25 Easy September Journal Prompts for a Soft Reset

A new month is a good time to reflect on how the previous month was for you. It is a good time to check in with yourself and notice what took up a lot of your time and energy, what you want to say ‘no’ to this month, what you would like to do more of, and how you could make this month a little softer for yourself.

These September journal prompts are meant for just that. They are simple and reflective. You don’t need to have a big goal for the month, and journaling doesn’t have to feel stressful. Just choose the prompts that work for you and see where they takes you.

You can use these September journaling prompts as part of a soft monthly reset, choose one for a quite evening, or come back to them whenever you feel like journaling.

Journaling helps me take a stalk of where I am, how I’m feeling, what’s taking up my energy, and what I want more of in the month ahead. Hopefully, these journal prompts will help you the same.

If you are in the mood for a little more than journaling, I also put together A Soft September Reset: 10 Simple Ideas for a More Intentional Month. It includes gentle ideas for slowing down, checking in with yourself, making space for things you enjoy, and making your September feel a little more intentional.

September journal prompts for self-reflection

How do I want September to feel like?
What would I like to make more time for this month?
What has been taking too much of my time lately?
What is the one thing I could make simpler this month?
What are the little things that have made me happy lately?
What’s one thing I’ve been avoiding that a fresh month gives me the permission to look at?
If this month had a single word as its theme, what would it be for you?

September journal prompts for gratitude and a little joy

What am I grateful for right now?
What ordinary moments do I want to notice more?
What is something I am looking forward to this September?
What is something I have enjoyed recently that I would like to do again?
What makes a day feel special to me?

September journal prompts

What do I want to carry into September?
What would I like to leave behind?
What part of my daily routine feels good right now?
What part of my day could use a little more space?
What would make my home feel a little more cozy?

September journal prompts for intentions

What are three gentle intentions I want to carry into September?
What is something I want to learn, explore, try?
What would I like to reconnect with?
What’s one thing I can start imperfectly rather than not at all?
What’s one thing I would like to feel less of this month?

Cozy and fall journal prompts

What does a cozy September day look like to me?
What little things do I want to savor this season?
What’s one thing I am looking forward to this fall?

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I start journaling this September?

Choose one prompt that feels relevant to you and write for a few minutes. You can write freely, make a list, or simply jot down a few thoughts. You can journal everyday or come back to it when you feel like writing.

What can I journal about in September?

You can journal about your September intentions, things you are looking forward to, things that make you happy, things that drain your energy, gratitude, relationships, cozy seasonal activities, or small changes you would like to make during your September reset.

Do I need a special journal or app to start?

No, you don’t need a special journal or app to start journaling. A simple notebook works just as well. You can even use a notes app on your phone if that feels convenient for you.