Autumn is an opportunity to take stock of your year and end it on a note by embracing healthy habits. These habits encompass not well being but also mental and emotional wellness. Here are some suggestions, for cultivating healthy habits during the fall season.
Focus on Getting Better Sleep
Sleep is a very underrated healthy habit, and one you should always start with. Getting good sleep can reduce your stress, help with anxiety, and even boost your productivity. Try to focus on getting better sleep in healthy, natural ways. Instead of taking meds for sleeping, try melatonin or using an essential oil diffuser at night. Take a bath before bedtime to relax, and read in bed instead of watching TV. Keep your phone turned off if you can, as this will help keep you from being up later than you should.
Switch to Warm Drinks in the Morning
As the weather shifts, in autumn you have the opportunity to savor your beverages in the morning. It might be worth considering a switch, to warmer options. If coffee isn’t your preference why not explore some tea. Opt for a glass of warm lemon water as an alternative morning beverage? These choices will keep you hydrated provide a boost of energy and make for a way to kickstart your day during the fall season.
Use a Journal or Planner
To improve your productivity and find more clarity in your life, consider using a planner or journal in the morning. You can set your alarm for about 20-30 minutes earlier than normal so that you have enough time to write in your planner in the morning. Journaling is great with any daily routine, but there are some different benefits between using it in the morning or evening. Try both to see which you prefer.
Practice Hygge
Hygge is the Danish practice of being cozy, comfortable, and relaxed. You spend more time just winding down and enjoying your downtime, instead of trying to constantly be running around keeping busy. You can actually use your daily planner to fit hygge in your days, and add it to your daily routine. This can also be considered a great way to practice self-care each day.
Add in Gentle Exercise
Regular physical activity is crucial, for maintaining health even if you don’t follow a workout routine. Consider incorporating some exercise into your routine. You could try something such, as practicing yoga in the mornings or going hiking on weekends. Alternatively you could revisit a pastime or activity that you haven’t engaged in for a while.
