Saying Yes to No-vember 🍂

November 2nd, 2025

Issue 54

Weekly Pause & Reset

Mindfully designed to offer healthy lifestyle-design & wellbeing info, tips, inspiration & insights to jumpstart your week.

No-vember

Sweet Sunday to you 😌

I feel like the month of November invites us to slow down. Today, Daylight Savings gives us one extra hour to do as we please. From here until the Winter Equinox, the daylight hours get shorter, offering up the opportunity for turning inward, shining a light on introspection and personal reflection. Sounds good, right?

As an OT, I often emphasize lifestyle balance with my clients…balance between rest and activity; between routine & spontaneity; work & play; caring for self & caring for others; saying yes & saying no to something or someone…

This brings me to my No-vember Invitation for us all:

Notice the natural rhythm of your day to day and notice how it feels for you. Frenetic? Energized? Composed? Note: Each day may look the same on paper, but feel very different.

As your week ahead takes shape, where can you intentionally say “no” in order to restore some equilibrium and to preserve your energy for the things that matter most to you?

Saying No to adding more to your “to-do” list, when possible.
Saying No to self-limiting beliefs.
Saying No to nonessential tasks.
Saying No to spreading yourself too thin.
What else?

With gratitude,

Steph 🧡

P.S. Guess what…

I am excited to share that I am now accepting Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance for Lifestyle Redesign® informed Occupational Therapy! If you would like to hear more, reach out and let’s chat!

Weekly Wellness Intention ✨

I choose to honor my capacity by saying no to what drains my energy, and yes to what restores balance, meaning, and presence in my daily life.

Info & Inspo 💫

Excited to be starting up workshops at 49 Brigham again!

Save the date!

Steep & Savor: Mindfulness and the Ritual of Tea

Saturday, November 15th, 10:30-12:00. $25/person or $45 for 2. Register here. Take home your hand-made blends!

And to enjoy with your cup of tea:

What is Lifestyle Redesign Occupational Therapy?

The services I provide as an OT are informed by Lifestyle Redesign®. I work with people to create and implement healthy & meaningful habits and routines that match their values and goals. Examples might include building the following lifestyle activities into your day: stress reduction & management, physical activity, adequate sleep and rest, nutrition management, life-balance…all with the goal of increasing health, happiness, and wellbeing.

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