15 heart warming things to do in September to prepare for new season

Here is the ultimate September checklist to prepare for fall! – 15 heart warming things to do in September

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I can’t believe august is already over! It flew by so fast! I am so excited to be stepping into the new season – Autumn

I love the vibes around these time, mentally you feel the need to make the most of year while also your mind is already planning for new year

And I find myself doing this so much which is why I though making a September checklist of things to do this month

That can have. perfect balance of enjoying the month, preparing for an amazing season and still plan!!

I honestly aim to go slow and enjoy the coziness of fall! Hence are all the activities you can also do in September to prepare for fall and go slow!

But first, pin it for later!

Table of Contents

Things to do in September

1. Set one goal for Quarter 4

I know at the start of year, you must have made tons of goals and might have even achieved few

As you are approaching the end of year in 4 months, you may feel the urge to accomplish all the remaining goals

But I would like you to take a pause! Fall is all about going slow and enjoying the joy it brings

While we also want to focus on something productive, the realistic and most balanced way to do this is

To set ONE GOAL for the whole Q4 that is Quarter 4 of the year, September, October,novemeber and December

Choose just one goal you want to focus on in the last 4 months and use rest of the time to go slow and enjoy the adventures and coziness the year brings!

Less is more!!! Focus on truly learning and getting one goal accomplished, that’s it!

2. Create a Fall cozy morning routine

I am a routine girl! I love routines and especially routine that include slowness and relaxation

As an introvert and homebody, I love the coziness fall brings and I can truly let myself go slow this season

Creating a morning routine is my favourite things to, I love mornings and even now I have been enjoying my every morning routine more than ever

But I would like to add some changes to my morning routine for fall like every year

Here is a Cozy fall morning routine that I wrote about, I try to follow the same routine with little changes here and there

You can take it as an inspiration and make tweaks as per your needs!

3. Make Fall bucket list

Fall is an exciting season to try new thing that are very much seasonal focused

Like – apple picking, making halloween costumes, fall recipes and so on!

It adds so much joy and a fresh breeze into our life escaping the mundane routine we follow and it does not require a lot of effort, time or money to do this!

Anyone can do it and make your day or month just more happening!

Lets make a fall bucket list that include such warm and fuzzy things hehe

Here is My fall bucket list for you!

4. Make fall organisation checklist

As we are approaching the cold season, there is so many changes we need to do prepare and get ready for it!

So many changes in our home and lifestyle to make ourselves ready and welcoming this colder climate and of course the tones of autumn season

Here is a post where I shared the ultimate fall organisation checklist that will help you make your home and life ready to slay this new season!

You will love it if you are an organisation geek!

5. Explore parks and hiking spots to see the View

Slowly, the air is changing, the weather is getting so pleasant! and the trees the leaves all are changing from its summer vibe to fall

It looks equally pretty and provides a sense of calm, In this weather – september

I find it be the most perfect time to soak in the nature beauty and enjoy the weather!

You can go to parks, garden, hiking spots around your city and soak in the view! It feels so peaceful for the eyes and mind too.

6. Read Novels and Relax

I probably have the word a million times already in this post, and I will it again!

The slow and cozy vibe that the season brings us is literally perfect to read book in a cozy corner and relax

This year, I have gotten into to reading fictional books so much and I think this will definitely be my favourite thing to do this month!

Here are all the book on my list for fall I am planning to read

Shatter me series ( part 3,4,5) by Tahereh Mafi
The ex hex by Erin sterling
Look every door by Riley sagar

7. Watch seasonal movies

Apart from reading I have also been getting into watching movie zone after a long time this year!

I try to watch 1-2 movie every month and currently these are the few ones on my list for September!

Pretty woman
When harry met sally
Harry Potter series
Legally blonde
Pachinko S1 and 2 ( its nothing related to fall but a Korean series that is recently out and I plan on watching this month)

8. Make your home smell and look fall-ready

Buy some fall scented candles and light up the room with its soothing smell

I would personally love this during a self-care time, where I am snuggled up in my blanket with a book, tea on the side and smell the beautiful scented candles!

If you want to do a bit extra, also add decor pieces that speaks autumness in every corner

With colour, texture or prints that are fall inspired!

With small changes like this, we can feel so fresh and happy !

9. Get a new fall makeover

Why only give your home a new fall makeover? When we can also get on for ourselves?!

You can get your nails done that include colours or prints of fall, get a new hair makeover, but new clothes and wear tones and shades of autumn from your wardrobe

Simple changes like changing the tint of your blush to more dark and warmer tone to your lipstick shades that are just perfect for the season can bring so much change in the whole look!

10. Start Journaling

I have been very consistent with journaling this year and it has helped me express myself, soak In the little blessing that showered in my life and also regulate my emotions

As we are taking ourselves slow this month, you can start journaling as a way to process all the months passed by this year

Your emotions, how you felt and what are the things you feel happy about from the year so far

How do you feel now? and as you enter the last 4 months, how do you want to feel!

You can also start journaling for new year and answer few questions before the year starts that helps create a better year ahead!

You don’t have to journal everyday, you can journal just once in the whole month or as many times as you want

the key is to let out everything in your mind and process your emotions

11. Develop new hobbies

New Hobbies can help you add a sort of newness into your life!

I shared in my August checklist, that I have set a rule for myself to do one new things every month that is our of my comfort zone

Not only it helps me step out of my comfort zone but I feel an excitement and joy while doing it

This year I have tried so many new hobbies like

Dance
Yoga
Pottery
Aerial yoga
Baking

Hobbies can help you feel better, find a way to feel joy without having others involved and at the same time socialise with others too if go for social workshops!

Here are some ideas you might enjoy

12. Try making fall desserts

I love desserts and out of all the fall recipes I am excited to try this season, desserts are on my list for sureee

However I am currently on a healthy diet and will be spending my fall only eating healthy home cooked meals

If you are in the same boat as me and you are looking for healthy fall desserts to try this season

I have written a post shareing 32 Healthy Fall Dessert recipes ideas to enjoy

13. Create new Skincare Routine

My skin has been going through it this summer in the past two months and as summer is finally coming to end and my oily skin will get a relief

I am ready to change my skincare routine and add better products!

Ps If you have oily skin like, me I have been trying out few things that have helped me

check out my this post – 11 Most Common Causes of Oily Skin + How to fix

14. Visit Fall festivals

I have been seeing all over Instagram so many festivals and activities are being organised all over the country from fireworks, movie, flea markets and as fall is approaching

Many fall festivities will also line up! Taking few hours off and going to these events can make the month so much more exciting and meaningful!

15. Make a thanksgiving game idea list ahead

Thanksgiving will be soon here in no time and if you are looking for things to do in that time

I have a fun game for you to try related to thanksgiving aka expressing gratitue

Its called an A-Z list where you write lists of things you are grateful for in alphabetic orders

I explain about it in this post in more detail! A to z gratitude list: 500 things to be grateful for in 2024

There are over 500 ideas for to choose from and play with your family and friends!

Embrace the Fall and welcome September with warm heart

So with this we finish our September to do! I hope you enjoy doing the activities mentioned above and most importantly welcome September with open heart!

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