13/11/2025
I know it’s totally cliche, and you probably see it all over social media at this time of year, but as the trees release their leaves, nature also offers us an invitation to release what weighs us down too.
Autumn teaches us that letting go is not failure, it’s vital.
As we near the middle of November, give yourself permission to say NO to:
🍁 People pleasing
* Pause before automatically saying yes to things and ask: “Do I truly want to do this, or am I doing it to please someone else.”.
* Notice where your “yes” costs you peace - and honour that.
🍁 Over committing
* Look at your week and gently remove one thing that feels heavy or unnecessary.
* Give yourself one night a week as a non-negotiable night just for you.
🍁 Holding on
* Set a reminder once or twice a day to pause and notice your breath.
* Practise softening your jaw and shoulders every time you notice tension.
🍁 Carrying what isn’t yours
* When you feel overwhelmed, ask: “Is this actually mine?”
* Release the need to fix everything - listening and caring is enough.
🍁 Ignoring your need for rest
* Choose one restorative ritual each week: a slower day, an early night, a warm bath, or an afternoon sit down with your book..
* Respect your energy dips, especially in autumn - rather than pushing through them.
* Schedule rest the same way you schedule plans; treat it as essential, not optional.