Yes! It’s finally here — the first day of autumn. Are you excited? Have you been holding out for that first pumpkin spice latte, or indulging since Labor Day?

The days may feel relaxed now, but busy holiday schedules will be here sooner than we think. Let’s resolve to make a plan today; before we’re in the thick of it. With cooler, drier air on the way, our skin (face and body) will need more TLC. Our bodies need nourishing fuel and restorative sleep. And our spirits need space for self-love.

Today is the perfect time to re-evaluate your routine and reset your beauty and wellness rituals.

Refresh Your Skincare Ritual

I’m looking forward to the cooler weather, and you may be, too. But is your skin prepared?

Cooler temps often mean drier skin. This is the season to swap out summer’s lightweight moisturizers for a richer cream. Lean into hydration serums and masks. Exfoliate so your skincare products work more efficiently. And please, don’t abandon your sunscreen! SPF remains your #1 defense against premature aging and skin cancer.

As always, I created a VIP easy button for you: my Age Well This Season: Autumn Edition page. It’s filled with seasonal tips, ideas, recipes, and product recommendations to make this your best autumn yet.

Reclaim Your Sleep

With shorter days and daylight savings time ending soon, nature is reminding us to rest.

Look around: squirrels gather food, bears prepare to hibernate. Rest is natural. Yet stress and busyness often steal it from us.

Decide now that you will rest. Create your own sleep hygiene with a calming wind-down ritual: a warm bath, evening teas, shutting down screens an hour before bed.

If you’d like deeper support, my Sleep Well Naturally Digital Course is self-paced and designed to help you build restorative evening habits. Through four calming video lessons and a beautifully designed workbook, you’ll discover how to create a nightly ritual with essential oils and wellness practices. Wake up refreshed, renewed, and ready to live each day with energy, confidence, and purpose.

Reset Your Wellness Habits

Summer fruits like peaches and strawberries may be gone, but autumn brings its own rainbow: deep red beets, bright orange sweet potatoes, dark green kale, crisp apples, and so much more. Fueling your body with seasonal produce keeps it healthy and strong.

Remember to move your body, too. A simple walk in the crisp air does wonders, and YouTube is full of exercise videos for every fitness level.

And don’t forget stress management. Try breathing techniques. Keep a list of activities that calm you — and pull it out when you need it most.

Reignite Self-Love Rituals

Need help with your stress-management list? Here are a few cozy, soul-nourishing ideas to get you started:

• Journaling
• Aromatherapy
• Warm bubble baths
• Decaf teas
• Meditation
• Gentle stretches

Closing Encouragement

Autumn is the perfect time to embrace change gracefully. But it takes intention. We need to be aware of the shifts and prepare before they come.

Your body was created for rest. Even Jesus led by example. It’s up to us to follow His lead. Decide today to rediscover your God-given beauty and vitality so you can age well with grace, confidence, and purpose this season.

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Purple Essence By Evelyn, your partner in aging well and achieving your best self.