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I know I should be sad about summer ending, but I’m not—I’m ready for fall! I’m looking forward to packing my shorts away and wearing all my favorite jeans, sweaters, hoodies, and boots. I’ll be enjoying the transition between seasons with some looks that combine summer staples and fall favorites—check out my comfy look below—as well as making changes to my routine to prevent seasonal affective disorder from kicking my booty this year.
prAna Oberlie hoodie (Weathered Blue) and Transform capri (Black)
Here I’m wearing the prAna Oberlie hoodie with the Transform high waist capri, but I paired the outfit with my favorite sandals for more of a transitional vibe. I ordered my Oberlie hoodie two sizes up for the perfect slouchiness!
prAna Oberlie hoodie
The Oberlie hoodie is extremely soft, made from blend of organic cotton, nylon, and wool, and the Transform capris are bluesign® approved, meaning that they’re produced and dyed without contaminating the environment with harmful chemicals. Shopping with prAna is guilt-free because of their commitment to using sustainable and recycled materials!
prAna Oberlie hoodie and Transform capri
While I’m preparing my closet for fall, I’m working on preparing my mind for fall as well. As much as I love the cool weather, seasonal affective disorder caused by darker mornings and shorter days can make it challenging for me to maintain good mental health.
To combat the fall doldrums, I’m re-implementing some good habits I started last year:
Limiting screen time before bed
I find I waste less time watching YouTube and get better sleep when I charge my phone in another room overnight. Scrolling on the phone is a hard habit to break, but your sleep schedule will thank you for it.
Getting enough sleep!
I used an app called Pacifica to track my habits for several months last year and noticed that I had the best mental health days when I’d gotten plenty of sleep the night before. Time to recommit to getting 8 hours of sleep each night!
Waking up early to meditate or do yoga
Since my phone will be charging in another room, I hope to roll out my yoga mat when I wake up instead of rolling over to grab my phone and check Instagram.
30 minutes of light therapy in the morning
I thought light therapy was a bunch of woowoo until I actually tried it. I’ll be incorporating it back into my morning routine post-haste! All it takes is 30 minutes soon after waking up for a nice energy boost.
Maintaining a fun and varied fitness routine
I’ve become bored with my workouts over the last year or so, so I’ve been changing things up to make fitness more fun. I subscribed to a workout app that plans my workouts for me and joined a challenging functional fitness group class!
Eating looooots of veggies
‘Nough said. Doesn’t everyone feel better when they eat more veggies?
I ordered my Oberlie hoodie two sizes up for a slouchy look.
With a one-two punch of good mental health habits + a closet stocked with spirit-lifting clothes, I think I’m ready to take on fall and winter head first! (But not before plenty more outdoor work/chill sessions in my Oberlie hoodie and Transform capris.)
Are you and your closet ready for fall? If you still need to stock up on comfy and sustainable clothes for fall, shop prAna!
Annemarie LeBlanc says
I have heard about the Prana clothing line but I still have to buy some for myself. I like that hoodie. Looks really nice! Light therapy is something new for me, I have to try that out. Thanks for all of these tips.
Lena says
prAna clothes always looks absolutely amazing! And so absolutely fitting for fall – I would wear any time I am not at work
Sherry says
I need to start doing light therapy. The darker days are just around the corner. Getting the proper amount of sleep does so much for our mental health.
Rachel says
I have considered getting a light for light therapy. I have also found that a vitamin d supplement really does help.
krystal says
I have a Prana dress and a pair of cozy pants, and I LOVE THEM! I can get behind their company’s mission.
Reesa Lewandowski says
I have heard such great things about Prana! I would love to try an outfit, they look lovely!
Pam says
I love prAna clothing. I really need to get my wardrobe ready for fall.
Jeni Hawkins says
I’m LOVING that Oberlie hoodie! It looks perfect for fall weather! I love these tips, too – need to eat more veggies!
Stacie says
I have a friend who has to do light therapy every day. She gets terrible seasonal affective disorder symptoms if she doesn’t.
donna porter says
I am in the process of taking advice from your tips above. I am actually looking forward to cooler weather and making some much needed changes!
Trisha McKee says
Yes, informative article, and I agree, especially with getting enough sleep. I’ve been making an effort to get to sleep earlier and it makes such a difference!
Diana Moore says
I always hit a bit of an emotional dip in the winter months though I’m looking forward to fall this year. I’ve found keeping an exercise routine which includes walking outside has helped tons. My own light therapy, lol
dana says
I’m dreading this fall/winter as it’s going to be my first trying to run in those seasons.
Sarah L says
Good tips. I need to try the light therapy. Hate the shorter days.