September: A Month of Returning, Realigning & Beginning Again

September carries a special place in my heart. Even if you haven’t set foot in a classroom in years, or don’t have kids heading back to school, this time of year still feels like a reset button. The pace shifts, routines re-emerge, and there’s this gentle nudge to check in with yourself and realign.

This month isn’t about rushing ahead or forcing clarity, it’s about softening into the in-between, grounding yourself in what matters, and planting seeds for the season ahead.

Let this be the month you return to yourself, find peace in the present, and welcome the unfolding of new chapters with ease.

Intentions for September

Here are five intentions to guide you through the month: 

• Reconnecting with Yourself: As life shifts into a new season, pause and check in with yourself, your needs, your dreams, and your truth.

• Grounding in the Present Moment: Before moving forward, root deeply into now, finding steadiness in small, daily rituals.

• Creating Gentle Structure: Find new rhythms and gentle routines that guide you without rigidity.

• Embracing the Transition: Allow change to unfold softly, without rushing the in-between.

• Beginning Again with Intention: Treat this time as a fresh start, plant seeds for what’s next.

Affirmations for September

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

• I choose to honour what feels true for me.

• I trust that slowing down brings me closer to what matters.

• I create routines that feel nourishing, not demanding.

• I release the need to rush, I am exactly where I’m meant to be.

• I welcome new beginnings with openness, clarity, and trust.

Journal Prompts for September

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

• What parts of yourself have you been ignoring that deserve your attention again?

• What grounded habits or rituals help you feel steady through change?

• Where in your life do you crave more consistency?

• How can you embrace the in-between season instead of rushing past it?

• What new beginning is calling to you this month?

Romanticizing September

September reminds us that new beginnings don’t have to be heavy or rushed—they can be gentle, simple, and rooted in presence. Try these rituals to romanticize the month:

• Take a morning walk, enjoying the crisp fall air and noticing the subtle shifts in the environment around you.

• Refresh your space with a few cozy touches, like cozy blankets or a fall-scented candle that you actually light.

• Cook a nourishing soup with all the seasonal produce.

• Create a simple “back-to-you” routine, a few minutes each morning to stretch, journal, or breathe deeply.

• Treat yourself to a new journal, cozy sweater, or mug that makes everyday rituals feel special.

September is a reminder that change doesn’t need to feel overwhelming. It can be soft, intentional, and deeply supportive of the season you’re in.

Happy Journaling!

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