With the weather getting colder and leaves changing color, it’s time to start thinking about self-care. Fall is a perfect season for trying new things that you might not have been able to do during summer.
Self-care does not have to be a complicated process. In fact, it can be as simple as taking a few minutes for yourself and giving your body the rest that it deserves even if you do not feel like doing anything at all. Fall is an excellent time of year to give self-care some thought since there are many activities that can be done in your own home. Here are some ideas for fall self-care that will help you to unwind and relax so that stress does not take over your life completely.
Here are 11 ideas of ways to take care of yourself this fall!
1. Get a massage or pretend you’re having one while taking a warm bath with bubbles, or lavender oil. Use scented candles or heat up the room before entering it.
2. Go apple picking and bake yourself a sugar-free pie (and don’t forget the sugar-free ice cream!)
3. Drink a cup of tea while reading or journaling (treat yourself to two cups instead of just one) or maybe read through old journals that are filled with memories and who you used to be.
4. Try hot yoga or a meditation at home, using video tutorials online. There’s even some great ones on YouTube!
5. Visit an autumn festival in your area – there are so many fun things to do during this season like hayrides, pumpkin picking, and haunted houses!
6. Go to a free concert at the park – you don’t have to spend money on expensive summer concerts if it’s still nice enough outside. Check your local newspaper for listings of upcoming performances in your area.
7. Buy yourself flowers with bright colours like orange or yellow so they can give you some sunshine during these fall days. It’s your last chance for awhile (if you love in the colder places)!
8. Bake pumpkin bread or muffins with your friends – it’s a delicious way to spend time together!
9. Pick out some new, fall clothes that you can wear while being cozy at home and taking care of yourself by watching movies or reading books (those are two great things to do in the fall).
10. Make your own fall decorations – you can paint or draw pumpkins, leaves, and squirrels to hang up around your house for decoration. Or just buy a batch of guords!
11. Host a dinner party with friends where everyone contributes something to the meal – it’s nice to spend time with loved ones while cooking delicious food!
Fall is a perfect time to experiment with self-care. The weather will not be as hot and you can drink pumpkin spice lattes all day long without sweating from the heat! There are many ways to take care of yourself this season, but we hope these 11 ideas have provided some inspiration for how to do so.
Whether your idea of self-care includes going apple picking or baking muffins with friends, there’s something on this list that should work for everyone. If we’ve missed any great ideas, feel free to share them in the comments below!
