29 / 09 / 25 |
The Late Summer Reset |

Prioritising Wellbeing in the Season of Change.

It’s been a minute. "Where have you been?"... Asked nobody, but lucky for you, I’m going to share.

I’ve been working, resting here and there, but most importantly, taking care of my mental health. Rest, and not feeling guilty about it, is something I’ve realised I’ve struggled with for a long time.

Overworking is all too familiar to many of us, me included, who juggle a 9–5, family life or a side hustle. We call ourselves self-proclaimed

“Night Owls” and refuse to be told otherwise. Well, that motto was starting to take its toll on me.

I needed to hit the pause button and step back from what had become familiar: unhealthy routines and unrealistic expectations.

Did you know the Autumn Equinox falls in the second-to-last week of September? It’s the point in Earth’s orbit when the sun shines directly on the equator, creating a nearly equal amount of daylight and darkness.

“Equal amount” simply means the same quantity or measure of something.

An equal amount often brings fairness, balance and consistency.

The time I took off from writing, blogging and other activities revealed some unhealthy habits I’d been carrying for years. They were a kind of coping mechanism, I suppose, but still unhealthy.

Since reading about the Autumn Equinox, I’ve been reflecting on “equal amounts” and what that looks like in my life right now:

- Am I giving as much energy to my day job as I do to life outside of work?

- If I’m sacrificing personal time, am I setting limits on how much I’m willing to give?

- Am I neglecting myself physically, mentally or emotionally?

They were tough questions, but ones I needed to answer honestly.

Most, if not all, of my answers pointed to the same conclusion: a lack of balance.

The idea of balance will always vary from person to person, and that’s a good thing. My version of balance won’t look the same as yours, and it shouldn’t. So, in a roundabout way, my time off from writing was about figuring out what balance feels like for me and how to create it.
The timing couldn’t have been better with autumn’s arrival.

I’ve promised myself to prioritise wellbeing over work. Why? Because prioritising my wellbeing is what balance looks and feels like to me.

A couple of months back, I started going for 10K walks. I’d get in from work, change into my workout gear and head out for a two-hour walk.
No headphones. No scrolling through my phone. Just me and my surroundings - a well-deserved break from technology.

And you know what? I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was short-lived, though. As I often do, I let overworking creep back in.

But this time, I’m trying something new. I’m holding myself accountable. No more excuses - just being consistent, fair and balanced.

If you’ve made it this far, I guess some of my waffle has resonated with you (slightly)?

Below are few of my recommendations for prioritising your wellbeing this Autumn:

As the days grow shorter and the air turns cooler, I’m learning that balance isn’t about doing everything - it’s about doing what matters and allowing yourself to rest.

If you’ve been feeling out of sync, I hope this autumn brings a gentle reset for you, just as it has for me.