A full pantry can make people feel calmer, even when they are not hungry.That small urge to stock up, sort closets, buy sturdier shoes, or check the heater is not random. Humans prepare for fall because the change affects daily life in practical, emotional, and social ways. Shorter days, cooler air, school schedules, holidays, and old habits all push people toward planning ahead. What looks like simple “getting ready” is actually a mix of biolog…