My September To Do List

Recognise this little baby from my 8 Little Happy Things post last month? She's grown so much!

Over the past few weeks I've experienced an intense revival of my love for goals. I've spoken before about the pressures I feel around a 'to do' list (especially ones scrawled in notebooks or on desk pads with 'I'm So Busy' and other intimidating phrases written on them in fancy font) but as I'm growing stronger mentally, I'm finding a lot of solace and motivation within a list of things I want to do each month, week and day.


September brings with it the promise of cosy knits, seasonal festivities and cinnamon-scented baked goods, along with the return of my inspiration. I've let a lot of things slip this year on my quest for mental clarity, and one of those things has been my blog. I'd really like to get back to it, if I can, and to make it work for who and what I am now, instead of trying to force myself into my 2015 mould. I also don't want to put too much pressure on myself. I really want to tailor things to work around my recovery, which is the most important thing to me right now.

There's just something about September that feels like a fresh start, don't you think?

Things to do this September:

1. Experiment with baking and share a few recipes.
2. Spend time with the kittens before they go to their forever-homes.
3. Refresh my Lush stash with bath bombs galore (bath season is coming!)
4. Give the Great British Bake Off a chance, even though I dislike the new presenters.
5. Introduce a new fruit or vegetable into my weekly shop.
6. Get outside more, even if it's only the back garden.
7. Establish a new routine of productivity with lots of rest added appropriately.
8. Stand up for myself and my health - I want to be a better personal ally.
9. Try yoga. For real this time.
10. Refer to my planner every morning before I touch social media.

I'm hoping that these mini goals will keep me on track, as I find by mid-month I lose my way and I'm unsure what to do with myself. Using my planner should help with this, as I've been relying on my memory to keep track of things which is never a good idea. I have a few fun little things planned, including weekly visits from my Dad and potentially a little shopping trip with my Mum, so even if I can't manage anything else I have those things to keep me going. I also have a new set of frames for my eyeballs arriving next week and I can't wait to wear them!

What do you hope to achieve this month?

 

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