Fall brings back memories of colorful leaves, Halloween, hot apple cider and football games. This year, make plans to revive your favorite autumn traditions – and maybe add a new one or two – to your fall calendar to spice things up!

Explore the Outdoors

There’s nothing like breathing in the fresh, crisp Fall air. Why not spend an afternoon or a weekend in the great outdoors this season?

For the Land Lovers

Tie on your sturdiest boots and hike up the nearest mountain, along a park trail or through the woods. Bring the family, your dog or a friend to add to the fun and the future memories. It’s good for the body and the mind. Advocates of “forest bathing” (a fancy term for walking in the woods) say it helps lower your blood pressure, improves your mental focus and boosts your immune system. 

For the Water Babies

Prefer the water to dry land? Hop in a canoe and paddle around your local lake. At this time of year, depending on where you live, you might see a variety of ducks and swans migrating south. If you live during the ocean, grab a big blanket and set up a picnic at sunset with your partner or some friends. Make a big pitcher of THRIVE Restore for a delicious apple, pineapple flavored drink that has 7 grams of premium fiber and supports your digestive health.

For the Thrill Seekers

If you’re adventurous or need a longer escape from the city, go camping. Pitch a tent, sleep under the stars, rent a cabin or drive your RV to the campground. It doesn’t matter how rugged or pampered you are, the most important thing is to enjoy your time among nature. Even if you’re the type to catch your own food while camping, it can’t hurt to bring along some snacks to keep you going as you fish or hunt. Throw a few THRIVE Pro bars into your backpack for a protein pick-me-up. Don’t forget to stay hydrated, too! Try THRIVE Thirst, a zero sugar premium hydration beverage. Infused with electrolytes from Pink Himalayan Salt and Coconut Water, this delicious drink will quickly become your go-to!

For Unbe-leaf-able Sights

For a more low-key outdoor activity, try leaf peeping. Travel to see the fall leaves’ vibrant colors. The trickiest part of leaf peeping is the timing, which depends on a number of factors, such as rainfall and the average temperature during the year. Check a fall foliage predictor map before scheduling your trip to see the leaves. 

Exercise Your Body…

Now, maybe more than ever, staying healthy is vital. That involves taking care of the physical, mental and emotional parts of yourself.

We are able to gather on a track or a racecourse together again, many organizations are coordinating 5K runs and walks to raise funds for their causes and get people active. Since Covid-19, there are also virtual runs where you usually can participate by running or walking in your neighborhood or even on a treadmill. If your favorite charity isn’t hosting an event, do an online search for “5Ks” or “virtual 5Ks” to discover national opportunities to get fit and give back.

You can’t attend a football game this year, so why not be a player instead of a spectator? Message your friends and invite them to join your flag football game. It’s a non-contact sport, so it’s pretty safe for everyone to play. Keep it casual or, if your group is competitive, follow the official rules. Use THRIVE FIT before & after your workouts this season for premium performance and recovery.

& Your Spirit

After all that physical activity, not to mention the stresses of pivoting and adjusting to all that has occurred in the past few years, give yourself a mental respite. With dedicated apps and podcasts, your meditation practice doesn’t require a guru or a retreat. Just pull out your phone (remember to turn off notifications), close the door to your room and breathe. If you need assistance in reaching a calming state, take THRIVE Rest, to provide you with stress management and relaxation support.

Taste Autumn

There are some flavors that are practically synonymous with fall. Apple and pumpkin rank at the top of most people’s lists – of pies, candle scents, just about anything autumnal. For more tastes of fall, add THRIVE apple pie Lifestyle Mix into your daily routine this season or try this Pumpkin Spice Café Latte for a healthier alternative to the classic PSL.

Family Fun Activities

Visit a local orchard to do some apple picking. Most states have at least one orchard that’s open to the public, and many of them have stores selling pies, cider and other apple-related goods to take home along with your hand-picked harvest.

Pick up a pumpkin from a roadside stand or the produce section of your grocery store. Print out stencils or freehand a design to carve a cute or scary jack-o-lantern. Bonus ideas: Save the seeds and bake them for a healthy snack. Scoop the pulp to make a smoothie, bread or other pumpkin treat.