Fall has always felt like a big sigh to me. The long, hot days fade, leaves start their dramatic exit, and the air gets that little crisp edge that makes you want to put on a sweater (even if it’s still 95 degrees in Texas). And in full disclosure, my memories are of my mother’s passing this time every year, so I can feel the draw toward slowing down and reflecting.

Nature reminds us of the importance of letting go. The change is normal, even beautiful. The trees let go of what no longer serves them, and in that letting go, space is made for rest and, eventually, renewal.

Our bodies and souls go through these seasons, too. Sometimes we cling to routines, clothes, or even thoughts that just don’t fit anymore. Fall whispers, “It’s okay to let that go. You’ll feel more at home when you do.”

5 Tips for Fall Renewal

So, as the season shifts, here are a few tips for feeling at home in your home, your body, and your soul:

  1. Clear the corners. Take one corner of your home and make it cozy. A candle, a blanket, a chair. Boom! You’ve got yourself a retreat. No need for a full house makeover.
  2. Eat like the season.  Soups, stews, roasted veggies. Your body loves warm, grounding foods this time of year. Pumpkin spice might be cliché, but your nervous system doesn’t care. (I shared a recipe with my Self Love Hub members this week that is MUAH!)
  3. Move with the rhythm.  Swap out high-energy summer workouts for slower, steadier movement. Long walks, stretching, and yoga can feel like you’re syncing with the rustling leaves, not racing them.
  4. Let your mind shed too. Notice what thoughts you’ve been holding on to that feel heavy. Write them down, crumple them up, toss them out. Just like the trees, you don’t have to carry it all.
  5. Do one thing that makes your soul smile. Read a cozy novel, play music too loud, bake cookies for no reason. These little joys are what make you feel at home in yourself.

Fall is proof that change doesn’t have to be scary. Let it be a time of slowing down and reflection. 

Here’s to finding that sense of home wherever you are: in your house, in your body, and in your soul.