We’re officially in the season where everything starts to speed up. Emails start flying again, end-of-year targets pile up, social plans sneak into the weekends, and before you know it, December arrives, and you’re running on fumes trying to catch up with everything (and everyone).

But here’s the truth: not every “rush” deserves your energy.

This is your gentle reminder to pause before the year ends. To give yourself permission to reset, not by pushing harder, but by realigning. Here are some steps you can take to get started: 

Step 1: Check your pace, not your progress.

Sometimes we measure success by how much we’ve done. But real progress often hides in the quiet moments - the days you said no, the times you rested, the boundaries you built.
So ask yourself: Is the pace I’m moving at still serving me?
If it’s not, slow down. You’re not behind; you’re becoming more intentional.

Step 2: Create space to breathe.

Before you fill your calendar with December’s to-dos, schedule rest. Real rest, not scrolling in bed kind of rest. Take a solo walk. Reconnect with your routines. Journal. Declutter your digital life. Let stillness find you again.

The truth is, burnout doesn’t always come from doing too much, sometimes it comes from "doing too much without meaning."
Give yourself space to find meaning again.

Step 3: Reflect on what actually matters.

Ask:

* What do I want to carry into the new year?
* What can I finally lay down?
* Who do I want to be when this year closes out?

You don’t need to “finish strong” if it costs your peace. Finish aligned instead.

So before you rush into December’s chaos, "pause, breathe, and reset."
Not because you’re giving up, but because you’re making space for what truly matters.

✨ So dearest readers, this is your reset before the rush. 

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