"Autumn begins on September 22nd this year in the Northern Hemisphere. Where I live in the Berkshire Mountains, mornings open with a chill in the air. Afternoons are still warm. And the days can still feel like summer sometimes. Dry leaves scattered on the ground crackle like the rhythm to a song steeped in memories of the "good ol' days," maybe even spent with a BFF or family member way back in your youth."
"Morning begins here with the sharp scent of smoke and bonfires and, where I live, the metallic buzz of chainsaws. Holidays are on the way. Many of the details above are steeped in my own memory. Perhaps you share similar memories of autumn. Likely, you have your own. And if you love autumn, you are probably starting to get energized now, perhaps recalling some of them with each day moving forward."
Autumn brings cooler mornings, warm afternoons, and shifting sensory details such as crackling dry leaves, bonfires, and vivid hillside colors that often trigger personal memories. Pairing positive memories with music can amplify mood and emotional recall. Creating a vivid mental movie—imagining scenes, sounds, and sensations—helps establish a desired mindset for the season. Intentionally engaging the body's dopamine pathways through sensory pairing, anticipation, and reward can enrich everyday experiences and increase pleasure. Simple practices like combining familiar songs with cherished memories and rehearsing positive scenarios can boost energy, emotional warmth, and enjoyment during seasonal transitions.
Read at Psychology Today
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