Fall as a Fresh Start

Posted on in Healthy Lifestyle, Mindset by Stephanie Coady

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As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change, many of us feel a natural shift. I often hear in the therapy room at this time of year how Fall carries with it a sense of transition, a season that asks us to slow down (and develop routines).

This season can feel like a fresh start for some of us. The rhythm of September and October, with back-to-school energy, new routines, and earlier evenings, often stirs something in us. It’s a gentle nudge to pause and ask: What do I want to carry with me into this season, and what am I ready to let go of?

Here are some reflection questions you might explore this autumn:

  • What am I holding onto that feels heavy or no longer aligned with the life I want to live? 
  • What would it feel like to soften expectations of myself in this season? 
  • What is one small way I can bring more presence, rest, or joy into my days? 
  • As I think about the months ahead, what values do I want to center my choices around? 

Fall can also be a time of nesting, finding comfort in routines, cozy moments, or meaningful connections. It doesn’t have to be about doing more. Sometimes, the most powerful reset is simply giving yourself permission to be (which can feel challenging to do if we are not used to this).

As you step into this new season, I encourage you to notice the small ways life is inviting you to begin again. Whether that’s through a small change of routine, a practice of self-compassion, or just allowing yourself a chance to breathe, or connect with yourself and others.

I’m Stephanie Coady (she/her/hers), a Licensed Counselling Therapist (LCT) with the College of Counselling Therapists of New Brunswick (CCTNB) and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (C.C.C) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). I’m a lifelong Frederictonian; completing my Bachelor of Arts at the University of New Brunswick and my Masters of Education at the University of New Brunswick in Counselling Psychology.