Late Summer: A Time to Take Stock
Late summer has a quiet wisdom about it.
The fields are turning golden, harvest is approaching, and nature is preparing for the change of season. Before long, our thoughts will begin to turn towards autumn and winter, with their shorter days, busier routines and, for some, a dip in mood or energy.
Perhaps this is the perfect time to pause and ask yourself a few simple questions.
How am I really doing?
Is there something you've been putting off? A conversation that needs to happen? A decision waiting to be made? A worry that's been quietly taking up more space in your mind than you'd like?
The Human Givens approach reminds us that our emotional wellbeing depends on our essential needs being met in balance. Late summer offers an opportunity to take stock. Are you making time for the people who matter? Do you feel in control of your life? Are you finding meaning in what you do? Are you looking after yourself as well as those around you?
Sometimes it's not the big problems that drain us, but the collection of small, unfinished tasks and unresolved concerns that quietly occupy our thoughts. Taking even one small step to address them can bring a surprising sense of relief and restore a feeling of control.
Harvest is also a time of gratitude. Before focusing on what's still to be done this year, take a moment to notice what you've already achieved. What challenges have you overcome? What have you learned? Who has helped you along the way?
As the seasons begin to change, there's no need to have everything perfectly organised. But making space now to reflect, resolve what you can, and appreciate how far you've come can help you enter the months ahead feeling calmer, more confident and better prepared.
After all, nature doesn't fear the changing seasons - it simply prepares for them. Perhaps we can do the same.
Our brains are metaphorical things. Our unconscious mind - the thing that REALLY guides our every thought and feeling, understands just about everything via metaphor - stories and mental images. They might seem simple, maybe even a bit corny, but they have real power when it comes to communicating ideas and making changes to your health.
Hope you enjoyed this little sketch. If nothing else, it's a chance to take a few minutes and enjoy a moment's reading and reflection.
I have lots of stories to tell you....come and find out what your story might be!