Autumn Rituals for Balance, Rest & Seasonal Time Management

In this episode of the Grow Like a Mother Podcast, Jill Wright explores the wisdom of the Fall Equinox and how seasonal rhythms can help us find balance, let go, and align our schedules with what really matters.

As the days shorten and the light balances with the dark, we’re invited to pause, reset, and shift how we manage our time, energy, and productivity.

If you’ve been feeling busy, overwhelmed, or guilty about slowing down, this conversation offers both inspiration and practical tools. Jill shares insights from nature, simple seasonal rituals, and gentle reminders that rest is productive.

Talked about in today's episode:

✅ What the Fall Equinox teaches us about balance, reflection, and letting go
✅ How to take time cues from nature to guide your own rhythms
✅ Why preparing for rest can feel busy, and how to reframe it with compassion
✅ Simple autumn rituals: nature walks, home energy clearing, symbolic tokens, and affirmations

Time Stamps:

00:02 – Starting the conversation after the Fall Equinox
00:29 – Permission to slow down and find balance in a busy season
00:52 – Wisdom from trees and animals: shedding, preparing, adapting
02:22 – Honoring traditional wisdom + living in rhythm with the seasons and moon
05:47 – The Fall Equinox explained: balance, reflection, and letting go
07:58 – Seasonal practices: nature walks, home energy clearing, and symbolic rituals
13:24 – Working with fall’s energy to create ease, abundance, and clarity

Resources & Next Steps

• Take the Productivity Persona Quiz → jillwright.ca/quiz

• Explore the Time Magic Planner → jillwright.ca/planner

• Follow Jill on Instagram → @growlikeamother

🍂 The Fall Equinox is your seasonal reminder to reset, not by doing more, but by doing less with greater intention. Rest, reflection, and rhythm are not luxuries. They are the foundation of sustainable growth.