Autumn is upon us, the season between summer and winter. The good thing about this season is that it is a transitioning period. A lot of people view this season as a time to prepare for winter. Not just people of course, this is the harvest period for animals and birds too. Which means that in this season a lot of change and preparation for that change is required. But this change is not easy that’s why some people may experience seasonal sadness or a lack of motivation. In this post you will find 5 Self Care Ideas. These self-care tips are designs to help you transition well in this period. Self-care is of course an important part of wellbeing which is why we talk about it.
According to VeryWellMind self-care is defined as the ‘multidimensional, multifaceted process of purposeful engagement in strategies that promote healthy functioning and enhance well-being.’ The term describes the conscious act of a person to promote their own physical, mental, and emotional health. I want to highlight the importance of self-care being a conscious act that you do. Which means that self-care involves our active participation in it. If you do not think about taking care of yourself consciously you will neglect yourself.
Which is why in this new season self-care should be viewed as the conscious act to promote your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Most people neglect these acts in these period. So here are 5 Self Care ideas for Autumn.
- Gratitude List
Gratitude is a positive emotion that involves being thankful and appreciative and is associated with several mental and physical health benefits. Being thankful is a very important quality that is an essential part of self-care.
Around this time of the year reflecting on the good that has happened to you is very important. Most people focus and remember only the negative experiences or encounters. Which in turns leads to them viewing life negatively and pessimistically.
So, the first thing to do as part of your self-care is to create a list of all the things that you are grateful and thankful for. It is important to do this as part of taking care your emotional well-being. It will help you to see that there is so much in your life to be thankful for and to keep you going.
Making lists can very powerful so make sure to do this.
- Take Walks
Taking walks is extremely good for you mentally and physically. When the weather is cold a lot of people prefer to hibernate in their homes. If the weather is extreme to the point that it is unsafe to go outside. Take precaution of course, safety first. However, if it is safe to go outside to take a casual stroll even if it is just 10 minutes, do it. Walking is very important for your health. Firstly, walking helps you to maintain healthy weight and lose body fat. It also helps to prevent various diseases and conditions. Secondly, taking walks can help you to clear your mind and organise your thoughts.
- Change up your Closet.
With the change of the season and weather conditions. This can be the perfect time to change up your look. A lot of your clothes may be summer clothing so it may be time to change your closet. I find it exciting to shop for new clothes or looks. So, you may find this activity as part of your self-care exciting and something to look forward too.
- Create an Autumn Mood Board
A mood board is an arrangement of images, materials, pieces of text, etc. intended to evoke or project a particular style or concept. Mood boards are very exciting as they give you the opportunity to be creative. Something that you can do is create an Autumn mood board which can include your style ideas, the books you’re planning to read and the activities you want to do. It will be very rewarding to see these concept come to life. But also, mood boards are a great activity that can keep you engaged.
- Find a New Hobby.
This Autumn something that you can do as part of your self-care is finding a hobby for yourself. Hobbies can have a direct impact on your physical and mental health. If you are into playing basketball or football with your friends on the weekend. This will obviously have a good impact on your physical health. But there are many hobbies out there that can engage your physical as well as your mental health. This is because hobbies enhance the quality of your life. On my next blog post I will talk about some hobbies that you can do as they are an important part of self-care.
5 Hobbies that you can do this Autumn
- Journaling
- Reading
- Dancing
- Pilates
- In-door Sports
These are my 5 Self-care ideas you can do in Autumn. As mentioned, autumn is a good transitioning time. This transitioning be difficult as you may find yourself less motivated to do things outside of school or work. Which is why it is important to make sure that you are taking care of yourself. A big takeaway away from this post is remembering that self-care is a conscious act. Do not neglect to look after yourself this season.
