The Beauty of Seasons: Why You Don’t Have to Prioritize Everything at the Same Time
The Power of Revisiting What Inspires You
I’ve started writing about the podcasts I listen to, and it’s been surprisingly good for my memory. I take in so much valuable information, but once the episode ends, I move on—and forget.
So I decided to go back and re-listen to one that had stuck in my mind: The Mel Robbins Podcast episode, “Try it for 1 Week: 3 Small Habits that Change Your Body, Energy, and Life.” I had played it last month but couldn’t remember what the three small habits were.
The Habit That Stood Out
After reviewing the episode, I decided not to give away all three habits—just to reflect on the one that really made me think.
Habit #3: Reach out to people you care about to keep relationships alive.
This one hit home for me. I already have several relationships that feel easy to maintain. I love chatting with my husband each day about whatever catches our interest. My mom and I talk every morning. My work friends and I seek each other out. My mother-in-law and I text to stay connected. I have been writing to a monthly letter to my grandpa because it is hard for him to hear me on the phone.
But there are also relationships I’d like to nurture more—like a high school friend I’d love to catch up with, though life is busy. And I’d like to strengthen my connections at church, because I always feel grounded and uplifted when I’m involved there.
Learning to Honor Life’s “Seasons”
Here’s what I keep realizing: we only have so much time in a day. We can’t give equal attention to everything all at once.
I’ve started to think of life in seasons—times when I can focus more deeply on one area. I have my nonnegotiables: working out, spending time with family, connecting with my faith, and my job.
But my focus shifts. There have been stretches where I’ve poured more time into fitness, seasons where friendship took center stage, and others when church involvement filled me up.
When I want to add something new, I’ve learned I usually have to let something else go—and that’s okay.
Giving Myself Grace
It’s easy to fall into the trap of turning podcasts and self-help books into endless to-do lists. I’ve done it—thinking if I just implement everything, my life will improve.
But the truth is, only some things truly make a difference, and only when there’s space for them.
It reminds me of working out: I’ll follow a program for 6–12 weeks, then switch it up. That same rhythm can apply to other priorities—focusing intentionally for a while, then shifting as life changes.
Final Thought
Revisiting this podcast reminded me that small habits can have big meaning—but they only work when they fit into your real life. Sometimes the best thing we can do is pick one thing, focus for a season, and give ourselves grace for the rest.
What “season” are you in right now, and which relationships or priorities are you feeling called to nurture?
HZ Reflections 