🍂Fall Back Into Routine 🍂
By: Arnica Lande
Cooler mornings signify the end of the summer season and the beginning of autumn. And while the colors of the trees change to oranges and reds, we also settle into changing routines. Even if we’re ready for it, falling back into routine after a summer of socialization and parties can be challenging. Setting the alarm clock a little earlier (or getting used to waking up to darker skies), fewer social events on the calendar (or maybe more running around for the kids and their plans), and the lack of travel plans (maybe you plan that beach vacay now?!) can all be daunting as we hit September, but there is plenty of fun to be had and simple ways to find routine as we enter the fall months!
Fall is a new season to look forward to. Make plans to do something fun this upcoming season. Living in Colorado, we’re afforded warmer, more pleasant weather well into the season, so take advantage of fall hikes (leaf peepin!), pumpkin patches, haunted houses, and fresh apple cider. Plan your Halloween in advance so you can put it on the calendar and allow yourself ample time to get your costume together or find a date to carve pumpkins with your besties. Don’t forget about the Fierce End of Summer Bash - stop by our LoHi Studio on Sunday, September 12th between 1:00-3:00 pm to party with the Fierce Fam, enter raffles, and take advantage of discounts from vendors!
Set a new goal. Having a new short-term goal (think 3-4 months) is a great way to self-motivate. Maybe you couldn’t get in as many Fierce classes this summer as you’d like, or you want to drink more water as the air cools. Having short-term, attainable goals can help us build confidence to achieve larger, long-term ones!
Go “back to school” shopping. Online or in-store, treat yourself to some new items that make you feel fierce. Our online store has everything from Fierce swag to candles and accessories. Maybe you purchase a new planner to help keep you organized! Goal setting planners are all the rage right now, and what a better way to kick off the new season of change than with a tool to keep you accountable.
Make a to-do list. If you really want to be specific, start with a seasonal checklist of things you want to accomplish over the next few months. From there, narrow down to a monthly list, then weekly, and then pull your daily “to-dos” from the weekly list. The act of checking things off will make you feel accomplished and successful!
Make Sunday dates with yourself. Do something solely for you every Sunday. Maybe it’s a morning walk with the pup and a podcast, a couple hours of meal prep with your favorite playlist so you can set yourself up for success that week, or an evening bath and a book. Taking conscious time in your week to ensure you give yourself a little love not only is building routine, but also gives you something to look forward to!
Sign up for classes. Book out your Fierce classes now, and don’t fear the waitlist! There is a lot of movement on rosters at the 12-hour cancellation window, so keep an eye on your inbox to see if you get into class. Always plan on taking the classes you are waitlisted for, because more often than not, you’ll get in.
Find a sleep routine. Even if you don’t go to bed at the same time every day, try waking up at the same time daily. Give yourself a few extra minutes to wake up and take time for you, whether it be 10 minutes of meditation, coffee on your porch, or time spent with a book. Not only will a consistent wake-up call leave you feeling more rested and awake during the day, when you give yourself time do to something for you (like Sunday dates!) you can better take care of everyone else in your world the rest of the day.
Finding a routine can be daunting, but it doesn’t need to be boring. So, set a seasonal goal, plan some autumn fun, and make time for yourself this fall!