10 Ways Women Can Get Ready for the Fall
Summer’s coming to a close, and it’s time to get (back) on track. Here are 10 quick and practical ways to get ready for Fall:
Fall is a great opportunity for you to refresh and reset. Take a moment to reevaluate where you are in life and where you want to go. This is a good way to ground yourself that supports your mental health and wellness. You can take a look at everything from looking at your goals, your style, and your self-care routine. Use this time to take stock of what you’ve achieved and plan out what you want to prioritize.
One of the first ways to get ready for Fall is to reevaluate your goals. First, think about what your priorities are. Ask yourself how far you have gotten? Are you where you want to be? Then decide what you will need to do to get ready for Fall and stay on track.
Decide to be happy. Get ready for the Fall by resetting your frame of mind. Find a positive affirmation and use it every morning to start your day.
Reflect on the past but don’t beat yourself up about it. It’s gone; it’s never coming back. Instead, think about what you can learn from it and use those lessons to move forward.
Do a Fall refresh of your wardrobe. Go through last year’s Fall clothes and edit out things that don’t excite your senses. Can’t afford a whole new wardrobe? Pick up some new accessories, get your hair done, and try out a new lip or nail color to keep things fresh. It will make you feel better and will give your ego a boost.
Decide on a preparation routine. Maybe it’s getting your meals prepped beforehand or pre-planning your work outfits for the week. Find at least one self-care routine that you can use to save you time, energy, or sanity, and start putting it into practice.
Commit to using your talents. Discover what you are good at and look for more opportunities to expose those gifts every chance you can–you’ll enjoy it, and so will other people. Learning how to put yourself out there can greatly impact your confidence and help you get over the fear of failure.
Look at your weaknesses as an opportunity to grow. Get ready o challenge yourself. Build the skills you need so you can become the women leader that you are meant to be.
Just say “no.” Saying no to people and things that suck up your time or your energy can help you build confidence. Besides, you can spend more time putting energy where you want it to go.
Be positive. Look on the “can do” side of things rather than the “life’s a disaster” side of things. You’ve already accomplished a lot in your life, and you will achieve even more in the future. Sometimes what you need is something to help you get motivated. Check out our Pinterest boards for inspiration.
Be in charge of your thoughts. Whenever you feel a negative thought coming, STOP and THINK, and ask yourself, is this important in the grand scheme of things? A lot of the time, it isn’t, so let it go!
Which of these tips are you going to put into practice today? You can get into the habit of setting specific times to take a look at what you’ve got going on. Fall is a good time to do that with everyone getting back into the routine of work and school. But this time, focus on other areas of your life too. Set some intentions for yourself and focus on shifting your mindset. If you’re having trouble shifting your mindset check out Ravens Wings LLC Blog to get my blog posts, with tips and resources, delivered free to you each month.
