In November, I’m going to be intentionally noticing the little things.
Intentionally Noticing The Little Things
November, with its colder days, earlier sunsets, and the gratitude-focused holiday of Thanksgiving. This season naturally invites us to slow down, reflect, and pay closer attention to the small, often overlooked moments that enrich our lives.
I find myself savoring things more intentionally this time of year, leaning into the small joys that usually slip by unnoticed in the rush of life. It’s like November gives me permission to notice what I might otherwise miss.
We know that happiness isn’t always the big, bold gestures but the small, steady comforts we might otherwise overlook. In this quiet, in these ordinary moments, there’s a beauty so simple and pure that it reminds me just how blessed I am.
November marks a nearing end to the year, making it a beautiful time to look back on what’s passed. Honouring the small moments encourages us to reflect on little joys, accomplishments, and even challenges of the year that have shaped us.
I’m keeping my plan for November simple:
# 1 Each day, I’m going to note down and reflect on something “small” that I’m grateful for—a sunny morning, a call with a friend, a few minutes of quiet. Cultivating gratitude for these moments will help me have a deeper appreciation for my daily life.
# 2 I’m going to spend more time unplugged and in quiet times of reading, reflective journaling and just being.
This month I’m joining Sarah Westfall in Liturgy of The Little Things ( read more here ). You’re welcome to join too.
What are you focusing on in November? Do share.
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I seriously need to follow #2. I need to unplug. There are days, I waste so much time watching or reading bogus content that I regret later. I also feel guilt and shame. But then I tell myself that the design of the internet is deliberately made to turn human beings into addicts and I am only human. It will take lot of discipline and mindfulness on my part to unplug. However, I am happy at my progress. The first step of cure is diagnosis and I have done that. I really feel grateful to have people like you around me who always bring me back to the right path with your writings. Thanks for this post. I needed exactly this encouragement.
It’s a constant battle, Balaka. No need to feel guilt and shame – I’ve learned that they don’t really help.
What I’m doing is putting a timer and spending time journaling and reading off gadgets (my Kindle doesn’t count).
We learn from and encourage each other, no? ♥
Gratitude is always the way to go, isn’t it? Sometimes I struggle with it but I find that I can usually even find good reasons to be grateful for bad things like cancer and bedbugs. 🙂 xxx
We all struggle with this, Marsha. You’re a great example of someone who pushes through the hard stuff, sees the light and shares it! ♥
#2 was/is my goal for the month too. I’m spending less time on socials and more with family/traveling/writing/reading. Speaking of reflective journaling, I’m on the lookout for some interesting reflective journaling prompts. Do you happen to have any go-to sources, Corinne?
Nice to know that, Shinjini. Wishing you many happy unplugged hours. About the prompts, I’m still working on the Kokoro ones. Will be on the look out with you.
Pausing to notice the little things that matter sounds like the right thing to do, Corinne. I really need to slow down. Lately, it feels like my life has suddenly become so busy. Thankfully, I’m managing to get everything done at home. But unless I make time to slow down and focus on the little things that bring me joy inside and out, it will never happen. I always enjoy reading your intentions each month, Corinne—they nudge me to pause and reflect as well.
I’m hoping you managed to slow down in November. Guessing that would be hard with young children and catering to their needs. November was a difficult month for us, Vini, but it made me more mindful of the little things I so take for granted.