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Tips from a Health Coach

As the long summer days come to an end, the days start to shorten and the trees lose their leaves, we too start to slow down and embrace the Fall months and all that comes with it, taking our time to get cozy under a blanket with a comforting cup of tea.

As the season changes, so do we, and just as the natural world has to store up its energy for the spring, we too tend to turn inwards. It’s easy to slip out of the healthy habits we created over the lighter summer months and to lose motivation and focus as the dark nights roll in and the temperatures start to drop. Although the aim is to stay healthy, we don’t have to keep up the summer energy, instead we can slow down a little and adapt to the shorter days without losing our healthy habits. We’ve put together a few top tips from our Health Coach Samantha to help set you up with some healthy habits to see you through the colder months.

How to Stay Healthy in the Fall:

1. Take some time to access where you are and where you want to be. Start with a mindfulness practice, such as journaling or meditation, or take some time to do some inner work and personal development.

2. Do your research. Instead of jumping into something because it’s trendy or seems like a quick fix solution, read a few articles or ask a trusted source to figure out what the best option is for YOU. Everybody is different and what works for one person may not work for the next. By enlisting the help of a Health Coach, they can personalize a program to suit your needs and provide the necessary tools to get started.

3. Take your big goal and chunk it down into smaller steps. Give yourself a reasonable amount of time and create a simple routine that you can stick to, whether that’s a routine you follow each morning, or 1-2 tasks you prioritize in the evening. Avoid trying to do too much at once, as it will more likely lead to overwhelm or burnout.

4. Use your support system! Choose people who you know will encourage you and keep you accountable. If you can’t think of anyone in your immediate circle, try an online group or support network that meets a few times a month. Share your progress and reach out when you need help or guidance.

5. Celebrating each small step you take can help motivate you to continue. Sometimes the number on the scale doesn’t move, but your body composition does. Or you suddenly find you have more energy and fewer cravings for highly processed foods. Maybe you’re sleeping better and your relationships are improving because you feel more confident. By making positive changes in one area of your life, the effects will transfer into other areas as well.

Hopefully some or all of these tips have helped to inspire you to set up some healthy habits for the coming months. 

If you’d like to know more about how to stay healthy in fall and winter, book a Free Discovery Call to find out how we can help you set up and stick to your health goals throughout the winter months with a dedicated plan based on your individual needs.

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