{"id":2521,"date":"2025-09-11T11:23:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T10:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/?p=2521"},"modified":"2025-11-12T14:57:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T14:57:05","slug":"have-a-mindful-autumn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/have-a-mindful-autumn\/","title":{"rendered":"Have a Mindful Autumn: Slow Down &#038; Enjoy the Small Things"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_ed3e2b-2f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_ed3e2b-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_ed3e2b-2f\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_ed3e2b-2f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_ed3e2b-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_ed3e2b-2f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2521_ed3e2b-2f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_ed3e2b-2f\">Time to look up from your giant PSL and take in the little things all around you. Let\u2019s go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No season puts us in thoughtful mode quicker than autumn. As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisper, autumn practically invites us to slow down and take in the beauty of the transformation that it\u2019s providing all around us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So how about embracing it and having a mindful autumn this year? Let&#8217;s explore how you can take some time in autumn to slow down, cultivate gratitude, and hopefully improve your wellbeing ahead of the winter months.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_7f693f-8f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_7f693f-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_7f693f-8f\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_7f693f-8f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_7f693f-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_7f693f-8f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2521_7f693f-8f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_7f693f-8f\">The Season of Change and Reflection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Autumn tends to polarise opinions. You\u2019re either a gung-ho autumn-lover frolicking in the leaves wearing a fluffy scarf and your best boots, or you\u2019re feeling a little low and mourning the loss of those warmer, lighter days. Why does it evoke strong feelings? Maybe because autumn is all about change. With its falling leaves and cooler temperatures, combined with the nostalgia of the new academic year, autumn tends to mirror the cycles of life. Whichever camp you\u2019re in, the season of transition is the perfect time to start a mindfulness practice.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id2521_e1dab5-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2521_e1dab5-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2521_e1dab5-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2521_e1dab5-55 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2521_e1dab5-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2521_e1dab5-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2521_e1dab5-55 alignnone has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column2521_df8cc2-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2521_df8cc2-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2521_df8cc2-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2521_df8cc2-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2521_df8cc2-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2521_df8cc2-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2521_df8cc2-04{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2521_df8cc2-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2521_df8cc2-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2521_df8cc2-04\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_991c0e-21, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_991c0e-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_991c0e-21\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_991c0e-21 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_991c0e-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_991c0e-21\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2521_991c0e-21 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_991c0e-21\"><em>Almost The Weekend is reader-supported. When you buy through links on this site, I may earn an affiliate commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_640b54-0f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_640b54-0f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_640b54-0f\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_640b54-0f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_640b54-0f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_640b54-0f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2521_640b54-0f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_640b54-0f\">Ways to be Mindful in Autumn<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_1c4ade-21, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_1c4ade-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_1c4ade-21\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_1c4ade-21 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_1c4ade-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_1c4ade-21\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2521_1c4ade-21 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_1c4ade-21\">1. Enjoy Autumn\u2019s Palette<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_a08dd4-37, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_a08dd4-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_a08dd4-37\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_a08dd4-37 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_a08dd4-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_a08dd4-37\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2521_a08dd4-37 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_a08dd4-37\">Yes, we&#8217;re starting here, because it&#8217;s important to go back to basics and ground yourself in the natural beauty of the season. Take some leisurely walks through parks and forests to immerse yourself in the colours of autumn. The reds, oranges, and golds of falling leaves show us that change is natural and can be really beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even on a grey overcast day, there\u2019s still beauty in the tiny things, such as the red rowan berries that are everywhere this time of year, and the mosses and lichens showing brightly green against a carpet of brown leaves. Learning to see the small stuff is a great start to being more mindful.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_803486-d8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_803486-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_803486-d8\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_803486-d8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_803486-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_803486-d8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2521_803486-d8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_803486-d8\">2. Start Gratitude Journaling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is more practical and less fluffy than it sounds. Actively practising gratitude is really powerful. This is because it&#8217;s a simple mindset change that can truly shift your focus from what&#8217;s lacking to what&#8217;s abundant in your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set aside a few moments each day to jot down things you&#8217;re grateful for. It could be as simple as the warmth of a cup of tea on a chilly morning or the kindness of a friend. Keep it up for a few weeks and you just might notice a positive difference in your mood.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_16f778-01, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_16f778-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_16f778-01\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_16f778-01 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_16f778-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_16f778-01\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2521_16f778-01 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_16f778-01\">3. Declutter and Simplify<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s the perfect season for ridding your life of clutter. Just as the trees let go of their leaves at this time of year, consider decluttering both your physical and mental space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Release the things you no longer need \/ want \/ value \/ have time for, and you\u2019ll create room for new possibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>&#8220;Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go.&#8221;<\/p><cite>Unknown<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_35ee6b-ad, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_35ee6b-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_35ee6b-ad\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_35ee6b-ad mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_35ee6b-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_35ee6b-ad\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2521_35ee6b-ad wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_35ee6b-ad\">4. Create a Cosy Sanctuary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve got rid of all that clutter, transform your home into a haven of comfort. Make it the place you\u2019re desperate to escape to after a long day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do all the cliched things: light <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/search?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=almosttheweek-21&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=85c582c2844825574eba16149a686e42&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;index=kitchen&amp;keywords=autumn scented candles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">scented candles<\/a><\/strong>, arrange <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3TmMh7O\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">fluffy blankets<\/a><\/strong>, and sip on hot cocoa as you unwind with a good book or your favourite autumn playlist. It might sound trite but you won\u2019t regret it.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_238c34-b7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_238c34-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_238c34-b7\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_238c34-b7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_238c34-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_238c34-b7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2521_238c34-b7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_238c34-b7\">5. Have a Go at Mindful Eating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the flavours of this time of year by savouring seasonal foods. Crack out the cinnamon and pumpkin spice and bake <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/apple-blackberry-crumble\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">apple crumbles<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/roasted-root-vegetables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">roast root vegetables<\/a><\/strong>, and try your hand at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/collection\/autumn-soup-recipes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearty soups<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Engage all your senses as you\u2019re both cooking and eating it all. Savour the seasonal aromas and tastes of each dish, and enjoy the warmth of freshly cooked food on a chilly day.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_aa1113-83, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_aa1113-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_aa1113-83\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_aa1113-83 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_aa1113-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_aa1113-83\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2521_aa1113-83 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_aa1113-83\">6. Try Forest Bathing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, is a Japanese practice of immersing oneself in nature. It sounds simple, but once you know there\u2019s an actual word for it, it feels more intentional. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Time to take a mindful stroll through the woods, paying close attention to the sights, sounds, and scents of the forest. Let the serenity of all that nature soothe your soul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cIf a year was tucked inside of a clock, then autumn would be the magic hour\u201d<\/p><cite>Victoria Erickson<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_8e7488-92, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_8e7488-92[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_8e7488-92\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_8e7488-92 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_8e7488-92[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_8e7488-92\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2521_8e7488-92 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_8e7488-92\">7. Practice Yoga and Meditation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Engage in gentle yoga or meditation practices to centre yourself during this season of change. 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Enjoy Some Seasonal Crafts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Engage in a few creative projects that celebrate autumn, such as making wreaths, painting pumpkins, or crafting nature-inspired decor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The act of creation can be deeply therapeutic &#8211; although if you\u2019re not naturally crafty it can also be deeply overwhelming. If that sounds like you, try a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4goCM27\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">kit which comes with the items and instructions you need<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; to make the experience relaxing instead of frustrating.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_68d1eb-4b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_68d1eb-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_68d1eb-4b\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_68d1eb-4b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2521_68d1eb-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_68d1eb-4b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2521_68d1eb-4b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2521_68d1eb-4b\">9. Connect with Loved Ones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Autumn is a time of gathering. As the evenings darken and we head indoors, share cosy times with family and friends, whether through dinners, bonfires, or storytelling. 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