Six Ways to Feel Better This Fall!
As the seasons shift, it's important to lean into the upcoming season rather than against it. Respecting your circadian rhythm as the days get shorter is a profound way that you can support your health! Today I'll be offering some ways to lean into the season and be healthiest, most vibrant version of you!
P.S. there is an in-season, fall produce guide included at the end of this read.
~my favorite ways to lean into fall~
Warm bevvies
This is self-explanatory, warm beverages are an easy way to feel cozy and centered in your routine. Whether it's a warm bevvie upon waking or part of your wind down routine, this habit is sure to help you lean into the season! I'm personally not a huge pumpkin spice girl, but if I were, I would so be making pumpkin spiced drinks at home right now! Instead, I'm drinking more herbal teas than I normally do, namely peppermint and chamomile.
Create a cozy evening routine
Shorter days call for relaxing in a cozy atmosphere at home! Create a space and routine that you love to retreat to back to each night. Keep the lights low, gather ideas for low stimulation activities to wind down, and maybe, just maybe, let yourself go to bed a little earlier to reflect the longer nights. Some of my favorite evening activities are drinking tea, embroidery, reading, gua sha, laying on my acupressure mat or having a foot bath with magnesium chloride flakes (this helps boost magnesium!). I typically pick 2-3 of these things to do to wind down, and when I stick with this routine, I sleep so much better and have amazing energy in the days that follow!
Home cooked meals
More often than not, summers are spent staying up late and enjoying well deserved meals out and about. As the days get shorter and I feel more drawn to stay at home, I like to plan exciting, seasonally inspired meals at home! I'll be sharing more of the meals I make at home on my Instagram stories in the months to come. I like to shop at the farmer's market to get inspired by what's in season. For example, if I come across a delicata squash, I type into Pinterest "paleo delicata squash dinners" to get inspired!
Clear out the old
A change in season is the perfect time to reorganize your kitchen, go through closets, weed through and restock your pantry, and make sure the routines you want to carry into the season are well placed reminders and systems in your home. For example, if you have been doing home workouts inside because it's been hot this summer, now is the time to get your set up ready for fresh air! Place the items you wish to use more frequently in more obvious places, and items you rarely use, or would rather not use, out of sight. This helps set you up for the things you actually want to be doing, even if you feel like you're on autopilot!
Foraging in nature
Movement doesn't have to be all structured workouts and Apple Watch activity recording worthy. Take a walk around your neighborhood or go to a park nearby and see what the season of fall has brought down to the ground! Maybe you can even use what you find to make a fall themed craft... which leads me to my next idea!
Season themed crafts & decorating
Nervous system support at it's finest. Doing something you enjoy, tapping into your creativity, and allowing yourself to rest in this joyful activity is a double win for your health. Not only are you calming your nervous system while you craft and make your home cozy, but you are ensuring that you will feel calm and restful in the weeks to come when your house is clean and pleasing to you!
In Season Fall Produce Guide
Of course you can always just head over to the local farmer's market and see what's in season there, but in case you're like me and also buy from the grocery store, it's important to know what's currently in season to get the most fresh food and available nutrients into your diet!
Delicata Squash, Butternut Squash, Acorn Squash, Pumpkin
Kale, Lettuce, Arugula, Spinach, Bok Choy, Collard Greens
Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts
Beets, Potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips
Cilantro, Chives, Dill, Sage, Rosemary, Parsley, Thyme
Apples, Pomegranate, Pears, Cranberries, Figs, Persimmons, Grapes, Plums, Kiwi
