New month, new you.
As the fall season begins, TikTokers have declared that the month of October is more of a reset than January, claiming it is the best month for a “glow” or big change.
They call their hypothesis the “October Theory”.
Content creator Chloe Van Berkel announced that “October is the second New Year of the year,” explaining. a viral tiktok video It’s a time to reflect on the past year and consider what changes they can make to better themselves for the rest of the year.
This, she said, can result in “a lot of big life changes and a lot of big life decisions” – and, needless to mention, it’s “the beginning ofcuffing season,
“The autumn season often creates a natural inclination for change,” said Briana Paruolo, psychotherapist and founder of On Par Therapy. said with excitement,
“As the leaves change colors and fall, we are reminded of the beauty of letting go and starting new.”
Others called October “mini januaryWhile one creator said that in the months of October to December “crazy plot twistIn Life, and influencer Izzy Utterson said October is a “springboard” for a 90-day “glow”.
“Research shows that it takes an average of 66 days for a new behavior to become automatic, although this can vary depending on the complexity of the habit and individual differences,” Paruolo said.
“Starting in October, you’re giving yourself about 90 days until the New Year — plenty of time not only to form a habit but to start seeing meaningful progress.”
Psychiatrist and astrologer Inbal Honigmann tells Bustle that she considers the month of October “more of a New Year than an actual New Year.”
“This is not only a season of endings, but also of new beginnings,” Honigman said. “For example, leaving a job that doesn’t serve you will inevitably lead to a better job. say goodbye to a [toxic] partner will be attracted [better] one, etc.”
Coincidentally, October falls just after the autumnal equinox in late September, when the days change length and become shorter.
“This combination of environmental changes and social rhythms creates a perfect storm for personal transformation,” Paruolo continued, “allowing us to shed old habits – just like trees drop leaves – and form new ones.” Let’s develop the aspects.”
