Cozy Autumn Morning Checklist

Before the full chaos of the Halloween season begins, I like to take a few moments for relaxation. Here is my cozy autumn morning checklist with everything I need for a peaceful start to my day.

The Checklist

  • Wear comfortable pajamas & slippers. Halloween & horror prints are a must.
  • Listen to a fall-themed playlist. For musical background music, I like my Cozy Autumn Morning Playlist. For songs with lyrics, I recommend my Autumn Dreams Playlist. There is nothing better than setting the mood for your day with a curated playlist.
  • Burn incense or a fall-scented candle. I always stock up on a few dozen pumpkin spice incense sticks from a local spiritual store near my hometown every time I visit. The smell always reminds me of fall mornings at a pumpkin patch.
  • Sit near a window to gaze at nature.
  • Sip a hot drink. This is a great time to take one of my hot cocoa bombs from the freezer!
  • Take a moment to write in my journal. I write down my thoughts for the day. Sometimes I will write a paragraph or two for a short story. Other days, when I have writer’s block, I try some spooky journal prompts to get the creativity flowing.

I rarely get a slow relaxing morning, so it is important to carve out one in my schedule now and then. The Halloween season flies by so quickly, it is nice to take a morning to appreciate the beauty of fall and check in with myself. Always take some time for falling leaves and pumpkin spice.

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