Ideas for Fall Self-Care Activities By Rev. Colleen Irwin

Self-care has been a hot topic for a few years now, instilling the importance of taking more time out to do something good for yourself. If you want to continue this tradition during the fall season, here are some unique ideas that are great for this time of year.

Enjoy the Outdoor Fall Scenery

When contemplating self-care, one's thoughts frequently gravitate towards moments of seclusion, where a serene bath or an immersive book takes center stage. While undeniably valuable, these activities represent merely a fragment of the self-care tapestry. 

Self-care is a canvas upon which you paint your intentions, whether cocooned within four walls or under the open sky, in solitude or in the embrace of companionship. Thus, as autumn unfolds its vibrant tapestry, a profound avenue for self-care unfurls before us, beckoning us to partake in the symphony of nature. Embark on a journey outdoors, allowing the splendor of your surroundings to envelop you. Traverse your neighborhood's pathways, seek solace in nearby parks, or venture forth on a leaf-strewn hike, where each step mirrors the changing foliage, harmonizing your soul with the rhythm of the season.

Find a New Book to Read

If you’re looking more for an indoor self-care activity, it doesn’t get much better than unplugging and enjoying a great book. Do you have a stack of books on your nightstand that you keep avoiding? Put that phone away, turn off Netflix, and pick up a book instead. Get transported into the imaginary world the writer creates, and you will quickly understand why this is such a popular choice when it comes to self-care.

Try Fall-Scented Essential Oils

Whether you are brand new to essential oils, or simply wan ta change for the new season, this is a fantastic time to choose some new scents. You can definitely find blends that remind you of fall, from pumpkin spice to woodsy outdoor blends, or you can choose individual scents for the season and use your favorites.  Popular scents include cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger, cedarwood, fir and apple.

Enjoy Healthy, Fall Superfoods

Self-care is also about taking care of your physical health, including eating a balanced diet. You can add more healthy produce by choosing from the fall superfoods that are popular this time of year, such as kale, apples, pears, pumpkin, butternut squash, pomegranate, brussels sprouts, and sweet potatoes. Make yourself a kale salad with apples and pears, enjoy a rich bowl of butternut squash soup, or whip up a baked sweet potato with your favorite toppings.

Exercise in a Way You Enjoy

Exercise is good for self-care in many ways, from improving your physical health and preventing diseases, to releasing endorphins to put you in a better mood. It can also help a lot with sleep if you struggle getting to sleep on time in the evenings. The trick for using it as part of self-care is finding exercise you ENJOY. You should not force yourself to do a workout routine you hate and call it self-care. 

Embracing these practices of self-care during the fall season not only rejuvenates our physical and mental well-being but also fosters a profound spiritual connection. As we engage in nature, savor the evocative scents of the season, and nourish our bodies with wholesome sustenance, we cultivate a holistic harmony that transcends the ordinary and connects us to the deeper rhythms of existence. In honoring ourselves and the world around us, we embark on a journey of spiritual enrichment that aligns us with the essence of the season and the core of our being.

About Colleen: Rev Colleen is a natural born medium. Discovering how to share this knowledge with others has been an adventure that she captured in her book "Discovering Your Stream". In addition to volunteering time at Lily Dale, her speaking engagements, private readings, and spiritual classes she teaches across the country, Colleen is also a volunteer Docent sharing the experiences of Susan B. Anthony to visitors of the Susan B. Anthony Museum. 

In 2019 she joined a long line of women as a Previvor – Preventing Cancer before it appears as she carries the BRCA2 gene mutation. She now uses her platform to educate others about the BRCA genetic mutation and how one can take control of their health and well-being. 

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