It’s already September! And it’s Monday! Weird how just that combo feels like hitting reset.
I keep thinking September is a mini new year, sometimes even more than January. January is cold, and everyone’s hungover (literally or emotionally). September means coziness, perfect temperature, the first hoodie you pull over your head without sweating, and a reminder that the year isn’t over yet. There’s still time to do things, to change things.
Also, I don’t know why, but I feel less alone in September. Maybe because the season itself nudges us inward, toward coziness, toward each other.
And because it feels like such a fresh start, I’ve been thinking about the little things I want to begin (or begin again) this month. Sharing them here in case they inspire you too:
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Update my goals—just a check-in, not a total overhaul. I want to circle the ones that still matter and let go of the ones that don’t.
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Declutter one small spot a week. A drawer, a folder, a wardrobe, my desk. I love decluttering, and I feel more inspired in the transition seasons.
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Work outside the house more. Cafés, coworking spaces, anywhere with people around. My job is lonely, and I crave that background buzz sometimes.
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Start doing pilates again. I’ve let it slip, and I miss how grounded and strong it made me feel. September feels like the perfect time to come back to it.
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Make time for hobbies. Reading especially. I want more nights where I curl up with a book instead of scrolling until my brain feels fried.
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Take more walks. Especially in the early evening when the light looks like September.
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Cook something cozy. Soups, stews, or anything that makes the kitchen smell like comfort.
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Build a September playlist. Music that feels like falling leaves and golden skies.
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Plan something fun. Maybe a day out doing something fun with a friend, a weekend trip, or a pottery class, something small but special to look forward to.
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Take more photos. Photos of everyday little things that feel like September.
- Start an online course I’ve been putting off. There’s one I’ve wanted to do for ages, and September feels like the perfect time to finally dive in.
- Explore new cafés and spots nearby. I want to finally check out the little places I always walk past but never step into.
So that’s what I’m holding onto: the chance to begin again, in small and meaningful ways. If you’re feeling the September energy too, maybe pick one little thing for yourself. Light a candle, go for a walk, open a new book. Let it be your own mini new year.
✨ I’d love to know, what’s something you’d like to start (or restart) this month, or before the year ends?
This has always been my favorite time of the year, starting with September and through December. Fall is my favorite season, so September is one of my favorite months. It’s right before the holidays start arriving, so there is so much I’m looking forward to, and it’s always signaled new beginnings – for me, I only graduated college last year, but I still feel that magic and excitement of starting a new semester every September. It’s also when it starts getting colder, enough to be comfortable, and the days start getting darker a little earlier, which, to me, always signals a shift towards self-care and being cozy at home. I love this month – it’s a nice break in-between the active summer months and the holiday months. After reading this post, I really want to journal and assess where I am right now, what’s going well, what I’d like to change, and how I want to spend the rest of the year. I’d love to get more active – pilates has always been my go-to, and I’d really like to start learning to play tennis, now that it’s a little more comfortable outside. I’d also like to journal a little more often. I make plenty of lists, but I don’t often sit down and actually write about my day or how I’m feeling. This is a great post – I feel so inspired and I’m thinking about so much more I want to start and things I want to do 😊