Pause, reflect on summer’s lessons, and step into fall with intention.

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Hello friends! 😎

Welcome to the unofficial end of summer! 🌻🌄👙

Do you feel the shift in the air? I do! If you know me, you know I love fresh starts—and here we are, with a new season bringing new opportunities. Fall feels like a reset: a time to realign with our habits, revisit our intentions for the year, and welcome all that this season brings.

The Push and Pull of Change

I have a love-hate relationship with the change of season. 🍂 On one hand, I look forward to football games, sweater weather, the raking of leaves, comfort food, and all the cozy activities of the season. On the other, I miss the slower pace of summer—the warmth of the sun, the water, and the sweetness of fresh summer fruit. 🍉

Do you feel that same tug—grateful for what’s coming while nostalgic for what’s passing?

Nostalgia and Transitions

This time of year also brings me back to “back-to-school” days. I smile at first-day photos, kids waiting for the bus, and the joy of running out of school when the day is done.

And then—just like that—the nest is empty. I can relate to the parents who feel that pit in their stomach, adjusting to the quiet after years of busyness and focus. It’s a major life transition, (among the other changes happening) that many of us face in midlife.

Whether you’re new or seasoned to the empty nest, or navigating another big change, you may enjoy this list of activities to give yourself a fresh start.

Finding Structure Again

Here’s what I’ve noticed: I actually enjoy the return to seasonal routines. I need structure, and though my days are looser now, crafting new rituals that fit this season of life helps anchor me.

If you’re craving structure too, check out my blog post: Seasons of Habits. I share ideas on how our routines shift—not just with the weather, but with the season of life we’re in—and offer tips for creating rituals that truly serve you.

✨ What about you? What’s one ritual, habit, or small shift that helps you feel grounded in this season?

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SUMMER REFLECTION: Looking Back Before Moving Forward

As we step into fall, it can be meaningful to pause and look back at the season we’ve just lived. Summer often teaches us things we don’t notice in the moment—what we valued most, what brought us joy, and even what we want to leave behind. Taking a little time to reflect helps us carry forward the lessons and gratitude of the past few months, instead of rushing ahead.

If you’d like some guidance, I love this simple Summer Reflection from one of my favorites: Emily P. Freeman, who is so poetic and soothing. This is a gentle way to notice what you’ve gained before stepping into what’s next.

Give yourself a gift and listen to this reflection!

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Speaking of Listening In…

As I’ve been reflecting on my own summer, I had the chance to share some of those thoughts—and what this season of life is teaching me—on my friend’s podcast, Dim to Daring with Wendy Rimmelspacher. We talked about the lessons that show up in unexpected places, powerful pivots, how change can feel both tender and exciting, and what it means to keep growing in midlife and beyond.

If you’d like to listen in, you can find the episode here. I’d love to know what resonates most with you.

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BUILDING YOUR LEGACY…

Legacy is woven into the way you show up for others, the values you hold dear, the stories you share, and the love you give. The truth is, you're already creating your legacy every day—even in the small, ordinary moments.

And if you’re ready to take your own reflections a step further, I’m inviting you to my upcoming workshop: Building Your Legacy in Midlife and Beyond.

This workshop is about more than memories—it’s about the stories, values, and wisdom you want to carry forward and pass along. We create legacies with every single action that we take.

If you’ve been feeling the pull to live more intentionally, this is your space to reflect, connect, and create a plan for the legacy you want to live.

🔗 Register here: Link for information and registration​

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What you can expect:

• Time for reflection and inspiration
• Understanding your limiting thoughts and perceived obstacles to legacy building
• A guided process to identify your values, reclaim your sense of purpose and identity
• An actionable framework for discovering and living out your legacy
• Connection with other women who are on this journey of building their legacy and a well-lived life

If you joined me for last year’s workshop and I’d like to welcome you back this September for a revamped and refreshed experience.

*Save $10 if you bring a friend, or if you’ve attended a previous workshop of mine.

I hope you’ll join me, and others, for this special investment of self care. It’s a beautiful opportunity to pause and look at the bigger picture, so that you gain clarity on the things that are most important.

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Join Me for OFFICE HOURS

Another way to dive into this season with intention is through my First Tuesday Office Hours. Each month, we gather on Zoom to connect, share, and explore a theme together.

This month’s topic is: Habits That Hold You; Creating routines that nurture, not deplete.​
We’ll look at the patterns that keep us stuck, how to gently release the ones that no longer serve us, and ways to create new rhythms that feel supportive in this season of life.

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📅 Date: Tuesday, September 2 (I know this is the day after a long holiday weekend… be sure to put it on your calendar!
​⏰ Time: 9:00 am PST
​🔗 Join us on this Zoom link​

It’s a warm, supportive space—and I’d love for you to join the conversation.

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FINAL THOUGHTS

As the seasons shift, so do we. Each change invites us to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. It’s good to acknowledge and reflect on the bittersweetness of change.

My hope is that you’ll take a moment to honor what summer gave you, step into fall with curiosity, and give yourself the gift of fresh starts.

Whether it’s through a quiet reflection, listening to the podcast, joining me for Building Your Legacy, or showing up to Office Hours, there’s a space for you to find encouragement and clarity in this season. Remember—you don’t have to have it all figured out. Just keep showing up for yourself, one season, one day at a time.
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To fresh starts and new rhythms,

Judy

PS: If you’re curious about working with a coach to accomplish your goals for the rest of the year and beyond - let’s talk!
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