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3 Ways to Slow Down and Reset Your Life This Fall

Mindful walks, gratitude and simple seasonal rituals can help you slow down, reflect and reconnect with yourself this autumn.

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I don’t know about you, but after a chaotic and stressful summer, I’m craving a peaceful, healing autumn. And what better time to prioritize rest and reflection than during fall?

Many holistic doctors recommend aligning your routines with the seasons, embracing the natural ebbs and flows of our energy levels. Perhaps I love autumn so much because it gives me an excuse to get cozy and enjoy wholesome activities, like reading with sweet-scented candles and hiking on a breezy day to take in the vibrant autumn leaves.

If you’re looking to slow down and reconnect with yourself this fall season, you’re in good company. Juliana Sloane, a Buddhist teacher, shamanic counselor, and hypnotherapist, shares three ways to align with autumn.

1. Let Nature Be Your Teacher

One of the best ways to embrace autumn is to immerse yourself in nature and let it inspire you.

“As we approach the fall season, we can take our cues from the natural world,” says Sloane. “When the plants in our garden cease blooming and go to seed, the leaves on trees fall, and the air becomes crisp, the natural world is offering us a teaching: Autumn is a time to slow down, connect with your intentions, and trust that even in times of dormancy or letting go, you are planting the seeds for the........

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