Autumn has two coins. It is the season when nature turns into pleasant warm tones. However, it is a gloomy season, when the colder weather arrives and it is often drizzly and wet. And hand in hand with the weather, our mood also changes. However, the autumn crisis can be coped with quite well. You just need to create a kind of personal curriculum.

You’re not alone in this.

First of all, let’s just say that if you’ve been feeling low, low energy and sad lately, you’re definitely not alone. It’s what a lot of people experience as the summer days pass. A drop in energy, motivation and mood. Add to that a return to a busy work schedule, children returning to school and nursery, leisure activities and fewer hours of daylight. And the autumn slump is upon us.

So it’s a good idea to build some habits that fit your life. Not just in the fall, of course, but throughout the long year. It’s good to incorporate any movement into your life that you won’t give up all year long. It can be simple walks, but it can also be yoga classes or exercising with your own weight. It’s really up to you.

What is the fall slump?

In addition to a decline in productivity, the autumn slump can also be related to disrupted eating and even sleeping habits. According to licensed psychologist Lienna Wilson, autumn slump should not be confused with seasonal affective disorder, a clinically diagnosed form of depression. These conditions are different, although they can have similar symptoms. Common features are apathy, sadness, craving for food or sleeping too much.

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Create your own plan

Your personal curriculum should be tailored to you. So you need to make a completely original curriculum that is just right for you. You can plan your autumn in your own way. Your curriculum may include reading a book on a particular topic. Alternatively, you can plan a daily candlelit bath in a tub full of foam. Ideally, focus on health and some activities.

You could learn a new language or perhaps crochet. Plan what exercise is ideal for you and then do it. Alternatively, write in your curriculum that you will paint or do a puzzle once a week. You could also plan some trips to the theatre or cinema. Start by brainstorming on topics that interest you and then making a personal plan will take care of itself.

In addition to the activities already mentioned, you can plan to take a course, watch a documentary on TV or listen to an interesting podcast, for example. DIY projects are also amazing. Alternatively, it’s fun to try new recipes. Keeping a journal is also a good idea. However, everyone needs to choose activities that they really enjoy and appeal to them.