For many, this time of year is filled with excitement for the crisp fall mornings, the beautiful colors of leaves changing, and pumpkin spice everything. Contrarily, many of us are mourning summer weather and find it more difficult to adapt to the chillier days ahead. I fall into this latter category and have been finding myself dreading the colder months ahead. I've compiled a list of helpful strategies to ease the transition if you find yourself struggling with letting summer go as much as I am!
1. Fall activities - as wonderful as summer can be with beach days and warm weather, fall and winter offer activities that summer just can't fulfill. If you enjoy outdoor activities, start getting excited for those and make a list of all the things you want to do with this new season upon us! Hiking among a scenic view of fall leaves, pumpkin decorating, apple picking, skiing...what is it that fills you with joy? And if outdoor activities aren't your thing, that's ok! I always recommend a little time spent outside, but there are lots of indoor things to do as well. Are there fall recipes you can commit to making? A new restaurant you want to try? Watching movies that get you into the Halloween spirit? Sitting on the balcony with a cozy blanket, tea, and a good book? Buying yourself a new sweater or jacket that you feel amazing in? Art projects with the little ones using fall leaves? There truly is something for everyone if you look deep enough!
2. Support - The Beatles got it right when they sang, "I get by with a little help from my friends." I have a few friends that absolutely love fall, so I'm going to be leaning on them a little bit more right now. And even if some don't look forward to the colder months like me, then better reason to meet up and do something new to embrace the season together! Go biking together, plan a little fall getaway at Niagara on the Lake (this is on my list!), picnic in a park, help declutter each other's places and bring out fall clothes and decor...brainstorm with your favorite people and have some outings and activities to look forward to with them!
3. Start a new, healthy habit - not everything has to revolve around it being a transition from hot to cold. A new season is a beautiful opportunity to start something new, just for you. Perhaps you want to start meditating for 20 minutes every day, or learn a new language or instrument, start every day with a walk, commit to meal prepping, or reading one book a week...choose whatever speaks to you and stick to it.
I hope you find this helpful, and as always, extra support is here at Thrive if you need it. Happy Autumn!
2. Support - The Beatles got it right when they sang, "I get by with a little help from my friends." I have a few friends that absolutely love fall, so I'm going to be leaning on them a little bit more right now. And even if some don't look forward to the colder months like me, then better reason to meet up and do something new to embrace the season together! Go biking together, plan a little fall getaway at Niagara on the Lake (this is on my list!), picnic in a park, help declutter each other's places and bring out fall clothes and decor...brainstorm with your favorite people and have some outings and activities to look forward to with them!
3. Start a new, healthy habit - not everything has to revolve around it being a transition from hot to cold. A new season is a beautiful opportunity to start something new, just for you. Perhaps you want to start meditating for 20 minutes every day, or learn a new language or instrument, start every day with a walk, commit to meal prepping, or reading one book a week...choose whatever speaks to you and stick to it.
I hope you find this helpful, and as always, extra support is here at Thrive if you need it. Happy Autumn!
Jessica Kristy
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