Savoring September: Journaling Prompts that Invite You to Embrace Comfort this Season
Ugh. I have such a soft spot for September. For me, September usually feels like a soft landing. The air is cooler, evenings out become a little shorter, and the world begins to quiet after the busy summer. It’s the perfect month to cozy up, open your journal, and reflect. Around here, this month is all about settling in. Allow yourself to rest, recharge, and find beauty in the small things; the candlelight, the first sound of crunching leaves… the quiet evenings that invite you to stay home just a little longer.
This season I want to invite you to slow way way down; to notice the tiny details that make your life rich, and to embrace comfort. As we prepare for the busy holiday months ahead, journaling can be a grounding way to capture these in-between moments, the shift from summer’s busyness to fall’s coziness before the chill of winter sets in.
Here are 20 journaling prompts to help you settle in, wind down, and savor September:
What does the word “harvest” mean to you in this season of life?
If September were a color palette, which shades would it hold?
What’s shifting in your life right now that mirrors the changing seasons? How do you feel about this shift?
Write about a meal or recipe that instantly makes you think of fall.
What’s a memory from a past September that still lingers?
How does the cooler air change your energy, your pace, or your mood?
Is there anything that feels “unfinished” from summer? How do you want to close that chapter?
Describe the feeling of your favorite fall outfit.
What’s one way you’d like to invite more slowness into your September days?
What does your ideal September evening look like? How can you make small changes in your daily routine to make that happen more often?
Write about a place you love visiting in early fall.
What story did September leave you with this year?
What rhythm or habit do you want to return to this month?
Describe a scent that feels like September to you.
What area of your home feels most inviting right now?
How does your body feel right now? What is it asking from you?
If you could send your future self a snapshot of this season of life, what moment would you capture?
What does “belonging” feel like to you right now? Where do you feel it most?
Write about a book, movie, or piece of music that holds a cozy fall memory for you.
Finish this thought: “This September was…”
Whether you use these prompts to capture memories, dream about what’s in store for your next chapter, or simply savor the present moment, I hope your journal feels like a safe little place where you can breathe, reflect, and reconnect with yourself.
