Fall is a wonderful time, but it is important to take some time for yourself, slow down, and create a little more balance in your life. The beginning of the school year can be chaotic with school schedules, family activities, sports, work, and other responsibilities. Self-care should be a part of your routine. It does not mean spending an entire day at a spa or going away for the weekend. Small, intentional habits can make a meaningful difference in how you feel throughout the season. Here are some ideas.
Create a Calm Morning Routine
As the mornings become cooler and darker, consider giving yourself a few peaceful moments before the rest of the household gets moving. Even waking up 10 minutes earlier can provide enough time to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, stretch, read a few pages of a book, or simply sit quietly.
A relaxing morning routine can help you begin the day feeling less rushed. If waking up earlier is not realistic, look for another small pocket of time during the morning when you can pause and enjoy something just for yourself.
Get Outside and Enjoy the Fall Weather
Fall offers some of the most comfortable weather for spending time outdoors and can be a beautiful time to enjoy the foliage. Take crisp fall weather and for a walk, visit a park, do some gardening, work on fall decorations, or simply sitting outside with a cup of tea.
Getting outside can also provide a welcome break the chaos of being a busy parent. Take a few moments to appreciate the fall foliage and sunny days.
Refresh Your Skincare and Health Routine
Cooler temperatures can affect your skin, particularly as the air becomes drier. Fall is a great time to transition to a more moisturizing skincare routine. Consider using a gentle cleanser, nourishing moisturizer, and lip balm to help keep your skin comfortable.
Self-care can also be as simple as taking a few extra minutes after a shower to moisturize and care for your skin. Relax with some body products like fall scented scrubs or lotions.
Make Time for Something You Enjoy
Moms often spend so much time taking care of everyone else that hobbies get pushed aside. Fall is a good opportunity to bring back something you genuinely enjoy.
You do not need a huge chunk of time to do something you enjoy. Maybe it is just going for a walk or reading a book, doing some crafting, etc. These are things that you can enjoy even if it is for 20 minutes a day.
Plan a Mom’s Night
Take some time for your family or friends. If you have relatives living nearby, take some time to get together. Friendships are important to maintain, so invite a friend to coffee or a movie. Even just something like a short walk or phone call helps to make you feel refreshed and connected.
Embrace Cozy Things
Fall is a great time to embrace all the cozy things that cooler weather has to offer. This could be cozy blankets, a fire, fall scented candles, and so on. Bundle up in a cozy blanket, light a candle, brew a hot cup of tea, and read a couple chapters of a book.
Enjoy Comfort Foods
When we think of fall, we often think of comfort foods, like soups, stews, macaroni and cheese, and more. Embrace these delicious foods and get cooking or baking, or shop for foods that are seasonal, like squash, pumpkin, root vegetables, etc.
Stay Hydrated and Healthy
Self care doesn’t just mean relaxing or having fun. Focus on your health and wellness, because that will also make you feel better and happier. Stay hydrated and incorporate healthy foods into your diet such as fresh, local foods and fruits and vegetables that are in season.
Practice Gratitude
Practicing gratitude is a good way to embrace self care, as we remind ourselves what we are thankful for.
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