We are now officially in autumn and I couldn't be happier about it. Is not that I don't like summer but I do prefer a chillier weather rather than sweating as I leave the house.

This autumn I am determined to improve my wellbeing, meaning by that improving my environment and taking more care of myself. We are all too busy that we sometimes forget to look after ourselves. My anxiety has been quite bad recently and I feel like little changes could make a big improvement in how I feel. Keep reading if you want to know what my little changes are going to be…

1.Declutter & Organization

Having a messy bedroom or house can really affect how you feel; a clean and organized space always feel much cosier and more relaxing. To me, autumn is the perfect time to do a wardrobe declutter and get rid (always by donating or passing by to family or friends) those wintery clothes you now are not going to wear anymore whether because you did not wear them last winter or because they don't fit, whatever. Organizing your bedroom can also help at making it feel more relaxing and helping you disconnect at the end of the day.

2.Food

Now that we are all back to work / university / school our diet can be really affected. Most of us don't have much time to cook and so we can end up eating a lot of junk food. My tip is to meal prep a little bit (make some pumpkin puree for the week, cook some rice and keep it on the fridge, etc) and, if you happen to eat outside, try and go for healthier options. You can always treat yourself from time to time but don't eat "bad" food on a daily basis or your health may get angry at you.

3.Play with Beauty

I think beauty is really powerful and can really help us feeling better. A good skincare routine, a new haircut or a lovely makeup look can really improve our confidence and, with that, our overall wellbeing. I personally really enjoy beauty and so I'm always experimenting with makeup to see what kind of makeup looks make me feel my most powerful and confident.

4.Working Out

Working out is not only good for your body but also for your mind and soul. Find a workout that you like (whether t is running, yoga, ballet, etc; anything will do) and try to do it at least a few times a week. This would improve your health, both physical and mental, and will give you the dose of exercise your body needs after a full day sat on a chair at the office or class.

5.Don't forget friends and family

Spending quality time with your loved ones can really make a difference in how you feel. I don't have many friends at university with whom I can be my total crazy self so I love meeting my best friends in the weekends for a coffee and chat and it just works as a therapy. I feel much better after I have spent some time with my friends and obviously, my family. You don't even need fancy plans, it's just the time you spend together that matters.

What are you doing to improve your wellbeing this autumn? Let me know in the comments…

LAURA

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(Also, forgive me if posts are a bit inconsisten for the rest of the year but the first trimester of university is going to be crazy).