Need some convincing
that it’s okay to let go of summer? Here are three reasons why fall is the best
of our four seasons!
Maybe this summer was
full of fun opportunities, time spent with family and friends, time off from
work and maybe even some time under the sun or on a patio. Or maybe none of this was feasible or appeals
to you in favour of keeping cool and safe from sunburns and that’s okay too!
While summer and winter both have the potential to stir up some negative
seasonal mental health symptoms as a result of extreme weather and
temperatures, changing amounts of sunlight during the day, etc. fall can be the
perfect “in between” season to find some peace and calm in your life.
1. With
lowering temperatures and higher potential for rain, fall brings with it the
opportunity to wear comfy and cozy clothes. Ate an extra helping of dessert and
feeling a bit bloated? Throw on a comfy
sweater! Don’t feel like shaving your legs? Pull those cozy full length pants
on! Without the need to shed layers due to the summer heat, fall clothes can
bring comfort as well as some peace to the minds of those of us feeling body
conscious throughout the summer.
2. Fall food
is delicious! Butternut squash soup, chili, pretty much any warm food comes
back into our diet after having avoided anything exuding extra heat all summer.
Not to mention the pumpkin! Not only is classic pumpkin pie back in season,
these days you can pretty much buy pumpkin flavoured everything!
3. Here in Ottawa
we are lucky to be afforded a season where we are treated to spectacular views
of changing and falling leaves. Although it might be a pain to have to rake for
hours after your maple tree on the front lawn decides it’s time to let go, the
beauty of driving down a street or sitting in a park filled with different hues
of oranges, reds and golds cannot be exchanged. Bring a book to a park in your neighbourhood
or head up to the Gatineau Hills for some much deserved self-care time.
Here’s hoping you have
a great autumn season! Remember – we are always here 24/7, no matter the
season! 613-238-3311.
