If you are an avid summer fan, you know that moving from the seasons of summer to autumn can be very difficult. Transitioning from basking in the summer heat to wrapping yourself up in the cold, bleak weather is a huge shift for those who love the summer season.

In this article, I’ll give you some tips to help you transition into the autumn season smoothly and make this fall the best yet.

1.     Invest in some cute knitwear

Knitwear is my go-to when the fall season dawns upon me. Investing in a cute, knitted hat or scarf to add to your outfit helps boost your confidence when facing the cold weather during your daily outings.

As well as this, why not invest in a fashionable jumper or knitted dress that you can wear every day? Wearing something nice helps boost your mental health massively, as looking good translates into feeling good.

2.     Make a fall watchlist

If you are an enthusiastic binge-watcher, why not make a watchlist of some films and TV shows to get you into the fall mood? To get you started, I’d recommend Coraline, as that is the perfect film to get you excited for the spooky season of Halloween.

Another one (which is a personal favorite of mine) is To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, which is a young adult romance taking place within the fall school setting. When you have your list completed, grab some popcorn and get watching with your loved ones to get yourself into the autumn mood.

3.     Maintain a daily walking routine

Whether that be in your local park or across your neighborhood, make and maintain a daily walking routine to boost your mental health. Getting fresh air helps a lot, as well as being at one with nature as you have the chance to break free from the fast-paced hustle of daily working life. Taking a break from your phone or laptop by walking daily helps, too, as you aren’t constantly faced with technology all day and breaking free from this routine.

4.     Create a weekly self-care routine

Creating a self-care routine that can be practiced weekly can help massively boost your mental health as you maintain taking time out for yourself. Whether that be applying a face mask or taking a long bubble bath with some relaxing music in the background, anything that helps you transition into fall smoothly can help a lot.

5.     Try baking or cooking autumn favorites

Baking or cooking can help boost your mental health massively, as the outcome is a delicious meal or snack. Choose an avid fall snack that you love and try either baking or cooking it, as well as involving your loved ones. For sweet treats, why not try making your own cookies or cinnamon rolls?

Overall, it can be hard to adjust to the bleak and cold of the autumn season. However, with these tips, you can conquer this headfirst. I hope you enjoy practicing these tips!

This was written by our contributing writer, Halima Ahad.