A little autumn inspiration for the woman who spends so much time making life beautiful for everyone else that she sometimes forgets to enjoy it herself.
1. Romanticize Your Morning Coffee
Get up before the house comes alive, brew your favorite coffee, and actually sit down to drink it. Open your Bible, write in your journal, or simply enjoy the quiet without feeling the need to accomplish anything.
Estimated cost: Free with what you have
2. Have a Bookstore-at-Home Afternoon
Borrow a novel from the library, make yourself something warm to drink, and curl up under a blanket. Put your phone away and read something purely because you enjoy it.
Estimated cost: Free
3. Go on a $5 Thrift Store Treasure Hunt
Give yourself five dollars and look for something beautiful: a vintage teacup, a brass candlestick, a pretty frame, or a little vase. The fun is in finding something special, not spending a lot of money.
Estimated cost: $5 or less
4. Give Yourself a Slow Autumn Evening
Take a long shower or bath, put on your softest pajamas, use your favorite lotion, and do your skincare without rushing. Put fresh sheets on your bed and go to sleep early.
Estimated cost: Free–$5
5. Create a Fall Gratitude Journal Page
Gather your favorite pens, a notebook, and maybe a few pressed leaves. Write down ten little things that are bringing you joy this season. Decorate the page if you feel inspired. It doesn’t have to be perfect or productive.
Estimated cost: Free
I’m sharing a new journaling prompt guide for November called : Wildflower Blessings, I would love for you to join me!
Need more journaling ideas, I have30 general autumn journaling prompts called Autumn Slowly Journaling Prompts
6. Take Yourself on a Fall Beauty Walk
Visit a farmers market, walk through a pretty neighborhood, or wander through a park. Notice the changing leaves, the front porches, the flowers, and the beauty of the season. Take photos of the things that catch your eye.
Free Fall Photo Challenge if you need picture prompts! |
Estimated cost: Free
7. Bake Something Simply Because You Want To
Make a small apple crisp, cinnamon muffins, or your favorite fall treat. Turn on music, open the windows, and enjoy the process. Not because someone needs dessert or you’re responsible for feeding everyone, but because baking can be something you enjoy, too.
Estimated cost: $3–$8
Ive been enjoying a deliciousness of a fall treat in the form of Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls, they have such a delicious flavor and they are fairly easy to make, it’s harder to resist not eating the whole pan.
A little reminder for her: You are allowed to enjoy the season you’re working so hard to make special for everyone else.
You don’t have to earn rest, justify an afternoon spent reading, or turn every creative moment into something productive.
Sometimes finding the beauty in between looks like doing something small simply because it makes you happy.
I’d love to hear how you are enjoying the fall!
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