When Seasons Shift: How I Support My Energy and Hormonal Balance in Autumn

Every year, when the first cool breeze arrives and the evenings turn golden earlier than before, I feel something shift inside me. It’s subtle — a slower rhythm, softer mornings, deeper thoughts. My body almost whispers, “It’s time to slow down.”

Over time, I noticed how hormonal balance in autumn affects not only my mood but also my energy, skin, appetite, and even sleep. It’s like my whole system tries to find a new equilibrium with the season. Instead of pushing through, I’ve learned to listen. These are the small, grounding things that help me move through this seasonal change with more ease and harmony.

1. Morning Ritouals, My Gentle Reset

My mornings always begin with yoga — it’s a non-negotiable part of my day. Moving slowly, breathing deeply, and reconnecting with my body before the world wakes up sets the tone for everything that follows.

After my practice, I love to take my breakfast without rushing — just me, my thoughts, and the comforting quiet of a new day. I always make coffee. Morning should smell like coffee. There’s something magical about that moment: the crisp air, golden leaves outside the window, and the scent of freshly brewed coffee filling the home.

After breakfast, I take my shower with my favorite body wash — lately I’ve been using the Kundal White Musk Honey & Macadamia Body Wash followed by a matching Body Lotion. The scent feels soft, cozy, and slightly sweet — it instantly lifts my mood. Then comes my favorite part: getting ready for the day while listening to music. Recently, I’ve been obsessed with Cem Adrian — his song “Kül”, especially the live version with an orchestra, touches something deep inside me. Even though I don’t understand Turkish, that song speaks directly to my heart. It’s become a quiet part of my mornings — a reminder that beauty doesn’t always need translation.

2. Nourishing Warmth on the Plate

I’ve never been a huge fan of smoothies — my go-to has always been a chia pudding with Greek yogurt and granola on top. Though I still enjoy it from time to time, I’ve noticed that lately my body has been craving something different — more savory, more grounding.

These days, I find myself reaching for eggs or an avocado toast with a few slices of sopressata. I also noticed that I’m less drawn to salads and more into roasted vegetables — sweet potatoes, carrots, peppers. It’s like my body naturally asks for warmth and comfort.

Choosing these warmer foods feels like an instinctive way to support my hormonal balance during autumn — to stay grounded and nourished. If you’re looking for inspiration, EatingWell’s collection of healthy fall recipes has so many cozy and nourishing ideas for this season.

3. Slowing the Nervous System

I also privilege a quiet moment with a good book instead of screens. There’s something about reading before sleep that feels grounding — like my thoughts finally settle and make space for peace.

So this season, I’m choosing to honor the slower rhythm, to eat with warmth, to rest without guilt, and to trust that nature’s pace supports my hormonal balance in autumn — gently, naturally, and in its own time.

4. Honoring the Energy Drop

I’ve never been one to rely on endless coffee cups — but I do know how it feels to carry a constant to-do list in my head. That rushing inner dialogue, the feeling that there’s always something left undone — it used to steal my energy more than anything else.

This fall, I’m learning to pause and let things breathe. To do one thing at a time, and then rest. To replace pressure with presence.

Autumn has this quiet wisdom — it teaches me that it’s okay to slow down, that not everything needs to bloom at once.

A Final Thought

The older I get, the more I realize that balance isn’t something we achieve — it’s something we allow.
Our bodies are wise. They know how to adjust, how to soften, how to restore — if only we give them permission.

I wrote more about this inner harmony in my earlier reflection, Finding Balance: My Journey of Harmonizing Energies – a piece close to my heart that explores how balance begins quietly within, long before we notice it in our outer lives.