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4 Steps for the Perfect Fall Reset, According to a Mental Health Expert

Start by observing your routine, pick one or two priorities, make a more/less list, and treat missed goals as information instead of failure.

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I don’t know about you, but autumn has always felt like the ideal time to start fresh and make some much-needed shifts to my everyday routines—especially coming off a wild and social summer.

“Typically, summer is busy and a lot less structured. We travel, schedules get weird, maybe we’re going out more, staying up later, whatever it is,” says Kati Morton, LMFT, 3x bestselling author, and mental health expert. “So, naturally, fall gives us an excuse to check back in with ourselves. What’s actually working for me right now? What isn’t? And what’s working that I don’t need to mess with?”

As such, many people use fall as a season to pause, reflect, and reset, preparing for the months ahead.

Looking to conduct your own autumn reset? Here are four steps for the perfect plan.

Step 1: Pause and Reflect

Before you begin your autumn reset, take a moment to ground yourself........

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