Getting back into the routine of school mornings and schedules may feel busy, and yet what an abundant opportunity to cultivate a healthy rhythm for you and your family.
Take advantage of this time with these 10 tips for good health. Stewarding your body well invites a stronger, robust and heartfelt fall season!
Summertime is notorious for an active lifestyle– longer days, outdoor activities, and sunshine. But today, I’m here to challenge you to think of autumn as a time to maximize your health!
Think of those cooler temperatures, changing colors and seasonal activities as a chance to awaken your soul.
While I feel like we could discuss 100 health tips, here’s my 10 best tips to assure you and your family have a fun, healthy fall season!
10 Simple Health Tips for Everyone
1. Vitamin D
Just because the summer days at the pool are ending does not mean that the vitamin D should. In fact, there’s a ton of support that vitamin D is fights off Seasonal Affective Disorder in the wintery months.
Vitamin D is vital for overall health– development, mood and to reduce health risks. And since it’s primarily obtained though exposure to sunlight…
the first tip of the fall is to get outside!
Knowing that days are getting shorter, think about the ways you can be outside earlier in the day. Here a couple easy ways to soak up some extra rays:
- Taking the dog on the leash in the morning rather than just letting out back door (aren’t crisp mornings the best?!)
- Reading or playtime/ homework time on the driveway with the kids
- Early dinner on the deck
And while you’re soaking up the vitamin D on the outside, boost your body from the inside body by eating the rainbow.
2. Add more fruits and vegetables to your day
Back to school offers lucrative meal opportunities. At least in this house.
Think breakfast, snack, lunchbox, snack time, after school snack and mealtime. You can even use dessert as opportunity to eat in color!
Incorporating more fruits and veggie doesn’t have to be a tedious, over-the-top production either. Try one of the following:
- Challenge yourself to fill your plate with different colors
- Simply add a fruit or vegetable to your favorite foods
- Buy seasonal fruit or vegetables for variety
Check out my nutrition tips and tricks to learn to have fun with a balanced diet- for example, pumpkin in your chocolate brownies!
Speaking of pumpkin…
3. Eat the Pumpkin
Tis the season, afterall!
Real, pure pumpkin provides significant benefits–everything from skin to digestion, immune system to brain! Check out my post about all the incredible benefits and why you should stir it in. And spoiler– it blends so well into with many of your favorite foods.
4. Stay Hydrated
Busy schedules, new routines may cause an interruption in your water intake. And it’s so important for you and your kids alike to get enough fluids to reduce fatigue, build immune system and keep all your body systems running better (and sleep better!).
Dedicate (and prepare!) a water bottle for yourself just as you do for your kids. And keep it close by.
Perhaps the crisp, cooler season is a great time to experiment with something new. Try sipping on warm or hot water infused with something delicious! This could include one or more of the following:
- lemon
- honey
- mint
- cinnamon
5. Implement Self-Care
You’re likely tweaking bedtime and school routines for your kids– why not include yourself?
Fall into a daily rhythm that includes a new healthy lifestyle routine. And one that that you can continue carrying into those colder, darker months as well.
Here’s a blog post on the importance of self-care and your mental wellness, including activity ideas to get you started.
6. Create an Exercise Routine
Fall may feel a little less active than summer so explore some ways you can add in physical activity each day that you enjoy. There’s no right or wrong, just two guidelines to remember:
- 1) make it fun for you
- 2) Make it work for you and your schedule.
If you find yourself indoors more with less daylight, consider adding in strength.
If you struggle with fitness, don’t worry. An important type of movement for healthy living is NEAT- non-exercise activity thermogenesis. Embrace the pumpkin patches, apple picking, raking leaves with your family this season!
You can find more ideas and inspiration with my fitness posts.
7. Schedule Blank Space
It’s so easy to schedule yourself thin once school starts back up with volunteering, committees, and much needed appointments. Plus add in all the after-school activities, sports and nightly to do’s.
But don’t forget to intentionally schedule nothing.
Make space for quiet. Enjoy being with yourself.
Blank space is paramount to avoid burnout and have better balance.
8. Gratitude
You know I’m all about the small things but there’s something B.I.G. that can really awaken your soul– Balanced In Gratitude.
And not just starting and ending your day– but all those small moments in between.
Create a healthier heart by cultivating a grateful heart. If you’re looking for ideas, check out this post.
9. Prepare the Night before
Keep the mornings running smoothly by prepping lunches, water bottles and the coffee pot the night before! Reasearch shows that if you plan ahead of time, you’re more likely to make the better choice in the moment.
And imagine having these things done on those darker early mornings when it’s harder to get out of bed!
How would it feel if you spent just 10 minutes the night before to prepare?
- Would you eat a better balanced breakfast?
- Have time to read bible or devotional?
- Have that water bottle ready for yourself?
Maybe just less chaos and more positivity for rest of your day.
10. Good Morning Routine
And, if you’re looking for simple ways to create a good morning, no matter what routine you have, follow these easy ways to create a start to the day that everyone enjoys!
Click over for my 5 tips to improve health and have a good morning.
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