Autumn brings cooler temperatures, crisp leaves and holiday get-togethers. With the holidays quickly approaching, it can sometimes become easy to forget to take a moment for ourselves to de-stress. With this in mind, here are a couple of ways to incorporate more wellness activities into your daily routine to maintain a positive sense of wellbeing throughout the season.
1) Express gratitude
Thanksgiving gives us the opportunity to reflect upon all that we’re grateful for. Between the rush of work and life, take a moment to count your blessings and remember gratitude for all of your friends and family. Consider setting some intentions upon how you can promote a happier, healthier lifestyle as the year comes to a close. Setting positive affirmation habits now will help you carry this feeling of gratefulness into the new year.
2) Stay in tune with nature
The crisp weather of the season provides an ideal time to head outdoors for new adventures. Consider getting outside your comfort zone, perhaps taking an afternoon hike down a new trail, or a jog through a neighborhood park to enjoy the fall colors. The extra bit of exercise will help re-oxygenate the mind and body, allowing your mind to feel more clear and free of any stress. After your afternoon workout, lounge in your spa as the gentle massage from the jets helps to prevent the onset of lactic acid.
3) Practice relaxation
After busy summers on the go, our bodies naturally begin to crave a moment to slow down. With shorter days and longer evenings spent indoors, learning how to manage stress can help us avoid the seasonal sense of cabin fever. To help promote a sense of relaxation, try to make a daily habit of practicing 15-20 minutes of relaxation, letting your mind drift away and practicing simple breathing techniques to help soothe your body. As you lounge in your spa, let your mind unwind to the gentle rhythm of water from your spa’s cascading fountain.
4) Boost your immune system
Don’t forget about your health this season! If you live in a mild temperature climate, consider planting a fall/winter garden. Some seasonal herbs and veggies will provide the perfect ingredient to cook up a warm and hearty family dinner as you settle in for a cozy evening at home. Vegetables like squash, pumpkin and Brussels sprouts are a few tasty seasonal additions to add to a warm stew, while herbs like parsley and rosemary can be added for and enhanced aroma to welcome in the season. Fruits like apples, pears and figs can also be dried and eaten as a healthy snack for some extra immune-boosting vitamins.