Virgo Season Is Here — Here's How to Reset Your Habits…

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Ever notice how, once summer ends, everyone suddenly wants to "get organised" and "get back into routine"? That's not a coincidence — it's Virgo season (August 22 – September 21), and its energy is all about details, structure, and small daily resets.In this solo episode, Odelia breaks down why routines matter more than ever in midlife, how routines differ from rituals, and how to build habits that actually last — pulling from James Clear's Atomic Habits and her own lived experience as a solo mum of two navigating perimenopause, energy shifts, and the back-to-school chaos.In this episode:What "Virgo season" means (even if you don't follow astrology) and why it amplifies the urge to resetWhy routines act as an anchor and stabiliser during midlife's hormonal and identity shiftsThe difference between a routine (repeatable action) and a ritual (routine + intention)Lessons from Atomic Habits: why focusing on identity beats focusing on goalsThe 3 most common habit traps: perfectionism, overcommitting, and shame-based motivationPractical resets to try before September 21: anchor habits, habit stacking, and micro-ritualsA personal story on giving herself grace when a walking habit didn't go to planMentioned in this episode:Atomic Habits by James ClearThe Awakened Community (founding member offer — 50% off for life, September only)Keywords: Virgo season, midlife habits, midlife routines, Atomic Habits, perimenopause, habit stacking, astrology seasons, midlife reset, healthy habits for women, solo podcast episodeFollow, rate & review The Midlife Awakening to help more women find the show — and find Odelia on Instagram and TikTok @themidlifeawakening.Send us Fan MailSupport the showRate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlifeFacebook Community : https://www.facebook.com/groups/1717887919057641/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribeTo submit your story to be featured on...