Fall doesn’t officially start until September 22, but for many, the start of the new school year feels like a symbolic end to the summer. Here’s a curated list of stories that can help you make the most of your sunny days.
Find a book you’ll actually want to read. Traci Thomas, host of the hit reading podcast The Stacks, explains how she finds books she reads from start to finish. Read the story here.
Make your nature walks even more restorative. Studies have shown that "forest bathing," or spending time in the forest, can significantly improve mood and reduce stress. Here's how to reap these benefits on your next hike. Read the story here.
Start an exercise routine you'll actually stick with. Feeling blocked with it comes to starting an exercise habit? You can actually get the health benefits of exercise with just 22 minutes of exercise a day — and you might be surprised what "counts" as exercise. Read the story here.
Be a better movie watcher. This guide — which comes with a fun brochure you can download and print at home — offers advice on how to pick a film, get outside your comfort zone and deepen your enjoyment of movies. Read the story here.
Live a more creative life. Psychologist Zorana Ivcevic Pringle says creativity isn't a trait. It's a choice, something you can foster and prioritize. In this episode of Life Kit, in collaboration with NPR's science podcast, Short Wave, Ivcevic Pringle explains how to bring creativity into your everyday life, overcome blocks and stick with ideas and projects. Listen to the episode here. | 
