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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Justin Myers

From creating a book nook to solo cinema trips: 23 ways to boost your mood this autumn

Collection of soft autumnal tones - a softly lit sofa, woollen knitwear, sunlit clouds
Autumn is the time to pamper yourself. Composite: Getty Images/Stocksy United

1 Stay outside as much as you can. Plan your day to include warming stops – places to quickly defrost before carrying on: cafes, libraries, pubs. Just watch out for ice on the wobble home if we have a wintry snap (remember to walk like a penguin to avoid slipping).

2 Get into journalling – but don’t take it too seriously. Write any old nonsense, then read it back weeks later and you’ll either find it hilarious or strangely insightful.

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