September Goals: 3 Things I’m Doing This Month (And Maybe You Should Too)

Okay real talk — September through December might be my favorite stretch of the entire year, and I will die on this hill. The air gets crisp, every day is somehow prettier than the last, and it’s basically one long highlight reel of holidays, school stuff, and life happening all at once.

We’re back to school. Back to routines. Back to baseball, flag football, softball, cross country — back to all of it. And honestly? I love it. Chaos-but-make-it-scheduled is my whole personality from September to December.

At the start of every month I try to set a few small goals, and I’ve noticed something — a few of them show up every single time. So I’m sharing my September three. Steal them, adapt them, do whatever works for your life.

1. Put a friend date on the calendar. Actually schedule it.

I know, I know — between back-to-school nights, PTO meetings, volunteer signups, and work, your calendar already looks like a group project gone wrong. But block off time for the people who actually fill your cup, not just your schedule. Making friends as an adult is basically a mythical creature at this point, so protecting the ones you have has to be intentional. Put it on the calendar and make it happen!

2. Take one day off. Or even just 8 hours.

Sleep in. Read the book. Watch reality TV, a slow movie, law and order (my fave). Take an afternoon nap like it’s your job. Let yourself rot a little — in a good way. This is my monthly reset button and I will not apologize for it.

One thing though: put the phone down. Watching TV and scrolling TikTok feel similar but they are not doing the same thing to your brain. One lets you check out. The other keeps you wired. Choose the actual rest.

3. Declutter one closet, one room, one corner. In under an hour.

Not exciting, I know. But hear me out — one hour, max. Don’t turn it into a full weekend event; that’s how it never happens. Set a timer and go.

I’m slowly reclaiming my spaces one primary-colored plastic toy at a time. If you know, you know. It’s a process, but every bin that leaves the house feels like a small win.

Happy September, friends. Let’s make it a good one. 🍂