You know how I said I was going to stop doing spin classes in the evenings and switch to more relaxed workouts? Well… I haven’t. But even after an evening spin, I actually feel tired when I go to bed now. My mind isn’t racing like it used to at night - and I’m calling that a small miracle.

I think it helps that I’ve stopped drinking tea in the evenings - decaf only now - and I’ve been enjoying my nightly chamomile. Yes, most nights I still have a handful of Minstrels. Come on, I’m allowed a treat, right? At least it's not alcohol.

And this whole autumn vibe? I am so here for it. I think it might actually be my favourite season. Last weekend, I made the house cosy with lights and candles, and now I just want to hibernate here. On days without meetings, I’ve been working from home more. I used to prefer the office, but right now… this sofa is calling my name.

Lately, I’ve been having these little “aha” moments in the mornings while spinning or stretching. I tend to text Jessie to share them. They’re small insights, but they feel significant - like noticing opportunities that were always there, but I used to be too tangled up in my own head to see them.

One morning this week I didn’t do my usual routine - exercise, stretching, sitting quietly for a minute. I woke up late and had to take the boys to the dentist. That day, I didn’t feel as grounded, and no insights or slightly meaningful thoughts came to me. It made me realise that I should stick to my morning routine, even if it’s just for a short time. Those small moments of movement and quiet help me feel more centred, and usually some useful thoughts start swirling around in my head.

As I mentioned before, it’s so easy to get pulled offline by stress, caffeine, alcohol, overworking - anything that drowns out your own quiet inner signal telling you to just be. I thought working nonstop was the only way to grow my business and make a difference. Head down. Work hard. Repeat. But piling on all that stress wasn’t the most productive - or joyful - way to live. I was blind to opportunities and to the amazing people willing to help. And I started to take everything so seriously.

Sobriety has made a huge difference too. I haven’t been sober for this long in years, and the benefits are already real. People always say life changes after sobriety - and now I really get it, even after just a month (today is 31st October). It feels like finally being able to rest, expand, and trust that growth is possible. 

I know most of my recent posts have been about sobriety but honestly, it’s the main thing in my life right now. It’s making a big difference, and I’m genuinely proud of myself for sticking with it.

Sometimes the simplest shifts - less caffeine, more rest, a handful of Minstrels (definitely a handful of Minstrels) - can make all the difference. And you know what? I’m so here for it. 🩷