How to Start Your New Month with a Bang: September's Top 5 Tips on What You Can Do This Month

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Are you thinking about how to start the new month with a bang? The last few days of any month are always hectic. And this is why we often feel that the month has just flown by. The coming of a new month brings with it a sense of freshness and optimism; it’s a time when many of us decide to take up new challenges, spend more time on our passions or get back to our roots. Whether you’re looking for ways to grow personally, expand your career opportunities, or find more meaning in your life, September is an ideal time to recommit yourself to doing things differently in the coming months — and perhaps even begin a brand-new chapter in your life.

Start September with a bang by setting your goals

The first thing you’ll want to do is set your goals for the coming month. These can be long-term or short-term goals, depending on what’s most appropriate for you. Long-term goals are things you want to accomplish over the next year or even the future. Short-term goals are things that you want to accomplish within the next few months.  Setting goals is a powerful way to direct your attention and energy toward the things that are most important to you in life. By setting goals, you’ll not only be helping yourself but also inspiring others around you.

Catch up on the things you’ve been procrastinating all month

Next, you’ll want to catch up on the things you’ve been procrastinating on all month. Here’s a list of common things that many of us end up putting off until next month: - Organizing your finances - Following up with a friend or family member you’ve been meaning to get in touch with - Designing your ideal workday - Writing a blog post or e-book - Cleaning up your workspace - Finding a new hobby - Learning a new skill - Working on a challenging project that you’ve been procrastinating. While you might have been able to put these things off for the early part of the month, the last few days of any month are not a good time to be doing so. Why? Because your willpower has decreased, your energy is waning, and you’re facing increased stress and time pressure. So, you want to catch up on these things, before it’s too late!

Network and make new professional connections

Next, you might want to network and make new professional connections. If you’re actively seeking a new job, trying to break into a new industry, or just curious about expanding your network and meeting new people, networking is a great idea. You can do this informally by signing up for a local meetup or conference, or you can do this in a more structured way by joining a professional networking site like LinkedIn.

Confirm what you already know about the paths you want to take

Next, you’ll want to confirm what you already know about the paths you want to take. This might be a relationship, a new hobby you’ve been wanting to start, or the next project you’re planning to take on. If something has been on your mind a lot recently, this is probably an indication that you need to act on it. How do you do this? One way is by writing a letter to yourself about it. This can be a letter to your future self, a letter to a friend, or even a letter to someone you’re in conflict with. Another way is by creating a vision board. A vision board is a visual representation of your goals and dreams. You can make a vision board on your computer, on paper, or with a visual app such as Pinterest.

Find ways to practice, build confidence, and grow your skills

Next, you’ll want to find ways to practice, build confidence, and grow your skills. While some of us are born with certain skills, most of us need to practice these skills and then build confidence in these skills. For example, if you want to learn a new language, start by listening to podcasts or watching videos in that language. If you want to improve your cooking, start by reading cookbooks or blogs about cooking. If you want to learn how to play an instrument, start by listening to music on that instrument. If you want to get better at public speaking, practice giving short speeches to your friends, family, or colleagues.

One Last Thing

Don’t forget to end your month on a high note. Stay positive and focused on what you want to achieve. It’s okay if you don’t get everything done that you wanted to because every month is a new beginning. New moons are times of new beginnings and rebirth. They are times of potential, possibility, and creativity. They are also times to start over, turn the page, and create new rituals.