I'm not the biggest fan of Autumn, although over the last few years I've tried to embrace it more and to find things I do like about it.

I struggle with it is the shorter days and generally where I live, dull and wet days as I live in one of the wettest places in the UK.

So, how do I try and embrace it and ease into the Autumnal months?  By seeing the beauty in every day where I can. 

Things like;

- cool, crisp mornings,

- sunny blue skies,

- a beautiful sky in the morning,

- the first cup of tea in the morning,

- cosy PJs and socks,

- a beautiful sunset,

- milky hot chocolate,

- my homemade vegetarian bolognese

And I plan things to look forward to;

- comfort foods,

- meeting up with friends,

- watching my favourite films,

- watching Christmas films way too early,

I look at ways in which I can be kinder and more gentle with myself as we move from Autumn through into Winter. I practice self-care, self-love, gratitude and remember to slow down enough to breathe and see the beauty around me like a beautiful sunset or sunrise.

Especially this year, we need to be kinder to ourselves and others.