I’m writing this as it’s pouring rain and there’s a slight chill in the air. For me, this signals the arrival of Autumn. I love Autumn, I just love it. It’s such a beautifully, aesthetically, heartwarming season. The colour of the leaves, the crunching sound when you step on them, the smell of pumpkin lattes and seeing conkers on the ground. Now the cooler weather is back, it’s a good time to practice self-care. And Autumn is the perfect time to practice some self-care. So, I thought it would be a good time to share some of my Autumn self-care ideas with you, some I shall indeed practice myself!
You may have self-care rituals that you already practice all year round. Some rituals you may practice seasonally eg. in Autumn etc. It’s time to combine your self-care routine so you call it your Autumn self care routine!
Here are some Autumn self care ideas to practice:
1) Take more walks in nature
There’s no better feeling than walking through the park while there are leaves falling all around you. It’s such a wholesome feeling of wrapping yourself up in a scarf, hat and gloves and going for an Autumnal walk. This is probably my favourite part of my Autumn self care. During this time, when you’re scrolling through Instagram, you’re bound to see a photo of someone throwing leaves up in the air. My advice – don’t. You don’t know what a dog or cat has done in those leaves.
2) Buy some cosy knits
Autumn and jumpers go together like Ant and Dec. It wouldn’t be Autumn without feeling the need and want to buy some new jumpers for the upcoming season. I won’t be buying too many jumpers this year as I have a few good ones from the last few years which are not too bobbly yet.
3) Have my nails done in Autumnal tones
Having fresh nails is the new favourite part of my Autumn self care. Recently, I have been using Maniko nail strips on my nails and I just love them. I will be looking on their website for some Autumnal shades to wear for the next couple of months!
4) Make sure to keep active
Autumn does bring a little chill to the air, so it’s time to keep moving! I exercise religiously most days of the week anyway. But it’s important to keep active to keep ourselves warm and help our bodies too! If you don’t fancy going to the gym, you can easily incorporate workouts into your home. Pinterest is always full of good workouts to try. Also, check out YouTube for some videos!
5) Buy some Autumn scented candles
It’s the perfect time of year to start lighting candles and cwtch up in front of the TV or read a book. Etsy sells some beautiful Autumn scented and/or Autumn themed candles, perfect for when you’re practicing Autumn self-care.
6) Update my TBR (to be read) list
Finished reading your Summer books? Time to have a look on Goodreads and see which books will be released this Autumn and add them to your tbr list. This is something I need to do, I definitely need to get back into reading. I’ve been so on and off in terms of reading books in the last year. I read so much during the lockdowns we endured. But when life returned to normal, I slacked in terms of reading new books. Something I would love to start doing again is reading new books!
7) Tweak my skincare routines
As colder weather returns, some skincare items suited for warmer weather need to be put aside. It’s time to bring out the skincare items suited to help my skin during the colder weather. I like to update my skincare routine for every season so it stays in good condition during the change in weather.
8) Return of the baths
Shower season has gone, it’s time for the return of the bath season. I’m looking forward to buying some bubble baths, bath bombs and candles so I can have the most relaxing baths during these colder months. Even if it means not wanting to get out of the bath because it’s too cold!
