Does anyone else feel like September is actually the new year?

Something about this month just feels like it’s bringing in a new season full of possibilities.

When the summer starts winding down, I like to focus on my growth and refresh my routines. 

Here 30 things for you in September to celebrate this month of transition:

• Start a 30-day meditation challenge. Commit to a few minutes of mindfulness each day to reduce stress.
• Do a closet cleanout and donate items you no longer wear. Clear out clutter to welcome the new season.
• Take an evening bubble bath with candles and relaxing music.
• Bake banana bread from scratch. 
• Tap into your creativity by trying out a beginner’s embroidery kit, or a hand-lettering book.
• Have a cozy movie night with popcorn and hot apple cider.
• Add 10 minutes of stretching to your nighttime routine.
• Treat yourself to a body scrub with eucalyptus essential oil in the shower. 
• Declutter your home office to create a focused workspace.
• Update your resume and LinkedIn profile to highlight your latest accomplishments. 
• Start a gratitude journal to write down three things you’re thankful for each day. 
• Take a break from your phone for a day. Put it on do-not-disturb and enjoy a screen-free day.
• Cancel any subscriptions you’re paying for but not using.
• Reach out to an old friend that you’ve lost touch with.
• Head over to Pinterest and start planning your Halloween costume. 
• Have dinner outside at night under a heat lamp or by a fire pit at home or in a restaurant.
• Take a walk through the neighborhood to appreciate the beginning of fall foliage.
• Visit a bunch of thrift stores searching for treasures.
• Host a fall-themed potluck.
• Check out a local artisan craft fair and support small businesses.
• De-stress with a massage.
• Put your summer clothes away, and pull out your fall wardrobe. 
• Go apple or pumpkin picking at a local farm. It’s a great way to engage in the fall!
• Sleep in and catch up on rest whenever you can.
• Sip spiced apple cider while reading outdoors.
• Explore a new hiking trail to appreciate the changing leaves.
• Hang out at a coffee shop one day. Get a warm drink, people watch or read a book. 
• Light candles and diffuse cinnamon essential oils.
• Pull out your slow cooker and make a hearty veggie chili.
• Give yourself permission to slow down and nourish your soul.