Embrace The Seasonal Shift: Easing From Summer to Fall
As the seasons change, so do our moods. Some people welcome Fall, while others mourn the end of summer. It’s not just the seasons that are changing — we are too and it’s important to show yourself extra grace during this transition.
Growth is essential at every stage to enhance your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. With the challenges we’ve faced, these quick tips will help you transition from summer to fall in the most positive way. Reflecting on the positives and releasing negativity is always an excellent strategy for moving forward.
Reflect on Your Spring and Summer Seasons
This is the perfect time to look back on your spring and summer months. These months may not have gone as planned, and it’s okay to acknowledge the difficulties or any setbacks. If you journal, use this time to write down your thoughts and take stock of how this year has been so far. Additionally, spend some time journaling about your aspirations for the upcoming Fall months. What do you hope to change? How do you want to feel? What steps will you take to make that happen, even if circumstances remain challenging?
Seek Balance
It’s easy to become more outwardly focused during the energetic summer months. As Fall brings crisp weather, it forces us to turn inward. Embrace this shift by easing into it and bringing balance from the extroverted seasons into the more introspective ones.
Embrace Gratitude
When the change of seasons brings you down, focus on what you are grateful for. Gratitude positively rewires the brain, making a huge difference with a simple task. Make a list of the positive things you’re grateful for and keep it handy for tough days. Practicing gratitude daily by listing 5-10 things you’re thankful for can help engrain positivity into your routine.
Release Negativity
In nature, Fall is a time of harvest and letting go. Trees lose their leaves, and crops are gathered, making way for new growth. View this season as a time to clear out negativity in your life. Let go of old habits, patterns, relationships, and career elements that no longer serve you, and move forward with positivity.
The transition from summer to fall is a prime time for personal evolution. Use this seasonal change as inspiration to cultivate positivity. Try to look forward to the beauty of this season and maximize your personal growth.
Ready to take the next step in your wellness journey? Schedule a wellness strategy call with us today to create a personalized plan for embracing the new season with positivity and balance.
Author:
Ruvi Makuni
Global Workplace Wellness Specialist
Certified Stress Master Coach
CWC Wellness Coach
