Enough

1st November. Time to start again.

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"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." – Leonardo da Vinci

I’m diving into November with a different kind of mindset.

After 31 intense October days of deep decluttering— peeling back the layers of "too much" in all its forms—I've emerged with a few insights and even more questions.

This process wasn’t just about getting rid of the contents of my airing cupboard and 27 thousand journals, it allowed me to explore all the mental, emotional, and psychological weight I was carrying without even realising.

And if I'm being honest, the process left me completed knackered and a little wrung out.

This month, I want a gentle month.

Which is good news because I’ve learned that “less” can be a form of “more,” and if you’re up for it, I’d love for us to explore this together.

The Temptation of More
We live in a culture that relentlessly tells us we need more—more love, more money, more time, more energy to achieve more things and do more stuff to fill us from the inside out and outside in. Positive psychologists call it the “hedonic treadmill,” this cycle of wanting, getting, and then wanting again. We’re told that more is better and that accumulating, achieving, and hustling are the markers of success and fulfillment. But is that really true?

After a month of letting go of my stuff, I discovered that the less I held on to stuff, the better I felt—freer, lighter, and more attuned to what really matters. It’s not just stuff but projects, possessions, plans.

But the big question remains: how much ‘stuff’ do we actually need for it to hit the e-spot? The enough spot. (Does it even exist? 😂) And what does enough feel like for you in all areas of your life.

Introducing the Life Tanks of Love, Money, Energy, and Time
This November, I’m inviting us to take a gentle look at what I call our "life tanks." Picture each tank—love, money, energy, time—as an essential source of fuel for our inner engines.

Over the month, we’ll explore these tanks, asking ourselves what “not enough,” “enough,” and “more than enough” feels like in each area. We’ll examine what each tank looks like when it’s balanced, when it’s running low, and when it’s overfull.

We’ll also explore - what’s good enough? There’s been acres of newsprint written about quiet quitting (doing the bare minimum at work to not get fired) to being a good enough parent (giving up perfectionism and eating pizza in bed with your kids - just me?) What good enough? Who sets that standard? Who decides that?

Finding Space in Enoughness
For many of us, filling our lives to the brim feels like a form of security. But what if we didn’t need to? What if, instead of packing every minute with activities, we left room for stillness, space for spontaneity, conversations, connection, and even boredom? The universe loves a vacuum. (Is that really true?) What if we find out? What would happen if we dared to “do nothing” now and then, to book time in our diaries without an agenda, or even to let a whole day be plan-free? This month, let’s challenge ourselves to create room—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too. I feel tempted to create another challenge - do nothing for 30 minutes a day. But actually, let’s not. Let’s not ‘do’ another challenge. Let’s not create structure around this.

Let’s just focus on one word this month.

Enough.

And see where it takes us.

Minimalism isn’t about stripping life of joy or comfort; it’s about choosing with intention. And as we explore the concept of enough, I hope we’ll each find a rhythm of space that feels supportive, not empty. This journey of “enough” invites us to redefine what we need to be content, to feel loved, and to live with purpose without always chasing “more.”

Invitation to Pause
So, if you’re with me, let’s give ourselves permission to step off the hedonic treadmill this month. What if November is our time to lean into the simplicity of “enough.” Let’s ask fewer questions about “What more can I do?” and instead get curious about what it feels like to have just the right amount in each area. This is a month for staring into space, for being “unproductive” on purpose.

Journal Prompt:
What does “enough” look like for you in each of your life tanks—love, money, energy, and time?

(We were supposed to be doing The Artist’s Way this month but that’s too much. Let’s have a little time to catch our breath and let’s fire up our creativity 1st May)