Once Upon A Habit

January 28, 2026 Permission to be where you are. Presence counts. Rest counts. Hello Friends! ☺️ How are you all wintering? I’ve been enjoying a slooow roll into 2026—and that’s not something I usually say. Like many of you, I’ve found myself distracted and disheartened by what’s been unfolding in our country. I’m saddened when I see a lack of dignity and care in how people and systems are treated. And at the same time, I’ve been deeply moved by the humanity I continue to witness—people...

January 1, 2026 May this year invite you to walk forward with steadiness, curiosity, and peace in your soul. Happy New Year Friends! 🎊🎇🥂 As we step into a new year, I find myself returning to words that feel steady rather than urgent, spacious rather than demanding. One of those touchstones for me has always been Desiderata, A Poem for a Way of Life by Max Ehrmann. “Go placidly amid the noise and haste,and remember what peace there may be in silence.” There is something deeply comforting...

December 17, 2025 A wintertime mindset for slowing down, listening inward, and meeting the season where it is. Hello Friends! How are you this festive, reflective, final month of the year? 🎄💭🗓️ I’ve been more mindful that December arrives with a different quality of attention. The light is lower.The days are shorter.And many of us begin to feel the year settling in our bodies. As winter takes hold, there’s a natural pull toward slowing down—toward warmth, quiet, and fewer decisions. Our...

November 22, 2025 A softer, more intentional way to move through this season. Hello Friends! 🧡 Do you find yourself using November as a time to slow down and be more intentional about giving thanks? I certainly do. This month, I’ve been exploring the many pathways that help us reconnect with what matters, soften the edges of life, and weave a bit more appreciation into the everyday. As we round the corner into Thanksgiving, I invite you to see gratitude as something deeper than a quick list...

October 28, 2025 Before life speeds up again — let’s enjoy this in-between. Hello Friends! 🍁 It’s been a while since you’ve heard from me! As you know, I was away on an extended vacation — and I have to admit, it’s taken me longer than expected to recover from the jet lag and to catch up on everything. I’m doing my best to practice a little self-compassion. Vacations are wonderful, but not always as restful as we imagine. My husband and I traveled through Slovenia, Bosnia, and Croatia,...

September 21, 2025 Small habits, gentle rituals, and seasonal inspiration to steady your days. Hello Friends! 🍁 Tomorrow marks the fall equinox—the moment when day and night balance each other just right. It’s nature’s gentle reminder that we, too, can pause, reset, and find a little more balance in our own lives. And since I can’t resist saying it… Happy Fall, Y’all! ☺️ Whether you’re sipping something pumpkin-spiced, pulling out your cozy sweaters, or simply enjoying the cooler morning air,...

A message from Judy Rooney September 6, 2025 Empowering Healthy Habits and Mindset for Ideal Wellness, Happy Living, and Feeling Good! Hello Friends, ☺️ A quick reminder—Office Hours have been rescheduled to this Tuesday, September 9th at 9:00 am PST. This month’s theme is Habits That Hold You—those sneaky patterns that can weigh us down in midlife and beyond. Together, we’ll explore how to shift them into habits that support your next chapter. Think of this as an hour just for you—space to...

August 26, 2025 Pause, reflect on summer’s lessons, and step into fall with intention. 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...

August 19, 2025 Peeling Back the Shoulds...Living by values Hello friends! 🌻 So much of midlife and beyond is about peeling back layers of 'shoulds' and rediscovering what truly matters to us now. Earlier this summer, I caught myself saying, “I should’ve been more productive today.” It was a Saturday, and I’d already had a full week of meetings, chores, and family responsibilities. But instead of feeling satisfied, I felt that familiar tug—that I didn’t accomplish something measurable, and...

A message from Judy Rooney August 11, 2025 Empowering Healthy Habits and Mindset for Ideal Wellness, Happy Living, and Feeling Good! Hello Reader,, ☺️ Your legacy isn’t just what you leave—it’s what you live every day. I’m thrilled to invite you to Building Your Legacy in Midlife and Beyond, a dynamic, hands-on workshop designed to help you create a meaningful, intentional legacy while living fully in the present. This year’s workshop has been thoughtfully revamped to include a deeper guided...