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Once Upon A Habit

Once Upon a Habit periodic Newsletter features doable thought provoking tips, strategies, actions and tools to optimize your mindset, build healthy habits, and create lifestyle changes for your well-being and personal success. You will have the added benefit of being the first to know of workshops, coaching opportunities, blog posts, and other educational offerings.

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Summer Serenade: Reflections and Transitions

August 31, 2024 “The tans will fade but the memories will last forever." Hello Friends! 😎 Welcome to my end of summer musings. So, it’s the unofficial end of summer and I have mixed emotions about it. Like all transitions, there is a sadness. I’m going to miss the longer, sunnier days, the carefree and more relaxed vibe that’s influenced my routines and habits, and the “ahhh” of deck time. Of course, I always look forward to fall sweater weather🧥, beautiful scenery color changes,🍂 and the...

August 9, 2024 “Breathe the sweetness that hovers in August.” — Denise Leverto Hello Friends! 😎 It’s August! A month of transition with the start of school for some, perhaps an empty nest, anticipating cooler nights, and the last hurrah with summer activities! I thought I’d be a bit more creative and free form with this newsletter. So, this is straight from the heart ❤️ and mind 🧠. First off, I’ve been trying to savor this summer with all the traditional activities of grilling out, eating...

July 14, 2024 It's time to rediscover your playful spirit this summer. We are never too old to PLAY! Hello Friends, welcome to the present moment! 😎 Well, we’re half-way through the year, half-way through the summer (unofficially), and experiencing the high heat that comes with the season. As I’ve mentioned before, I usually do lots of reflection over the summer, and this year it’s no different. I’ve reviewed my 24 intentions for 2024, and feel that I’m making progress on many of them, have...

June 20, 2024 It's time to rediscover your playful spirit this summer. We are never too old to PLAY! Hello Fellow Fun Seekers, 😎 Girls just wanna have funnnn… 🎵 I recently saw an interview with Cyndi Lauper, who is another pioneer redefining aging and the reality of our potential at any age. Back in 1983, Lauper was brave enough to put a different spin on the song, “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” to make it a girl-power anthem for all women to define fun for themselves, rather than from the male...

May 24, 2024 Summer Kick-Off: Honoring Our Heroes, Planning Your Season, and Embracing Self-Care! Hey Summer Lovin’ Folks!☀️ Welcome to the unofficial kick-off of summer! 🌞🚣♀️🏖️🍉🏕️😎 Memorial Day honors America's military men and women who lost their lives in service to their country. I’d like to thank the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice and recognize their families who have endured grief and acceptance over the years. This American tradition to honor those who have...

May 10, 2024 Can you feel the fresh air? Dive into our May newsletter for a breath of inspiration. Hello May flowers! 🌸 It's funny how we spend all winter waiting for spring to arrive, imagining warm, sunny days and blooming flowers. After months of cold and snow, we build up this idealized version of what spring will be like—sunshine, mild temperatures, and clear skies. Then spring actually arrives, and we're hit with windy, rainy days instead! It's almost like the weather is playing a trick...

April 10, 2024 Embrace April’s Energy of Change: Cultivate Personal Growth & Uncover Your Why for Lasting Change Hey there, fellow growth seekers! Ever found yourself wanting to make a shift in your life but struggling to stick with it? You're not alone. Whether it's eating healthier, exercising regularly, or picking up a new skill, behavior change can be tough. But fear not, because there's a transformative force that can supercharge your journey: Your "why." Your "why" is like the North...

March 17, 2024 Marching forward full of abundance, luck, and awareness! Hello my loved and lucky friends! How many of you think you’re lucky when you play cards? How about having good luck with winning drawings, raffles, or the lottery? Any takers on feeling that you’re lucky in love? (hehe!) In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, 🍀 I thought we’d take a dive into the “luck of the Irish” and really look at who are the lucky people. I used to think that I was not a lucky person. I rarely won raffles...

March, 2024 Ready, Set, GROW! In this issue, you'll find resources, guiding principles, and new ways to March forward. Hello Lovely Friends! March is the month of expectation, anticipation, and transition. With the changing weather and season, we too may feel a sense of rejuvenation as we emerge from winter. The days are getting longer and brighter! YAY!!! With March being Women’s History Month, I can’t help but think about the women who came before us, the fearless pioneers who dared to...

February, 2024 Hello Friends! Welcome to your habits, mindset, and well-being newsletter! Last newsletter we addressed romantic relationships, highlighting our habits and interactions that impact the quality and happiness in our partnership. If you missed this, you can read about it here. In keeping with this month’s theme of love and relationships, today, I’m diving into a fresh perspective on addressing the challenges and changes in female friendships in mid-life and beyond. But first up,...