diff --git a/.circleci/config.yml b/.circleci/config.yml
index d91ac4c4f..26e93e9d9 100644
--- a/.circleci/config.yml
+++ b/.circleci/config.yml
@@ -205,6 +205,6 @@ workflows:
       - "Validate Documentation (required)":
           requires:
             - "Validate PR"
-      - "CHANGELOG.develop updated (optional)":
-          requires:
-            - "Validate PR"
+      # - "CHANGELOG.develop updated (optional)":
+      #     requires:
+      #       - "Validate PR"
diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE
index dbc31a9af..03e909346 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE
@@ -2,6 +2,8 @@ Thank you :heart: for contributing to Spacemacs!
 
 Before you submit this pull request, please ensure it is against the `develop` branch and that you have read the [CONTRIBUTING.org](https://github.com/syl20bnr/spacemacs/blob/develop/CONTRIBUTING.org) file. It contains instructions on how to properly follow our conventions on commit messages, documentation, change log entries and other elements.
 
+Don't forget to update CHANGELOG.develop if you want to be mentioned in the release file!
+
 This message should be replaced with a description of your change.
 
 Cheers!