September 2nd Planner (Monthly Planning and Fall Inspiration)
Today’s September 2nd daily planner has both practical ideas and simple suggestions for the moment, and some great journaling ideas for reflecting on summer and planning a great month.
Write about why people appreciate you and listen to some motivational music in the morning. Make some quick wins at home with the decluttering and kitchen deep clean ideas. Prepare for the new season in the evening by getting yourself a cozy blanket, or starting a memory jar, and lots more.
Find the daily planner at the foot of the article. Get inspired, and plan a day that sets up a great month for you.
Daily Planner for September 2
Inspiration and Positivity
Inspirational Message: Give yourself a little time just for you.
Wake-Up Song: “Happy” Pharrell Williams
Positive Thought: People appreciate me for…
September Motivation Song: “Don’t Stop Me Now” Queen
Meal Ideas
Lunch: Chicken Caesar wrap
Cleaning and Decluttering
Kitchen Deep Clean: Clean the fridge, wiping down the shelves and drawers.
Decluttering: Donate or gift summer books you’ve finished reading.
Fun Activities
Fun No-Spend: Take a free skills class online.
Self-Care: Get yourself a cozy blanket for the fall and winter season.
Romantic Idea: Start a fall & winter memory jar to collect mementos.
Kindness Idea: Compliment someone for the work they’ve done this week.
Doodling Idea: Sweater.
Watercoloring Idea: Stack of books.
Conversation Ideas
Deep Talk: Your favorite memory from past fall seasons.
Fall Idea for the Home
Make Your Home Ready for Fall: Add fairy lights to your backyard, balcony, or a cozy spot in the house.
Journaling and Creativity Challenge for September 2
Get the September 2nd journaling and creativity printable here.
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Morning: List of things that could motivate you this month. You can approach this in two ways. You could write down your values or what gets you out of bed in the morning. If you want to be more specific, identify a goal for the month, and describe the version of you at the end of the month that completed it.
Positive Thought: People appreciate me for… Take a moment to think back to specific moments when someone thanked you for doing something for them. If you can’t think of anything, consider things you do out of love. Things like being there for a loved one or bringing the family together for a meal.
One-Word: Laughter. Start broadly and write down anything that makes you laugh. Once you’re in the flow, try to describe specific memories when you couldn’t stop laughing with friends and loved ones.
Gratitude: Scents that bring you comfort. Your home is full of different scents. You could focus on the season, describing favorite foods and desserts or a scented candle you would get. You could also go broader with year-long scents, like fabric softener or your favorite perfume.
Connection: What connecting with family means to you. It helps to be very specific. Describe past get-togethers, summer BBQs, or video calls you remember. Don’t overthink it, as the first things that come into your head will typically be some of your favorite ways to connect with family.
Nature: The colors in today’s landscape and how they make you feel. Start by looking out of a window or in your backyard. If you’d like, walk to a nearby park or a scenic place. If you live in an urban area, look at the sky. Either write down the colors or color with pencils or watercolor paints. Write a feeling next to each color.
Self-Care: Things you’re grateful for from this summer. Start with specific holidays, trips, or gatherings, and then write about the ordinary, everyday summer things, like flowers in the garden or warm evenings. You can also describe a very specific memory, like a backyard get-together.
Evening: Something you’re grateful for today. Look back at the day, and try to identify something good that happened or a simple moment of joy. If you can’t think of anything, focus on everyday things you overlook. You could describe a park you walked past or the choice of foods at the supermarket.
Doodling Idea: Sweater.
Watercoloring Idea: Stack of books.
September 2nd Self-Care Planner
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