Ideas for Fall Self-Care Activities

Self care has been a hot topic for a few years now, instilling the importance of taking 
more time out to do something good for yourself. If you want to continue this tradition 
during the fall season, here are some unique ideas that are great for this time of year.


Enjoy the Outdoor Fall Scenery

When people think of self-care, they often think about staying inside and having a bath 
or reading a book. While this is a great way to practice self-care, it definitely isn’t the 
only option. Self-care is all about doing something for yourself, whether inside or 
outside, alone or with others. That is why a great way to practice self-care in the fall is 
by enjoying the beautiful scenery outdoors.

Head outside to walk around your neighborhood, go to a nearby park, or hike where the 
leaves are changing.


Find a New Book to Read

If you’re looking more for an indoor self-care activity, it doesn’t get much better than 
unplugging and enjoying a great book. Do you have a stack of books on your nightstand 
that you keep avoiding? Put that phone away, turn off Netflix, and pick up a book 
instead. Get transported into the imaginary world the writer creates, and you will quickly 
understand why this is such a popular choice when it comes to self-care.


Try Fall-Scented Essential Oils

Whether you are brand new to essential oils, or simply wan ta change for the new 
season, this is a fantastic time to choose some new scents. You can definitely find 
blends that remind you of fall, from pumpkin spice to woodsy outdoor blends, or you can 
choose individual scents for the season and use your favorites.

Some fall scents to look for in your essential oils include:

Cinnamon
Clove
Nutmeg
Ginger
Cedarwood
Fir
Sweet Orange
Lemon


Enjoy Healthy, Fall Superfoods

Self-care is also about taking care of your physical health, including eating a balanced 
diet. You can add more healthy produce by choosing from the fall superfoods that are 
popular this time of year, such as kale, apples, pears, pumpkin, butternut squash, 
pomegranate, brussels sprouts, and sweet potatoes. Make yourself a kale salad with 
apples and pears, enjoy a rich bowl of butternut squash soup, or whip up a baked sweet 
potato with your favorite toppings.


Exercise in a Way You Enjoy

Exercise is good for self-care in many ways, from improving your physical health and 
preventing diseases, to releasing endorphins to put you in a better mood. It can also 
help a lot with sleep if you struggle getting to sleep on time in the evenings. The trick for 
using it as part of self-care is finding exercise you ENJOY. You should not force yourself 
to do a workout routine you hate and call it self-care. 



