you’re near flowing water (even from a tap), pause. Reflect on what you’re carrying that might be disrupting your flow.
• Name the Twig: Journal 1–2 small habits or thought patterns that disrupt your rhythm. Ask: Where did this come from? What would I like to replace it with?
• Mini Moment of Stillness: Once a day, take 5 minutes to sit, stretch, or breathe with no goal — just presence.
• Reflection Prompt: 'Where in my life do I feel like I’m forcing flow? Where could I allow ease instead?'

Continue Your Reset

Our Weekly Rhythm Template is still available for download.
It’s designed to help you plan from who you are becoming, not just what needs to get done;

• navigating away from time blocking to choosing priorities that honour who you are becoming;

• away from ‘should’ and ‘ought’ to ‘what is’ and ‘what is to be’.

• More importantly, honouring the space between with your deliberately curated process.

  👉🏾 Download Your Free Copy Here!
  Complete it at your pace — and if you feel called, reach out for coaching or join us for our September cohort of Taking Your Life Back.

Closing Words

Disruptions don’t always mean disaster.
Sometimes they’re just signals that it’s time to pause, clear space, and choose again.

So as you move into this week:
Don’t strive to be perfect.
Strive to be aware.
And in your awareness, choose grace.

Because your life — just like the river — was always meant to flow.

-USI.

AUGUST PREVIEW:Resilient at Work

August is calling us to pause — not in retreat, but in radical re-alignment. This month, we’re exploring what it truly means to be Resilient at Work — not just performing well, but living well, even in the middle of deadlines, decisions, and daily demands.

Whether you’re leading a team, launching a vision, or simply showing up each day in a high-stress role, this series is for you.

We’ll unpack small shifts that support your body, spirit, and mind — including workplace design, nervous system care, burnout recovery, and leadership that prioritises rest. You’ll also discover how self-care doesn’t only start at home — it can start at your desk.

If you’ve ever said, “I just need five minutes to breathe,” this month is your permission to take them — and to design your work life to honour them.

See you there!