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30 Things to Do For You in September

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.