When the days start getting shorter again after a long, hot summer, many people often feel listless: that autumn fatigue sets in. With a few simple tips and tricks, however, you can turn this feeling into a real “autumn high.”
Fall, in particular, tends to sap our energy and motivation. The days are getting shorter, and for the first time since the hot summer, we need a jacket to go out again. But fall also has its bright side—you don’t have to feel that fall fatigue. Get a fresh burst of energy!
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Tip No. 1 for Combating Fall Fatigue:
Exercise in the fresh air
The best way to combat fall fatigue is to combine fresh air with light exercise. Use your lunch break to step out of the office and take a refreshing walk in the crisp fall air! This will trigger the release of serotonin, the “happiness hormone,” instead of excess melatonin—and you’ll feel nothing but energized and motivated!
Tip #2 for Combating Fall Fatigue:
Light and Fresh Meals
A healthy diet can also help prevent autumn fatigue and give you a boost of energy: Foods containing omega-3 fatty acids and the amino acid tryptophan have a positive effect on your mood. Look forward to your new fall energy! Foods that are especially good for you this time of year include fresh fish, fruit, vegetables, and nuts.
Tip No. 3 for Combating Fall Fatigue:
Motivational Attitudes
Another simple trick you can try is the much-praised positive attitude. Try to see the positive sides of fall, not just its negative energy. For example, enjoy the very special tranquility that settles over nature as the days grow shorter. Consciously take in the spectacle of the colorful leaves on the trees and look forward to the first snow. Curl up by the fireplace—or treat yourself to something truly special with a wellness weekend. That way, you’ll be able to turn your autumn fatigue into its opposite.
Look forward to trying out these practicaltips for combating fall fatigue! You'll feel like a new person.
