3 SIMPLE CHECK-INS TO STAY CONSISTENT DURING TISHREI
Every time we try to eat healthy, a new season or Chag arrives and makes it harder to stay steady. That’s why I want to share with you, these check-ins to stay consistent during Tishrei for Jewish women that work even with long meals, late nights, and busy schedules.
Tishrei brings its own unique challenges. With one Yom Tov after another, long meals, late nights, and packed schedules, it can feel almost impossible to stay on track with our health goals.
So how can you stay consistent during Tishrei without falling into “all or nothing” thinking?
The answer is awareness, small practices, and flexibility. In a recent group session, my clients and I explored this together. They walked away with 3 check-ins that made everything feel more doable. These check-ins are not just about balance, they’re also about creating healthy habits during Yom Tov that fit real Jewish life.
Common challenges during Tishrei
- Long Yom Tov meals that stretch on and on.
- Eating quickly while serving and hosting.
- Sugar “wake-ups” that leave cravings later.
- Sleep slipping later, with rushed mornings to shul.
- The perfectionist voice that says “if I can’t do everything, I’ll do nothing.”
If you relate to even one of these, this is so normal. That’s why having a simple consistency plan matters so much. Check this other blog on tips on down to earth tips for a healthier chag.
Defining consistency, awareness, and action
Consistency means returning to steady rhythms, like keeping meal times even during long Yom Tov days, going to bed at a regular hour when possible, or keeping a small self-care habit that brings calm. For a Jewish woman, this looks like holding onto the practices that keep her grounded even when the calendar is full of simchas and Chagim.
Awareness means noticing how your body feels and the choices you are making.
Action means taking one small step based on that awareness.
THE 3 CHECK-INS TO STAY CONSISTENT DURING TISHREI ARE:
Now that we’ve defined these, let’s move into the three gentle check-ins that can carry you through Elul and Tishrei.
1. One steady rhythm (daily practice)
A steady rhythm is a small practice that keeps you grounded during busy times.
Examples include:
• Sitting down to eat your meals without distractions.
• Drinking water regularly throughout the day.
• Moving your body in a way you enjoy, even for just 10 minutes.
This helps you stay consistent during Tishrei, even when the calendar feels overwhelming.
2. One small upgrade (1% shift)
Big goals don’t last through the Chagim. Instead, choose tiny upgrades you can repeat:
• Add an extra glass of water.
• Chew more slowly during long seudot.
• Take a short walk after a heavy meal.
These 1% shifts are the kind of habits that help you stay consistent during Tishrei without pressure and also support balanced Jewish living in Tishrei.
3. One reflection practice (weekly or post-Chag)
Reflection turns awareness into action. Take a short pause each week, or after each Yom Tov, and ask:
• What felt good?
• Where did I slip into “all or nothing”?
• What one change will help me next week?
This gentle reflection keeps you steady, and helps you grow from one Chag to the next.
The Fully in Balance formula
In the Fully in Balance approach we practice:
Consistency = Awareness + Action.
Awareness without action doesn’t bring change. Action without awareness often leads to guilt or perfectionism. Together, they create flexible, compassionate growth, exactly what’s needed to stay consistent during Tishrei.
Your plan for this season
As you step into Elul and Tishrei, choose your three:
• One steady rhythm (daily).
• One small upgrade (1% shift).
• One reflection practice (weekly or post-Chag).
That’s how these check-ins to stay consistent during Tishrei for Jewish women can help to stay consistent during Tishrei, not by doing everything perfectly, but by building awareness and choosing small actions that fit your real life.
These small steps are how you create healthy habits during Yom Tov that last beyond this busy month of Tishrei.
Wishing you Ktiva Vechatima Tova
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