The transition from summer to autumn isn’t always easy. In fact, it’s possible to experience a real drop in energy, and even an autumn blues. So how do you stay motivated in autumn? Here are 9 cheerful goals to give you a boost.

1 – Why set goals in autumn?

It’s normal to feel a drop in energy in autumn. The problem is that, for some people, this drop in energy is very marked and burdensome.

And, if you’re one of those people, you may feel like giving up completely. In other words, curl up on your sofa and don’t come out until next May. (laughs)

Fortunately, I’ve got good news for you.

We don’t have to be bursting with energy to stay motivated in autumn.

In fact, we need to have joyful goals to reach.

Goals that make us smile and jump off the couch with joy.

That’s why I’d like to share with you 9 goal ideas you can give yourself to stay motivated during this temporary autumn blues.

2 – 9 joyful goals to keep you motivated in autumn

I invite you to read the following 9 goals and choose the one you like best.

You can choose more than one, but I recommend taking it easy.

Remember, your energy level is low, so take it slow and steady. And, above all, happily. (laughs)

1 – Take up yoga. Every Saturday, do a session of at least 20 minutes.

2 – Hike every weekend in a wood or in the countryside in your area.

3 – Start or restart a gratitude journal. Give yourself a notebook in autumnal colors and set yourself the goal of writing down 3 things that happened during the day that make you feel grateful. Do it every night before going to bed!

4 – Get back to baking. Every Sunday, prepare a new gourmet recipe. Take the opportunity to invite people over for Sunday tea.

5 – Sort your wardrobe. Keep only the clothes you like, and donate or resell the others. Mend clothes that need mending.

6 – Set up a body care routine. For example, apply moisturizing cream to the body every day and do a treatment every Saturday.

7 – Set yourself a reading goal. Create a list of books to read. The number should be adapted to your reading rhythm: 5 books or 10 or 15 books to read during the autumn.

8 – Revisit your goal for the year, which may have gathered dust over the summer (laughs), then update it and take your first action now.

9 – Learn to be happy and start a happiness training course with me! (Can’t wait!)

3 – How to reach your goals

So, now that you’ve chosen one or more goals for this fall, you may be wondering how to achieve them.

That is, how to find the motivation to even put on your yoga outfit, set up your mat and start a yoga video on your computer. (laughs)

I totally understand.

In fact, to stay motivated in autumn, it’s essential to let yourself be guided by your joy.

Don’t try to achieve your goals because you “have to”, but because you feel like it, or better still, because you enjoy it.

In other words, have fun doing yoga, reading, baking or whatever.

Have fun, that’s the key word.

For me, autumn is truly THE season to return to childhood. So let’s make the most of it.

Having said that, we don’t make much room in our lives for fun. In fact, we’re far too serious about it.

Just look at how our diaries are filled with obligations of all kinds.

So I invite you to change that.

In concrete terms, take out your diary and write down at least 2 times over the next week to have fun achieving your current goal(s).

So, which goal have you chosen? Mine is the “cake” goal. I’m starting this weekend!

Find out more:

I invite you to read these 2 complementary articles:

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Discover Fear of taking the plunge: 5 tips for overcoming it

In addition, I recommend this inspiring book:

Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah

Trevor Noah’s personal reminiscences describe his childhood in South Africa during the apartheid era. His wit, resilience and ability to draw joy from difficult circumstances make this an uplifting and motivating read.
Absolutely brilliant! I couldn’t put this book down! I read it in one sitting! The best book I’ve read in a long time. This story is proof that, no matter what life throws at you, you can find the light at the end of the tunnel and laugh in the face of adversity. I highly recommend it!

Thank you very much for reading this article.

If you liked it, let me know in the comments.

Take care of yourself.