September 23rd Planner (Little Joys and Fall Preparation)

With a week to go of September, today’s September 23rd planner encourages you to be in the moment and embrace the simple joys of early fall.

Start your morning with inspirational music and describe a happy memory from the week. Get yourself a brand new cozy sweater, ready for fall and winter. In the evening, go for a photo walk somewhere scenic nearby and find plenty more ideas for a great day.

Find the printable planner at the bottom of the article, past the ideas and journaling worksheet. Make the most of the rest of September by focusing on the little joys!

Daily Planner for September 23

Inspiration and Positivity

Inspirational Message: Let your heart be light today.

Wake-Up Song: “Under the Sea” from The Little Mermaid

Positive Thought: My skills shine when…

September Motivation Song: “Rise Up” Andra Day

Meal Ideas

Breakfast: Chia seed pudding

Lunch: Taco salad

Dinner: Quinoa salad with grilled chicken

Cleaning and Decluttering

Kitchen Deep Clean: Wipe the tile grout/deep clean the backsplash.

Decluttering: Have a general 30-minute kitchen declutter.

Fun Activities

Fun No-Spend: Go for a photo walk somewhere scenic nearby.

Self-Care: Get yourself a new cozy sweater for fall and winter.

Romantic Idea: Send them an “I love you because…” message.

Kindness Idea: Bring something to work to share with everyone.

Doodling Idea: Owl.

Watercoloring Idea: Hedgehog.

Conversation Ideas

Deep Talk: A time you felt like you made a difference.

Fall Idea for the Home

Make Your Home Ready for Fall: Switch out the lighter summer curtains for heavier fall/winter ones.

Journaling and Creativity Challenge for September 23

Get the September 23rd journaling and creativity printable here.

Morning: Describe a happy memory from this week.

Positive Thought: My skills shine when…

One-Word: Warmth.

Gratitude: What your home has taught you about yourself.

Connection: Activities you could do to connect with people.

Nature: Shapes of the leaves on the ground.

Self-Care: People who make you feel good about yourself.

Evening: Something you love about fall.

Doodling Idea: Owl.

Watercoloring Idea: Hedgehog.