November: A Month of Slowing, Softening & Coming Back to Yourself

November arrives with a softer, slower and more intentional energy. The air shifts, the days get shorter, and the world around us seems to whisper “it’s okay to rest.” 

For so many of us, this month can feel like a tug-of-war, a struggle between wanting to finish the year strong, but also craving a little more rest, or showing up for everyone else while in reality you're longing to refill your own cup. 

November is your reminder, you don’t have to do it all. Give yourself permission to exhale, to release what’s heavy, and to choose gentleness over pressure.

Intentions for November

Here are five intentions to guide you through November: 

• Release What No Longer Serves You: Let go of anything that feels heavy to make room for what feels light, aligned, and true to who you are now.

• Create Space for Stillness and Rest: Allow yourself to slow down without guilt, rest isn’t something you earn, it’s something you deserve.

• Listen to Your Intuition: Your inner voice already knows the way, tune in, trust it, and stop second-guessing yourself.

• Protect Your Peace: Set boundaries that honour your energy, it’s okay to say no, to step back, or to choose quiet over chaos.

• Choose What Nourishes You: Spend your time and energy on what truly fills you up, the people, moments, and habits that make you feel good inside and out.

Affirmations for November

Let these words be your anchor as you move through the month:

• I’m releasing what doesn’t align and making room for what does.

• I give myself permission to truly rest.

• I trust myself to make decisions that feel right for me.

• I can love people and still protect my energy.

• I choose what supports my mind, body, and soul.

Journal Prompts for November

​​Use these prompts to reflect, realign, and root into the energy of the month:

• What are you holding on to unnecessarily? How would it feel to release it and trust what’s next?

• Where in your life are you pushing when you really need to pause?

• What is your intuition telling you that you’’ve been ignoring?

• Where in your life do you need stronger boundaries?

• What drains your energy the most right now? What truly restores it?

  
  

Romanticizing November

November invites us to notice the small, beautiful moments in our days. Lean into the calm and cozy energy of the season with these simple rituals:

• Make your morning coffee or tea a slow ritual, savoring each sip instead of rushing.

• Enjoy a quiet morning in bed with a good book, wrapped in a cozy blanket, guilt-free.

• Take a solo walk outside with no podcast, no music, just the crunch of leaves and your own thoughts.

• Take a solo walk, no podcast or music, just you. 

• Bake something comforting and let your home fill with warm, cozy smells.

• Write little appreciation notes or texts to people who brighten your day.

Remember, November isn’t about doing more, it’s about being more present with yourself, honoring your rhythms, and finding joy in the quiet moments. Give yourself permission to slow down, breathe, and savor the gentle beauty of this season.

Happy Journaling!

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