Have you noticed that when you dig your hands into the soil, you lose track of time? Or that after half an hour of playing the guitar, your head feels lighter, even though nothing else has changed? Creativity is not a talent, but a way to reconnect with yourself and maintain your mental health at a time when your mind is running at full speed.
October is Mental Health Awareness Month—the perfect opportunity to remind ourselves that our mental well-being is neither a given nor a weakness. It is the foundation on which everything else rests: work, relationships, happiness, and health. In 2025, we know that we can't just switch off our minds. But we can take care of them before they start crying out for help.
Indian summer is still warm, but the days are getting shorter and our bodies are already feeling the change. We may notice that it is harder to get up in the morning, evenings are shorter, and our heads are more cluttered. Autumn brings not only colder weather, but also a shift in our biorhythms, moods, and needs. Now is the perfect time to create small rituals that will give us stability and energy when the more challenging season arrives. If we start practicing them now, they will become a natural part of our day.