As the days get shorter, start thinking about what rituals you want to introduce to ease the transition into winter. I posted about this extensively last year and it kept SAD at bay. The idea is retreating and claiming coziness in your life. Here are mine:
started closing my curtains at 7:30 so the change won’t feel so abrupt once it gets dark at 5 — will up by 15 mins every week until time change
have started lighting a candle each night when I close the curtains
upped my vitamin
Hung up my fall moon phases craft and moon wreath
made a solstice paper chain to countdown from vernal equinox to winter solstice
weekly fall simmer pot
have started seed saving and garden harvesting for next year
Have 3-4 indoor art projects lined up
Purchase any extra insulating things (window film, weather stripping, blankets, etc)
Purchased extra air filters so I can change every month (allergy household!) (not that even in the coldest part of winter I open my windows for 10-15 mins each day to air out the house)
Stocking the freezer with single serve soups (faves for my gf/df free life are chili, chicken and rice, squash, pinto, veggie and turkey and bean)
Whatever your rituals, now is the time to start implementing!
