Why you should be excited for the fall
It’s time for fall; the season of the impending cold, rain and the start of work and school. So, why is fall anyone’s favourite season? Why shouldn’t we skip fall and skip through to the season of Christmas gifts and New Year’s parties? Here are my reasons to be excited for the fall!
It’s the season of cozy!
The weather is getting colder and going outside just isn’t as attractive. All the more reason to cozy up! Get a warm blanket, put on a warm sweater, read a good book, dive into a hot bath and light some nice soy candles. I mean, it’s not called sweater weather for no reason! And, since you’ll be spending way more time in the house, it’s important to keep the air in your home fresh, even if opening a window doesn’t sound all to appealing. Here are some tips to clean the air in your home so you can stay healthy and happy, especially when the flu season is coming up again.
An inviting home
Now that you’re all cozy and warm, fall is the perfect season for elegant, autumnal home decorations. From spooky halloween items to orange and brown leaves decorating your home, you can almost go any way you want.
I, for instance, have this huge mason jar that I filled with (fake) leaves, little orange apples, pine apples and a string of lights. It’s a super easy DIY to make yourself and it instantly looks fall ready and cute! I also hang some pine apples on strings around the house and I switch my white pillows for orange ones. Since my normal decor is forest green, it fits perfectly into this season. Even my hamster gets a ceramic house that looks like a pumpkin in his cage. You can find more cheap and easy decor tips here.
Let’s get cooking!
Nothing says autumnal like freshly baked bread and the scent of apple pie filling your home. Since you’ll be spending more time inside, cooking is the perfect hobby this season! I also get more hungry and I yearn for those warm flavours in fall and winter, so this pumpkin chorizo stew is the ideal autumn recipe to whip up every now and then, or you could opt for this slow-cooked coq au vin if you have some more time.
But, next to food, there is also the drinks! I find warm drinks in summer not as pleasant. Therefore, I’m so happy to return to my many cups of tea, coffee, gluhwein (mulled wine) and hot coco each fall. Although the last few drinks are not that healthy, tea and coffee can be. This can actually be a great season to focus on your health again. The benefits of tea and coffee are huge and when used right, it can boost your immune system like nothing else!
Shape up
Although I hate that the end of summer also means the end of the windsurfing season for me, fall is the time I usually can get back into shape. Sweating in an overheated gym is not fun for anyone, so with the weather cooling down, I have no excuses left not to go. And even for many outside sports, it’s much more pleasant (and safer) to exercise when it’s a little cooler, since the risk of a sunstroke is smaller.
Productivity
I also find that my productivity is lower in the summer. Many colleagues and clients are on holiday and in the fall, they’re all returning to the office. It has also been found by many researchers that working in a room where the temperature is roughly around 22 degrees Celsius, although the exact finding always differ slightly. In summer, keeping your office at 22 degrees Celsius is almost impossible, so the cooler weather may also positively affect your concentration levels.
Fall thus has many different benefits, from comfort to an actual productivity boost. Therefore, it’s a season to love, just like the others! What’s your favourite season, and why? Let me know in the comments below!
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Lisa
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Hi there! My name is Lisa and I am the author of Mind and Body Intertwined. I have a bachelor's and a master's degree in psychology. During my study, I found out how much the mind and the body are connected and it fascinated me, which is why I started my blog. Would you like to join me on this little corner of the world?
Hehe! Proud to say that I’ve commented on so many of your posts 🙂 I had to look back to find some I hadnt yet! Fall is my favourite season and I look forward to it every year! I almost feel like I let all the seasons past then from August 30-Dec 31, life slows down. Can’t wait! Thanks for the reminder for fall xx
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Hahaha that’s pretty cool, but don’t feel obligated to return any comment! I just love your posts and you post way more often. I do really appreciate it though! And I have the same, fall is just so exciting and beautiful outside.
It’s definitely my favourite season, I love the cosy warmth of it! Great post.
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Thank you! Same here, it just all feels so cosy!
Yes, I always look forward to fall and really enjoy getting to cozy up, watch football, and cook fall food! I like that you can break out the chili’s and soups and I love anything with fall produce like pumpkin, squash, apple, or sweet potatoes! Yum!
Sounds like you’re a true fall expert 😁
I do love autumn! I used to hate the dark evenings and damp weather but as I’ve got older I love getting cosy on the sofa with my duvet and a good book or nipping to my local coffee shop for a hot chocolate. I especially plan to embrace the indoors with the flu season approaching. Sadly my children are too old for pumpkin patches. 🙁 Great post.
Yeah I think as you get older, you get to enjoy things like this way more!
Aah I love autumn / fall! I love being cosy and starting to use a hot water bottle again, and of course candles! Don’t think I can say I lose weight though, with all the cosy evenings in! Becca x
More reasons to buy big sweaters!
I have to be honest, Autumn is not my favourite season, I’m a Summer girl, but I’ve made an effort this year and decorated the house a little. And we’ve been cooking up lots of apples in different ways too, thanks to a great harvest this year!
Sounds like you’re making a great effort. Every season has it’s own fans, but you can get most out of every one of them!
I absolutely love this time of year! It’s so cosy and just lovely! I’m at work just desperate to get home to the lovely comfy house x
I can imagine! Getting to go home to a comfortable home is so great!
I am super excited! I’ve spent the weekend exploring loads of Autumn filled places and it was amazing! Autumn is so beautiful!
Rosie
That’s such a great plan for the weekend!
I love fall so much 🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁 I am making soups and stews, going for long walks and getting inspired by the fabulous fall fashion (of course!) 🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁
Fall fashion is the best! And it sounds like you embrace the season completely! I love fall walks as well 😁
Yes, fall has always been my favorite! Unfortunately I haven’t lived in a place that’s had it in over 11 years. :-/ I do miss it for all the reasons you mentioned and more!
I can imagine! If you grow up with 4 seasons, I can imagine moving to a place without them feels strange!
Fall has always been my favourite season. Love this post 😊 thanks for sharing!
Thank you! Same here 😁
I must admit, I hate fall. I prefer spring/summer. The only thing I like about fall are nice pictures and candles 😀
Haha that’s worth something, but I hope that fall and winter will end soon for you!
Agree about productivity! I get a renewed sense of energy in the Autumn and I don’t feel guilty doing things inside when the weather is horrible out so my productivity levels go up!
Tash // A Girl with a View
That’s so great! You could use this knowledge to plan your year. It might be a great time to plan new projects in the fall for you!
Thats so true about productivity! And i love to bake so much more in the winter! X
I look forward to new recipes 😁
I love the coziness of Autumn and I’m fully into it at the moment! I find I want to bake more during this time of year (I can have the oven on without it being too hot like in the Summer). I can also use the many blankets I have, haha!
Haha sounds like you’re embracing the season properly!
I love summer, but you have made a great argument for fall. It may be time for me to give this season another chance.
Haha glad to have been of service to you (and to fall), it deserves all the love haha!
I love fall so much! One of the things I’m looking forward to is the cooler temperature for exercising. It’s just so difficult in the summer, like you say!
Way to go! Sounds like you’re plenty motivated! 😀
Fall is one of my favorite seasons. Really loves the colors it brings out of nature. Interesting post! Thanks for sharing!
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Yeah definitely! Fall has some of the warmest colours in it’s palette.
I am definitely excited for fall! It is my favorite season, leading up to Christmas of course!
The run up to Christmas is often even better than the holiday itself I think!
I love decorating for fall too! I like the ideas you mentioned especially adding the lights. I am looking forward to see more of your fall decoration ideas.
Thank you so much! I’ll be sure to look into sharing them soon 😁
Fall is really the best season of the year, always looking forward to it! Definitely the coziest time of the year and pies are delicious! Thank you for sharing this post! 🙂
Shuana
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Yeah definitely super cozy! Any favourite pies? 😁
Great post again Lisa! Love mulled wine and planning on making an apple pie next week! I’m so excited fall is here!
Thank you so much! Mulled wine and apple pie together sounds so great 😍 perfect treat!
Gosh, it would be so lovely to live somewhere where it is cold in October! Where I live, it is hot for 35+ degrees Celsius for 10 months of the year, and then 16+ degrees Celsius for the other 2 months!
Haha well, don’t be too envious of the weather, although the cold has it’s benefits, the rain can be really annoying haha. We can swap for a month a year?
I love this article! Fall is my favorite time of the year because of how cozy everything feels, and I love doing all of these things 😍
Thank you, I absolutely feel the same way! It’s all so warm and comfortable!
Great post as always..
Thank you so much!
Amazing post! Thank you for sharing! I love cooking and fall is a great time of year!
Thank you and same! And the two fit so great together 😊