Summer is wonderful for long days, socialising, and soaking up the sun – but it often comes with late nights, indulgent meals, extra glasses of wine, and a little less routine. By the time September rolls around, many of us feel ready to reset, recharge, and get back into balance.
The good news? You don’t need extreme detoxes or strict regimes. Small, consistent changes can make a big difference to your energy, digestion, and overall well-being. Here are five simple, science-backed ways to give your body and mind a gentle September reset.
1. Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate
Warm weather, holidays, and even just being outdoors more can leave us slightly dehydrated without realising it. Dehydration has been shown to affect mood, concentration, and energy levels.
Reset tip: Start your morning with a large glass of water and keep a refillable bottle nearby throughout the day. Adding a squeeze of lemon or a pinch of electrolyte-rich sea salt can help restore minerals lost through summer sweating.
2. Prioritise Sleep
Those long summer evenings are fun – but staying up late disrupts our natural circadian rhythm. Sleep isn’t just about rest; it plays a vital role in hormone regulation, immunity, and even appetite control.
Reset tip: Try winding down earlier in the evenings. Dim the lights, reduce screen time, and create a calming bedtime ritual – a warm bath, journaling, or reading. Even one extra hour of quality sleep can make a noticeable difference to energy and mood.
3. Nourish Your Gut with Colourful, Fibre-Rich Foods
Summer treats often mean less fibre and more processed foods. Your gut microbiome thrives on variety and fibre, which in turn supports digestion, immunity, and even mental health.
Reset tip: Aim to “eat the rainbow” by filling your plate with colourful vegetables, fruits, legumes, and wholegrains. These provide prebiotic fibres that feed beneficial gut bacteria. A simple goal is at least 30 different plant foods per week – studies show this diversity is linked to better gut health.
4. Support Gentle Detox + Digestion with a Castor Oil Pack
Your body is constantly detoxifying through the liver, lymphatic system, and digestive tract. After summer indulgence, giving these systems a little extra support can help restore balance. Castor oil packs have been used for centuries and modern studies suggest they can support circulation, reduce inflammation, and encourage healthy elimination.
Reset tip: Try incorporating castor oil packs – simply add organic, cold-pressed castor oil to your castor oil compress and apply to the abdomen or liver. Wear the pack for a minimum of 1hr, 3-5 times per week. This assists in improving digestion, reducing bloating, balancing hormones and relieving inflammation.
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5. Move Your Body Mindfully
September is a great time to re-establish a movement routine, but this doesn’t need to mean punishing workouts. Gentle, mindful movement like walking, yoga, or stretching helps reduce stress hormones, supports lymphatic flow, and improves flexibility.
Reset tip: Choose movement that feels good and sustainable. Even 20 minutes a day outdoors can lift your mood and support your body’s natural rhythms.
Final Thoughts
September offers the perfect opportunity to realign with routines that nourish your body and mind. By focusing on hydration, sleep, gut health, gentle detox, and mindful movement, you’ll ease into autumn feeling energised, grounded, and supported from within.
Instead of a harsh “detox”, think of it as giving your body the gentle care it’s been asking for – and setting yourself up for a season of balance and vitality.
Which of these reset rituals will you be adding to your September routine?
