August: A Month of Reconnecting, Grounding & Savouring

There is something so magical about August. The golden days of summer are still here, but there’s a subtle shift in the air—a quiet cue that change is coming. And instead of powering through or rushing ahead, what if we paused, got honest, and moved with a little more intention?

August holds a beautiful duality—it invites us to savour the slowness of summer and to begin preparing our hearts for the next chapter. The season isn’t over, but the energy is shifting—and you get to decide how you want to meet it.

Let this be the month you root deeper, reconnect with what matters, and move forward with a sense of calm, clarity, and care.

Intentions for August 

There’s something about the fresh start of August that invites reflection and realignment. Let these intentions help you align with the essence of the month:

• Reconnecting with what matters: Let go of the noise and anchor into what feels most true.

• Grounding before moving forward: Before the next big thing, root into the right now. 

• Creating gentle momentum: Let your energy build slowly, forward motion doesn’t have to be forceful.

• Savouring the season you’re in: There’s still so much summer left to savor, be here for it.

• Trusting what’s unfolding: Even if you don’t see the whole picture yet, trust that something good is blooming beneath the surface.

Affirmations for August

Let these words be your anchor as you move through the month:

• I return to what’s true for me.

• I am grounded, present, and aligned.

• I trust small steps to lead to big shifts.

• I allow myself to fully savor the season I’m in.

• I trust what’s unfolding, even when the path isn’t fully clear yet.

Journal Prompts for August

Use these prompts to reflect, realign, and root into the energy of the month:

• What habits, rituals, relationships and priorities feel most meaningful to you right now?

• What’s something simple you can do to feel more grounded in your day-to-day?

• What’s one small thing you can start, or return to, that aligns with where you’re headed?

• What’s still on your “summer list” that you haven’t gotten around to yet?

• What feels unclear right now—and what might it look like to trust instead of force?

Romanticizing August

August reminds us to stay present for the in-between—to savor, soften, and slowly shift. Try these gentle rituals to root into the moment:

• Start your morning barefoot in the grass — feel the earth beneath you before the day begins.

• Journal at Golden Hour — Let the soft light and slower pace guide your reflections. 

• Read outside with no agenda — Just you, your book, and chilled drink.

• Pick wildflowers — Bring nature inside with a few blooms on your nightstand or kitchen table.

• Make iced tea or lemonade from scratch — Add fresh herbs or fruit for a little extra joy.

August is a reminder that you don’t have to rush into what’s next. There’s still time to pause, savour and reconnect.

Happy Journaling!

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