"One day we're walking around with bare arms, sipping iced coffee, and the next we're digging around in the back of the closet for a warm sweater to ward off the chill. For me, it immediately feels like fall when the famous pumpkin spice latte returns to the Starbucks menu. Despite the fact that I don't particularly like pumpkin spice latte, its mere presence as an option announces the arrival of autumn as effectively as any billboard."
"Jo et al. (2021) found that viewing images with autumnal foliage induced physiological and psychological relaxation in women in their 20s, reducing their heart rate and increasing parasympathetic nervous activity. As well as the potential impact on relaxation, the season also offers an opportunity for transition. Just as the trees shed their leaves and nature prepares to undergo rest and renewal, this time of year provides an ideal opportunity to reflect, adapt, and consider who we want to be."
Autumn arrival is often signaled by cultural cues like the pumpkin spice latte and prompts wardrobe shifts as temperatures cool. Visuals of autumnal foliage can induce physiological and psychological relaxation, lowering heart rate and increasing parasympathetic activity. The season creates a natural opportunity for transition, mirroring trees shedding leaves and preparing for renewal. Change can mean releasing worries, embracing new practices, or noticing small moments of joy amid busyness. Planning changes deliberately helps prepare for obstacles and maintain commitment. Committing to awareness and behaving as an active bystander enables spotting quiet opportunities for positive action that might otherwise be missed.
Read at Psychology Today
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