Happy September and welcome to the fall season,
Fall is my favorite season, not only because of the changing of the leaves and the cool crisp air, but because it is a good time to get back into a schedule and take out some time to work on myself.
This summer has been different in many ways and we all need something positive to look forward to, taking out time to write out a few personal meaningful goals can help us connect to the very important question
we all need to ask ourselves which is “What brings you Joy?”
Here are a few ideas to help you get started on prioritizing your wellbeing this fall:
- Write down 3 things that bring you joy, they should not require too much time or money. Ask
yourself what brings a smile to your face? What gives you a feeling of peace and contentment? - Before you get out of bed in the morning, think of 2 people you are grateful for and send them a
silent gratitude - Connect with someone you haven’t talked to or seen since a few months
- Take some time out of your day to do something for yourself
- Take a walk outdoors, paying attention to the colors and beauty around you
A few things that bring me joy, is spending time with friends and family, baking desserts and savoring them, being surrounded by flowers and traveling!!
Unfortunately traveling is not realistic at this current time, but watching foreign films and the travel channel helps. If food or dessert brings you joy, remember moderation is key.
I just made a bag of healthy sunflower seed granola, the recipe is on a previous post and I made a pistachio rose water semolina cake to share with friends from Ottolenghi book Sweet!
Thanks for your positive thoughts as always and that semolina cake looks amazing! I have been implementing your “savor every bite” philosophy from your last post. Even if I just have 5 minutes for lunch which is typical on a work day, I don’t read emails at the same time anymore. I just enjoy the food that is in front of me.