NST No!vember 2024

Shrewbie

My dear turtles! You have heard of Stoptober...  I now give you NO!vember.

This month is all about saying “no” to things (objects, concepts, events, activities, people) that do not add to your life, in order to make space for the things you really need/want. This month, reject energy-draining events or obligations, say no to unnecessary spending, to eating out when it involves food that does not nourish the body or when the cost is prohibitive. Reserve the right to get rid of possessions that weigh you down and refuse to add more purchases to your life.

In the words of @apple_muncher back in November 2015 "Dedicate yourself and be ruthless for the next 30 days. Work out what you truly need and learn to separate your needs from your wants.
We are bombarded by advertising that tells us that we need to continuously spend more and more, to acquire more and more, in order to be better people. DO NOT BELIEVE THE LIES"

Some people find it easy to say no. Are you one of those people? If you’re not, or even if you are, practise saying "no" with me this month!

Decluttering the mental space: 

What is on the agenda in November? What or who will you say “no” to this month? Identify anything that drains your energy, is impeding your goals or that you just don’t enjoy anymore.

Practise the “fast no” and the “slow yes” i.e. say “no” to people first; most of the time you can always change your mind later! (the life changing magic of not giving a f*ck by S.Knight)

What habit/s could you remove this month to make your life better?

Decluttering the physical space:

Get rid - identify ten things that you can declutter and/or sell

Implement 5 min tidying bursts - you decide how many you do per day/week

Goals and positive changes...

NSDs - How can you organise your month to maximise NSDs? Identify a target that works for your goals. Fuel and medical costs do not lose an NSD. 

By saying "no", what are you creating space for in your life?

Who's with me?

Shrewbie

Reserved for turtle contenders:

1. Shrewbie
2. beanielou
3. Betharooni
4. grandmanerd
5. weenancyinAmerica
6. f0xh0les
7. apple_muncher
8. KajiKita
9. basketcase
10. DrCarrie
11. ladybird1106
12. dizzyblnd
13. DawnW
14. ditty1234
15. laura_lau
16. TizerCat
17. Flying_-by
18. thrifty_taylor
19. Nintud

beanielou

It’s a yes from me @Shrewbie.  Thanks for the shiny new thread. 

Betharooni

Hi @Shrewbie

Can I join in again for November? Thanks 

grandmanerd

yes please Shrewbie - I'm aiming to get rid of a lot more than 10 things.

weenancyinAmerica

Please sign me up for the month - I am desperate for help this month. I really need to declutter so much - physically and mentally this month. Thank you.

f0xh0les

No! . oh, sorry, I mean Yes!!

apple_muncher

I was going to quote from the Vicar of Dibley (no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, yes) but f0xh0les got there first.

Me too please!

KajiKita

I need more ‘no-ing’, so I’d like to join this month … 😊

KK

basketcase

I'd like to have a go this month, please.

YES to NO!!

DrCarrie

Me please Shrewbie!