There’s something about September that feels a bit like a fresh start. The summer holidays are over, the kids are back at school, routine returns and suddenly the evenings are darker, cooler, and a little quieter.
Some people really do struggle with this time of year, getting up in the dark and bad weather being more common can really affect the mood!
Some of our favourite tips to be the September slump are:
• Soak up the sunshine Even short bursts of natural light can make a difference. Try a
lunchtime walk, sit by a window with your morning coffee and a nice diffuser nearby, or keep curtains wide open during the day!
• Create cosy rituals Lighting a candle in those darker mornings can feel really cosy. Spritzing a calming room spray, before sitting down with a book or setting up a diffuser in your living space can make the darker evenings feel comforting instead of gloomy.
• Move your body It doesn’t have to be a full workout! A walk, stretch, or dance around the kitchen can lift your mood and keep energy flowing. Even a little trip to find conkers or crunchy leaves with a hot chocolate?
• Stay connected It’s easy to hibernate when it’s dark outside, but catching up with friends or planning small things to look forward to helps stop the isolation that seasonal depression can bring. Now’s the time to reach out and get things booked in!
• Lean into self-care – Think warm baths (with our bath salts of course), early nights,
prioritising sleep, good food, and surrounding yourself with scents that make you feel relaxed, uplifted, or balanced.
Something else to consider is that once September hits, Christmas starts creeping into our minds too...But getting organised early means less stress later, so it’s a great time to think about thoughtful, wellbeing-focused gifts that will make December feel a lot calmer.
So let’s embrace September for what it is: a chance to reset, refocus, and make space for what matters most before the festive season arrives!
Why not explore our ranges to find scents that help you feel balanced, relaxed, and ready for the months ahead.
Lots of love
The Soul Team x