Change of Seasons
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Its not a matter of letting go—you would if you could. Instead of ‘Let it go we should probably say ‘Let it be. — Jon Kabat-Zinn
Can you believe it-FALL already! Like where did the summer go ---------->
Along with these season changes also comes with a change in our moods. Sometimes we can't help it. It really just happens. But when we are mindful of knowing "Oh know my moods are going to change next week-what can I do?" We can prepare for this change in us as the outside stimuli changes. This allows us to discover new choices we have and also feel empowered.
1. Do you go through some changes as the seasons change?
2. What things help you to welcome this change in you and around you?
3. What are some things you like/dislike of Fall?
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1. Do you go through some changes as the seasons change? Yes - I usually begin to feel a bit better both physically and mentally. I think it's because the heat is SO opressive where i live that when fall finally arrives it's a huge relief.
2. What things help you to welcome this change in you and around you? I have a tiny tradition to welcome the fall. My birthday is towards the end of September and on that day I go to Starbucks and have myself a Pumpkin Spice Latte to celebrate my day, and the arrival of fall.
3. What are some things you like/dislike of Fall? I like retty much everything about fall -- fall leaves, Halloween, Thanksgiving, sweaters, jeans
@MissPen I'm so glad that fall is a positive season for you, it's one of my favorites too! And Happy Early Birthday! 
🎉🎊🎈🎃 Is your b-day on Halloween?
@MissPen
Hello Miss glad you stopped by! The weather changes can so mess with us- so it's very understandable to feel bitter mentally and physically. I'm glad for you where you live- you can now enjoy outside with more cooler weather. Oh wow HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! That does sound lovly to treat yourself to a seasonal treat. All those exciting holidays coming up, but mostly to feel free-r in joggers
@RumpleSteeleSkin Great post! I needed this one today!
1. Do you go through some changes as the seasons change? I have what is known as a seasonal mood disorder, meaning every year when the summer rolls around, my depression and anxiety magnify by 1000! Summer has always been my least favorie season for this reason. But the good news is I have recently been emplementing changes in my life so I can cope better when wonderful summer comes back next year!
2. What things help you to welcome this change in you and around you? Meditation, walking, and reading help me welcome in the tough times! I use an app called Calm and it has really changed my outlook on everything!
3. What are some things you like/dislike of Fall? I like the pumpking patch and getting to see the kids dress up for Halloween! I also love seeing the leaves change color and fall off the trees! My least favorite thing about fall is nothing! I LOVE FALL!
@intelligentstar688 I love fall too! I'm sorry to hear that the season of summer is rough for you. What's funny is even though I like the warm weather, the heat and sun tend to make me sleepy and want to take a nap! I'm glad you're planning coping skills for next year.
I love walking 🚶♀️and meditation too, they also help my anxiety. I'm interested in using the Calm app. Is it easy to use? Is it free? 
@fearlessWriter78 Calm is really easy to use! I believe there is a free version of it on Youtube. I paid for a subscription for one year and it was $35!
@intelligentstar688 Thanks for the info, I'm definitely gonna check it out!
@intelligentstar688 hello thereWOW I honestly smiled reading that you are emplementing some changes in your life so it betters your moods when summer comes. I sometimes to get the "blah" feeling around me as it's to hot to really enjoy outside fun. Those are all wonderful things to do to help improve our moods. Also Calm is a very good app! The changing of the leaves is wonderful. Do you like the deep reds and oranges to? I have not been to a pumpkin patch tho. Thank you for sharing here
@RumpleSteeleSkin Hi! Thank you for your wonderful reply! I absolutely LOVE the reds and oranges! I can look at the same tree everyday and stiil think it is just as amazing as the first time day I saw it! It never gets old to look at nature right?!
@RumpleSteeleSkin too many leaves falling in fall !
@soulsings haha-that made me giggle
But it's wonderful fun to walk along the curb letting your feet skid on the ground as the leaves crackle all around them. Also jumping in a pile of them is much fun.
1. Do you go through some changes as the seasons change?
Yes, such as getting a little irritated when it's almost summer, or being contained when fall is about to come.
2. What things help you to welcome this change in you and around you?
I just think about what I like in the season , even if I don't like the commingseason I try to find atleast one positive thing about it . So ,eventhoughI hate summer because of heat and bugsI remind myself that atleast there is no classes during it
3. What are some things you like/dislike of Fall?
Fall is my favorit time of the year. I espesialy like the nice weather and the calmness it brings, and the leaves' colors.
@soufy I like how you find one postiive thing about each season, even if you don't like that season in particular. I do that too! A few years ago I lived in an area where houses and trees lined the winding road. Driving too and from work, I may not have been in the best mood at the time, and may of not liked the colder weather, but I always was in awe of the beautiful pops of color in the trees (and probably looked at the trees a little too much! hehe). 🍂🍁
@soufy
Soufy nice to see you here. I'm sorry that some seasons have you feeling contained or irritated. Alot of things prevent people from enjoying the outside like they want to. Weather, heat, to cold, to sunny and so forth. How your feeling is very understandable. I really do like your positive attitude on how you deal with you disliking some seasons. You validate how your feeling and then think positive on something that makes you uncomfie. Ha yay no school for awhile is awesome! Yes I agree with you on Fall being calm and nice weather. YAY! Thank you for sharing here with us
@RumpleSteeleSkin
1. Do you go through some changes as the seasons change?
i do! to me, the weather and environnement have a big impact on my mood. Summer is always all about fun, vacation, spontenous decisions. But now as fall arrived, I feel really motivated to show off my knowledge in my exams and focus on my future.
2. What things help you to welcome this change in you and around you?
I always do Pinterest Boards where i collect inspirational posts on how i want my life to be and what is most important to me!
3. What are some things you like/dislike of Fall?
Okay so i really love fall! I love the colder weather, the clothes you can wear now, this cozy vibe, halloween (!) and so much more. I don t really dislike anything of Fall!
@AveryLove You are definitely not alone in loving fall; the previous commenters don't dislike fall at all either. 😄
I'm glad Pinterest is helpful to you. Isn't is so fun?! I could spend hours on there! 😜
@AveryLove
Avery nice to see you today! Oh wow I like how you explained how the seasons affect you. It's like you have time to have lots of fun times-then you get motivated for school and exams. Good job! That is very creative on using your energy-inspirational stuff does help us focus on how we like things to be. Kinda gives us direction. I agree with you on the nicer weather, certain cloths we can wear halloween is fun- and YES of course much great things about this change. Thanks so much for sharing.
1. Do you go through some changes as the seasons change? I fee as though I do because changing seasons leads to new opportunities in life school work what have you volunteering as a paramedic changing seasons allows me to do, the leaves change and weather which can offer a relaxing feeling aswell
2. What things help you to welcome this change in you and around you?
things that welcome this change for me is being in the present moment I stress this a lot on myself that if I am not in the present then I am not getting the full benefit of the world around me
3. What are some things you like/dislike of Fall?
cleaning up the leaves in the yard
@RumpleSteeleSkin
@KarrotCake I like how you pointed out how the fall, and other seasons, offer new opportunities, like volunteering. I'm looking to volunteer myself soon. 😃
I can totally relate to disliking cleaning up the leaves - sometimes in fall it feels like they're never going to end! 😝
@KarrotCake
Great your here KarrotWow so for you the changing of seasons is a good thing. Volunteering, new opportunities, school work and also all those changing of leaves! Wonderful!! Karrot I really love how you shared this. Being mindful is being in the moment as best as we can. And it sounds like you are. Ha cleaning up all those leaves can be fun. Thank you for sharing here
I really like the "let it be" sentiment from the quote. It's perfect for fall because it's so beautiful to just watch the leaves changing colors
I usually get a little more depressed when it gets colder and darker out, but I'm living in a southern state where it shouldn't get too cold so that should be better for me. I'm looking forward to being outside more because the weather is better here even in the "winter." I also get kind of anxious feeling like the year is almost over and I haven't accomplished x y or z.
When I would get sad because of the cold, dark, dreery winter, I would listen to music I like, come on 7cups, or go go a fun winter/fall event. I think to help my anxiety I can do more mindfulness and try my best to accomplish what I want, focusing on what I can do/change at my own pace.
I love the leaves changing in fall 🍂, the cool crisp air, apple picking 🍎, pumpkin pie 🥧, and the overall beauty of it
@fearlessWriter78
Hey there Writer nice to see you! I looked up that quote and I agree with you- it is beautiful. All those feelings you have on seasonal change are valid. To feel anxious as the year is almost over-but we worry did we do all we could. The change in less sun light and being more colder yes affects our moods and motivation. I do hope you can tell yourself you are doing great each year. That is great to read you do the opposite on how your feeling. I really am smiling to read what you shared. I hope this season you discover something totally new and awesome!
1. Do you go through some changes as the seasons change?
Weather changes tend to affect me negatively, the can be triggers. Different allergens tend to affect me different, so the season change also alters that although there's still always allergens present.
2. What things help you to welcome this change in you and around you?
When the triggers aren't so strong, when other health issues aren't flared up that can also help me keep my overall trigger load under the threshold.
3. What are some things you like/dislike of Fall?
I like the cooler yet still warm days, I like being able to make yummy food with my harvests, I like Thanksgiving and Halloween and spending time with family related to to those things. I like going for an outdoor walk without getting sweaty.
I don't like the early snowfalls, the sudden temperature changes that are fairly extreme, the icy sidewalks, the allergens with the dead leaves, the decreasing daylight hours. Also how triggering doing things for the holidays can be.
@AffyAvo
Hi Affy good to see you here. Im sorry hun that the seasons changing affects your health. It is very understandable on the allergies and the physical changes our body has to go through. I wish you could enjoy the seasons fully. Triggers are very hard to keep calm! I raise both hands to you for having to deal with many. Yes walks without getting all hot is wonderful! All those good foods made from our gardens also is delish-ous lol. Affy I do hope soon with these changes you can enjoy more fuller
