Towards the end of autumn of last year, I started building what I call my “immune-boosting and self-care rituals.” They’re not complicated…just small, steady habits that help me stay grounded, healthy, and calm before the winter winds roll in. They have changed a bit this year as I am a work in progress, but please allow me to share these routines with you.

Autumn has always been one of my favorite seasons. I absolutely love the colors, the cozy clothes, the crisp air that feels like a fresh start. However, it’s also one of the busiest times of year. The start of a new school year, new goals for my small business and Etsy shop, appointments left and right. Before I know it, I’m running on iced coffee and to-do lists.

It’s the start of the new school year. The mark of the beginning of the season changing. We will be saying goodbye to summer and heading into fall soon. Each season brings something new with it. Every time the seasons begin to shift, I feel it. I don't just feel it outside my window, but inside myself too. The air feels different, the rhythm of the days change, and suddenly I find myself adjusting to new routines, new light, and even new emotions.