Fall Wellness Tips
For many of us in Texas, we look forward to autumn weather as temperatures start to cool down slightly and allow us a reprieve from the oppressive summer heat. With fall on the horizon, we will soon be experiencing daylight savings time, where we “fall” back one hour. Hopefully, this can give us that extra hour of sleep to catch up on, but unfortunately, it also means less daylight which can also impact our well-being. Here are a few tips to help manage your mental health as the seasons change.
Watch the caffeine intake. Pumpkin spice everything! As this popular flavor pops up in everything from coffee, lattes, and cookies, be mindful of the amount you drink as too much caffeine and sugar can impact your anxiety levels.
Stay consistent with your sleep schedule. It’s easy to want to stay up a bit later with the time change but too little sleep can make us tired and more irritable throughout the day.
Get outside. With the cooler temperatures, it could be a little easier to get outside and get a little sunlight and fresh air. This can help in regulating your internal sleep clock and being out in nature can be therapeutic.
Keep it moving! It can be tempting to want to cuddle up in a blanket and just watch your favorite shows, but incorporating some exercise into your routine can help improve your levels of anxiety.
Practice some mindfulness. With all those fall spices and smells, you can incorporate some mindfulness with your five senses, what do you see, smell, taste, hear and feel? See if you can observe and be present with the sensations.
And of course, if you’ve attempted to incorporate these into your routines and are still struggling with anxiety, feel free to reach out to me for a 15-minute consultation. I’d be happy to answer any questions you may have.
