Once Upon A Habit

April 28, 2026 A surprising shift in how time feels in the second half of life—and what it might be telling you. Hello Friends! You finally have more time…So why does it sometimes feel like you have less? Lately, I’ve been thinking about time. You know that phrase—“the days are long, but the years are short”? It used to make sense to me in a very different season of life.But now? The days don’t always feel long anymore.In fact… they often feel short. And I’ve been trying to understand why....

April 7, 2026 Learning to Enjoy Relaxation (Yes, Really) Happy Spring Friends! As I was reading my devotional the other morning, a single line stopped me:“Remind me to enjoy relaxation.” Wait… enjoy it? 🤔 Not just do it. Not just fit it in. But actually enjoy it. Because if I’m honest, relaxation doesn’t always feel enjoyable.It often comes with a quiet layer of guilt. When I really need rest, I can settle into it.But when I sense I should take a break, there’s often a hushed voice in the...

March 15, 2026 Let the season guide your habits, plus a simple reminder to care for yourself this spring. Hello Friends! ☺️ We had a wonderful gathering at our recent In This Season…Life Lately event. One thing many of us seemed to recognize is how much our relationship with time, energy, and priorities begins to shift in the second half of life. One woman said, “I feel like I’m in a recalibration season.” Another reflected that she thought she would be in a harvesting season by now, but life...

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...