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Hi Reader,

Remember Poppy's Kleenex box situation from last week? (If you need a recap, she ate most of one).

We're still recovering. A few vet trips and more than a few nights of very little sleep later, our girl is finally getting back to herself. I can't say the same for my under-eye circles.

And honestly? Poppy wasn't the only one running low this month.

My energy had been slipping for a few weeks. Things that normally light me up, a new idea, a planning session, a client win, just felt flat. When you've built your whole business around loving your schedule, you notice that fast.

So this week, I listened.

I took a week with no meetings. Okay, technically two. But both were with vendors for our retreat next week, and they felt more like a fun field trip than work.

Then I leaned all the way into fall, my favorite season.

I ordered the Halloween teas from Club Magic Hour.

I saged the house and built a new altar with crystals and my current favorite oracle deck.

I met with my functional medicine doctor.

I sang Bruno Mars on the treadmill. Loudly.

I celebrated the fall equinox with all four elements. Water was an extra long hot shower. Fire was a cinnamon apple candle. Earth was a batch of cookies. Air was a long walk with Calm's bilateral music in my ears.

And yes, I watched Gilmore Girls. Obviously.

By the time Katy, my COO, and I sat down to plan Q4, I was excited again. Actually excited.

Here's the shift.

When your energy dips, pushing harder rarely brings it back. For me, it took a quiet calendar with a side of my favorite things.

Happy Fall!

XO,
Holly

P.S. There's a reason I slowed down this week. Our 10th retreat kicks off next Thursday, and my team comes in Wednesday. We know not everyone can be there in person, so we planned a whole inbox of surprises to celebrate with you. It starts Monday with a podcast episode I still can't believe finally happened, plus more goodies than Christmas from our retreat gift bag. Don't miss your inbox next week.

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