There’s a moment where the idea of a reset starts to feel necessary. Not dramatic. Not urgent. Just a quiet awareness that something feels slightly off. Energy is low, routines feel heavy and everything starts to feel a little harder than it should.

What people often get wrong is what a reset actually requires, so we decided to speak with the experts. Becky Spencer is a holistic health coach who helps burnt out women who are losing their hormones and themselves to reconnect with their power and feel revitalised in their mind, body and soul, and Scott Smith is a personal trainer at NRG.

“People overcomplicate it immediately,” says Ms Spencer. “They create unrealistic, all-or-nothing lists filled with everything they think they should be doing. They try to overhaul their lives overnight instead of tuning into what their body is actually asking for.”

That instinct to do everything at once is exactly what makes most resets fail.

“A true reset is about slowing down, becoming grounded, and reconnecting with your natural rhythms. When you create awareness around what your mind, body and soul genuinely need, change becomes more sustainable and far less overwhelming.”

That idea, slowing down before doing more, is where most people struggle.

Ms Spencer continued: “A real reset begins with regulating the nervous system. Healing cannot happen in a body that constantly feels unsafe.”

In practice that looks less like adding more, and more like removing pressure.

“If you are chronically stressed, lacking sleep, overextended and running on survival mode, your body will always prioritise protection over transformation. Beyond nutrition and exercise, true lifestyle change requires prioritising restorative sleep, stress management, emotional wellbeing and alignment with how you are designed to function best.”

That’s the part people don’t always account for. The reset isn’t just physical. It is mental and emotional too.

“Many people lose the majority of their energy through chronic mental overwhelm,” Ms Spencer says. “Racing thoughts, overthinking, people-pleasing, emotional stress, trying to control everything. It’s not just physical exhaustion; it’s mental and emotional depletion.”

And increasingly that depletion is constant.

“Being so connected to our devices is further exacerbating this dynamic”, she added.

So instead of doing more the shift becomes more intentional.

“The simplest habits make the biggest difference. Prioritising consistent, quality sleep; getting first morning sunlight; eating balanced meals; taking moments throughout the day to regulate stress; reducing overstimulation; spending time in nature; practicing self-awareness.”

None of it is extreme. All of it is foundational. And if there’s one place to start, she keeps it simple.

“Practice the pause. Before reaching for your phone or your to-do list, take a few moments each morning to check in with yourself. Ask what you need to feel balanced and energised today.”

It’s a small shift, but one that changes how the day unfolds.

“Balance begins with awareness,” she adds.

That same principle carries over into how people are approaching movement right now.

Mr Smith says: “There’s this idea that as the weather gets warmer, people are rushing to get their last-minute ‘summer bodies’. But what I’m actually seeing is more of an island-wide shift towards increased movement and health awareness all year round.”

Instead of short bursts of intensity, the focus is becoming more consistent.

“We’ve seen an increase in overall activity across the island. Groups like the Bermuda Powerlifting Association, Grateful Miles Run Club, and the rise in popularity of Pilates and pickleball are all contributing to people moving more regularly.”

But what people stick to isn’t necessarily what they plan.

“People enjoy the sense of community. Activities that involve some form of socialising tend to keep people more involved with maintaining an active lifestyle.”

That social element matters more than people think.

“Some of my clients even joke about ‘trauma bonding’ through workouts,” he says. “There’s something about going through something challenging together that keeps people coming back.”

Where things tend to go wrong is familiar.

“Trying to do too much and having unrealistic expectations,” he says. “There’s this belief that you can undo long periods of inactivity quickly and get your ideal body.”

That mindset doesn’t last.

“My philosophy is that less is more,” Mr Smith says. “Your body has to adapt to moving again. It’s better to do it a little more frequently than to overstress your body trying to do too much.”

He keeps it simple.

“Small steps climb big ladders,” he says.

And that consistency is what actually defines a realistic routine.

“A typical week for most people here is some form of activity two to four times a week. That can include gym sessions, walking, running, water activities, racket sports, group classes. Being active is a conscious choice. You have to find ways to build it into your life.”

For those who don’t naturally gravitate towards the gym, the entry point is different.

“Find a community,” Mr Smith says. “Try something new. There are many ways to be active. Running groups, pickleball, classes. Find people with similar goals and starting points.”

He says the key is to remove pressure.

“Explore different options. If you don’t use it, you lose it.”