September Sweeps Us In
Finding Your Rhythm This Fall
Nostalgia and Momentum
September holds both longing and momentum. A desire for just a few more sunsets at Kits Beach, a couple more days of warm weather before sweaters and the wonderful return to fall routines take over.
In early September, you can feel the shift in the air — a crispness in the mornings, cafés filling with people cracking open fresh notebooks, while beaches remain busy with swimmers and sunbathers. September reminds us that new beginnings aren’t reserved only for January. Each season offers us a chance to reset and realign.
The Invitation of September
For many, September stirs both excitement and pressure. The opportunity to begin again can feel motivating, but it may also carry the weight of expectation — the sense that we must “get it right.”
In therapy, we often explore how we navigate these thresholds: moments when structure returns after freedom, and how structure itself can offer freedom. September doesn’t need to be about perfection. Instead, it can be an invitation — to welcome yourself into the fall with whatever rhythm feels right for you.
Perhaps you are re-energized by summer’s rest and ready to dive into action. Or maybe after a season of non-stop socializing, you long to slow down. For some, fall means speeding up; for others, it means grounding and pausing. The beauty of this season is the permission it gives us to choose.
Three Grounding Practices for September
Anchor with Morning Rituals
Begin your day with intention. A quiet journal at your favourite Kits café, a few deep breaths before work, or a morning walk to the beach can create steady rhythms.Plan Seasonal Joy
Notice the beauty of transition. Watch the leaves change in Connaught Park or take an evening walk along the seawall at sunset.Choose Gentle Goals
Instead of long to-do lists, focus on commitments that nurture your energy, relationships, and health.
Closing
September in Kitsilano invites us to balance structure with softness, discipline with delight. As the neighbourhood finds its new rhythm, we too can welcome this season as a chance to gently realign with what matters most.
