I know, I know! It’s been a while! With summer coming to a close, and school starting up, I barely had time to sit and have a thought to myself. No excuse, I know, but starting junior year, I needed some time to focus on my education and schooling--especially since I am prepping for my LSAT exams.
But I’m so excited to be back & I’m feeling better than ever! But speaking of school starting up, is there such a thing as the 10 month slump? Autumn always feels like a bit of a crossroads for me -- or more, a natural divide in the year. All the good intentions from the start of the New Year has all but ebbed away now. But something about the change of seasons and 'Back To School' time, makes the fall time an opportunity to pick things back up, or change direction. I'm back today with five tips to rebooting your autumn and how to feel more energized and inspired by embracing change. Hope you enjoy!
R E A R R A N G E
It's no surprise that your surroundings greatly affect your mood, especially if you're somewhat aesthetically driven like me, so in the name of inspiration and a renewed sense of energy, I'm giving you free reign to go wild on your space - for this fall only, you understand?
Rearranging your space and shifting around a bit of furniture can be all it takes to add a bit of zap back into your routine and give you the excitement of a whole new room. I love the idea of being tidy and organized (although that doesn't always manifest itself) and therefore relish in going shopping for storage solutions. I've got together just about all of my makeup now into it's own little unit with acrylic boxes that fit perfectly and it makes it incredibly satisfying. If it's a bedroom, get new bedding, or items to put you in the mood for sleep such as twinkle lights, aromather. Surround yourself with objects that add beauty, purpose, sentiment or value. Clear up clutter by doing little things as putting away things in their proper areas. Add personal touches by adding polaroids, your favorite fall scents, whatever holds special meaning to you. Also, feel free to incorporate nature by adding succulents and fake plants to spruce up your room a bit! And don’t forget to add plenty of lighting to suit your room's needs.
Rearranging your space and shifting around a bit of furniture can be all it takes to add a bit of zap back into your routine and give you the excitement of a whole new room. I love the idea of being tidy and organized (although that doesn't always manifest itself) and therefore relish in going shopping for storage solutions. I've got together just about all of my makeup now into it's own little unit with acrylic boxes that fit perfectly and it makes it incredibly satisfying. If it's a bedroom, get new bedding, or items to put you in the mood for sleep such as twinkle lights, aromather. Surround yourself with objects that add beauty, purpose, sentiment or value. Clear up clutter by doing little things as putting away things in their proper areas. Add personal touches by adding polaroids, your favorite fall scents, whatever holds special meaning to you. Also, feel free to incorporate nature by adding succulents and fake plants to spruce up your room a bit! And don’t forget to add plenty of lighting to suit your room's needs.
W I D E N Y O U R P A L E T T E
It's all too common to get stuck in a food rut, and for a foodie like me, that's bad news. Feeling glum and uninspired about mealtimes, frankly, can set the tone for the rest of my day. It’s especially difficult being a college student and being constantly surrounded by the quickest and cheapest of fast foods. The lure of convenience leads me to the same weekday meal because they're fast and easy, and we can quickly get fed up.
Variety is, after all, the spice of life. So bring back some inspiration by widening your palette. Scope out new cookbooks, food magazines and blogs for new recipe ideas. Make a point of trying 5 new ingredients you haven’t cooked with before, or order something completely alien from your “usual” the next time you eat out.
R E E V A L U A T E
We're constantly evolving, and and shaping who we are as individuals. But how often do we consciously stop and give the time to evaluate our current position? Bravo if you can reply 'often' in response to this! Because for most, myself included, it's an activity that get's completely overlooked in the sprawls of life.
Assess and reevaluate your goals, priorities and where you'd like to be - you could even try writing down your own mantra, or personal statement. You can apply this to all aspects of your life. For example, if you have a business or blog, think about questions like, "Who is your target audience?", and "Are you appealing to that audience?"
Assess and reevaluate your goals, priorities and where you'd like to be - you could even try writing down your own mantra, or personal statement. You can apply this to all aspects of your life. For example, if you have a business or blog, think about questions like, "Who is your target audience?", and "Are you appealing to that audience?"
I N C O R P O R A T E W E L L B E I N G
"Valuing your time, more than the pursuit of money, leads to feelings of greater well being." -Dee Ehn.
Taking up a new hobby or doing something you've never tried before can excite and ignite. What could be more of a welcome respite from the 10 month slump of October?
In the spirit of digital detoxing, you can kill two birds with one stone by choosing something that encourages slower living and gets you away from your damn phone! Yoga, meditating, hiking, writing, painting, volunteering, or just giving yourself one project to focus on, like learning to sew a dress, or threading together a macrame wall hanging. I noticed after taking a short hiatus from blogging to focus on school that I was able to have a lot of time to take care of and maintain my own wellbeing. There's nothing like a short term, pressure-free break to spark a little joy.
A N E W Y O U
If you've been sitting on a change in your appearance for a little while, then autumn is the perfect time to just go for it. It's surprising what energy you can gain from a fresh haircut or color - even parting your hair differently. If you've been wanting to lose a few pounds, and your good intentions from New Year fizzled out several months ago (me, always), take this moment to start over. I always see the fall time as a bit of a new start anyway, do you?
That's all I have for you today! Keep an eye out for my next blog post that should be up this weekend. Let me know, how do you feel about fall! Is anyone else excited about all the joys this season has to offer? As always, thank you for reading and much love!
"Valuing your time, more than the pursuit of money, leads to feelings of greater well being." -Dee Ehn.
Taking up a new hobby or doing something you've never tried before can excite and ignite. What could be more of a welcome respite from the 10 month slump of October?
In the spirit of digital detoxing, you can kill two birds with one stone by choosing something that encourages slower living and gets you away from your damn phone! Yoga, meditating, hiking, writing, painting, volunteering, or just giving yourself one project to focus on, like learning to sew a dress, or threading together a macrame wall hanging. I noticed after taking a short hiatus from blogging to focus on school that I was able to have a lot of time to take care of and maintain my own wellbeing. There's nothing like a short term, pressure-free break to spark a little joy.
A N E W Y O U
If you've been sitting on a change in your appearance for a little while, then autumn is the perfect time to just go for it. It's surprising what energy you can gain from a fresh haircut or color - even parting your hair differently. If you've been wanting to lose a few pounds, and your good intentions from New Year fizzled out several months ago (me, always), take this moment to start over. I always see the fall time as a bit of a new start anyway, do you?
That's all I have for you today! Keep an eye out for my next blog post that should be up this weekend. Let me know, how do you feel about fall! Is anyone else excited about all the joys this season has to offer? As always, thank you for reading and much love!
Another great blog post Maya, it was an amazing read!
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