Strategies for Delighting in a Relaxed September:
September 1, 2021 | Embracing Slowness and the Season
September presents a prime opportunity to slow down and reconnect with ourselves, our homes, and nature. This guide offers six suggestions for a Slower September.
1. Replace detrimental habits with nourishing practices
Following the looser structure of the summer months, September offers a fresh start for work, school, and family life. Take this moment to let go of habits that do not foster personal growth and replace them with supportive rituals. Whether altering a morning routine, adopting a healthier diet, or rejuvenating social connections—whatever enhances well-being and aligns with life goals should be embraced.
2. Revisit Summer memories with scented candles
Evoking strong sentimental connections, fragrances can trigger fond memories. Burning candles with Summer scents acts as a cozy reminder of warm summer days, even as the days grow shorter.
3. Add warmth to your wardrobe and home
As temperatures drop and evenings cool, bring out chunky sweaters, cozy cardigans, and wraps to create a warm, inviting atmosphere. Enjoy the gradually cooling evenings outside, even if the weather is no longer as balmy.
4. Declutter spaces and minds
Begin the month anew by tidying up a room within your home. Discarding unwanted items clears both physical and mental space, promoting a sense of tranquility and rejuvenation.
5. Savor remaining Summer days
Outdoor picnics remain a quintessential Summer activity, so extend the season by enjoying one with friends or family. With pleasant temperatures and good weather prospects, take a blanket, prepare a meal, and revel in the last vestiges of warm weather.
6. Participate in Digital Detox Day on September 4th
Since excessive social media use has been linked to poor mental health and stress, participating in a day-long digital detox can provide a much-needed break from screens and time for pursuits that bring joy and energy.
Enjoy a serene, slower September!
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- To foster personal growth and align with life goals, consider replacing detrimental habits with nourishing practices, such as adopting sustainable brands in the fashion-and-beauty and food-and-drink categories, or nurturing relationships through intentional communications.
- As summer days dwindle, create a warm, inviting atmosphere by adding sustainable brands' chunky sweaters, cozy cardigans, and wraps to your wardrobe, and incorporating scented candles with Summer scents around your home-and-garden for a cozy reminder of the season.
- Savor remaining summer days with slow living practices like enjoying outdoor picnics with friends or family, discovering new travel destinations, or participating in Digital Detox Day on September 4th as a way to reconnect with nature and disconnect from technology for a rejuvenating experience.
- Declutter your physical and mental spaces by organizing specific areas in your home-and-garden with eco-friendly products and incorporating mindfulness practices from crafts workshops, promoting tranquility and rejuvenation.
- Elevate your lifestyle by supporting small businesses in the crafts, edibles, experiences, home, kids, paper, places, self-care, and services categories that embody the Slow & Simple ethos, and pursue hobbies that foster mindfulness and simplicity in daily life.
