Organizing an Intentional and Purpose-Filled September
We’re sharing tips and tricks for organizing an intentional and purpose-filled September today!
September is a month filled with transitions that can be all-encompassing.
Especially as the littles go back to school, activities pick up, work demands increase, and we soak up all the good things Fall has to offer while simultaneously planning for the holiday hustle.
I know a lot of people use September as a runway to clarify their goals and dreams so they can launch into the final few months of the year with laser focus.
Others use it as a time to reset and celebrate all things cozy.
No matter how you choose to spend the month, I encourage you to take a few moments to fill your days and your calendars with intention.
Here’s a look at simple ideas to help you prepare your heart, home, calendar, and menu for a fresh month ahead.
Organizing an Intentional and Purpose-Filled September…
Intentional and Purpose-Filled Quote of the Month:
September Words of the Month:
- Refresh & Renew
September Activities to Explore:
- Celebrate September Birthdays and Special Occasion Events
- Create a Fall Bucket List
- Celebrate the First Day of Autumn, Grandparents Day and Patriots Day
- Go Apple Picking
- Host a Tailgate Party
- Register to Vote
- Be Fearless
- Stop Procrastinating
- Simplify Your Current Routines
- Write In Your Diary
- Make Your Bed
- Refresh Your Bedroom or Your Favorite Room in the House
- Write a Letter to a Loved One
- Renew an Old Friendship, Habit, or Hobby You Once Loved
- Read an Empowering Book
- Donate to the Food Bank or Your Favorite Wildlife Association
- Buy a Hummingbird Feeder
- Put a Puzzle Together, Play Checkers, Mini Golf or Host a Family Game Night
- Do Something Special for Your Neighbor
- Listen to Classical Music
- Have a Coffee, Chai, Mulled Cider or Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Visit a Museum
- Try a New Coloring Book
- Plan a Girls’ Night In, First Day of Fall or Oktoberfest Event
- Get a Facial, a Peel or Deep Stone Massage
- Keep Sundays Sacred
September Simplified and Organized Home Challenge…
September Focus of the Month: Fall Planning and Seasonal Activities
- Week 36 – Create a Fall Bucket List
- Week 37 – Transition Seasonal Items (coats, sweaters, ski gear, sports equipment)
- Week 38 – Purchase New Planner or Calendar
- Week 39 – Organize Pet Cabinet and Supplies
Deep Cleaning Focus:
- Seasonal Items in Closets, Drawers, or Mudrooms
September Dates to Celebrate and Commemorate:
- 09/01 – Buy September Birthday and Special Occasion Gifts
- 09/01 – World Letter Writing Day, Black Dress Day
- 09/02 – Live Fearless Day, Pierce Your Ears Day
- 09/04 – National Food Bank Day, Macadamia Nut Day, National Wildlife Day, College Colors Day
- 09/05 – Cheese Pizza Day, National Hummingbird Day, Lazy Mom’s Day, Tailgating Day
- 09/06 – Fight Procrastination Day, Coffee Ice Cream Day, Read a Book Day
- 09/07 – Labor Day, Buy a Book Day, Beer Lovers Day, Feel the Love Day, First Day of Peel Season
- 09/09 – NFL Regular Season Begins, Care Bears Share Your Care Day, Sudoku Day, Weiner Schnitzel Day
- 09/11 – Rosh Hashanah Begins, Patriot Day, Make Your Bed Day, Stand Up to Cancer Day
- 09/12 – Chocolate Milkshake Day, National Day of Encouragement
- 09/13 – Grandparents’ Day, Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day, Peanut Day, Positive Thinking Day
- 09/14 – Gobstopper Day, National Coloring Day, Cream Filled Donut Day, Eat a Hoagie Day, Live Creative Day
- 09/15 – Cheese Toast Day, Crème de Menthe Day, Double Cheeseburger Day, Linguine Day, Online Learning Day, Voter Registration Day
- 09/16 – Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day, National Stepfamily Day, Play-Doh Day, Sit With a Stranger Day
- 09/17 – National Apple Dumpling Day, Monte Cristo Day
- 09/18 – National Cheeseburger Day, Read an eBook Day, Rice Krispie Treat Day
- 09/19 – Oktoberfest Begins, International Coastal Cleanup Day
- 09/20 – Yom Kippur Begins, Fried Rice Day, Queso Day, String Cheese Day
- 09/21 – Miniature Golf Day, National Chai Day, Pecan Cookie Day, Wife Appreciation Day, Gratitude Day
- 09/22 – First Day of Autumn, American Business Women’s Day, Dear Diary Day, National Family Day, Girls Night In Day, Ice Cream Cone Day
- 09/23 – National Baker Day, Checkers Day, Great American Pot Pie Day
- 09/25 – Binge Watch Day, Cooking Day, Daughters Day, Lobster Day, Quesadilla Day, World Dream Day, One Hit Wonder Day, Yoga Fit Day
- 09/26 – Better Breakfast Day, German Sandwich Day, Love Note Day, Chimichanga Day, National Day of Praise and Worship, Dumpling Day, Key Lime Pie Day, Pancake Day
- 09/27 – Chocolate Milk Day, Corned Beef Hash Day, No Excuses Day, Scarf Day, Save Your Photos Day
- 09/28 – International Poke Day, National Good Neighbor Day, Self-Awareness Day, Strawberry Cream Pie Day
- 09/29 – National Biscotti Day, Coffee Day, Starbucks Day
- 09/30 – Hot Mulled Cider Day
September Menu Ideas:
Keep in mind, you don’t have to do everything on this list.
Simply use these ideas as a guide or an area of focus.
Most importantly, use these ideas to help you create an intentional and purpose-filled September!
If you’re new to this series, you can catch up on all our Organizing an Intentional Month posts here.
Wishing you an amazing month ahead!
Other Ways to Stay Organized This Season…
Until next time, I’ll see you on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.
CoCo
I love these monthly posts. I always look forward to all the ideas you have to share!
Oh my word… this reminds me that I need to really organize my office. After all Q4 is on the horizon. Thank you for the tips and reminders. I better get to work…
Thanks for sharing so many fantastic ideas to help us enjoy the month of September! I’ll be sharing this in my Seasonal Sentiments newsletter! Hope you have the best month ever!