{"id":10298,"date":"2018-09-10T09:00:06","date_gmt":"2018-09-10T13:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/?p=10298"},"modified":"2023-02-10T13:57:39","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T18:57:39","slug":"how-to-beat-the-end-of-summer-blues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/2018\/09\/10\/how-to-beat-the-end-of-summer-blues\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Beat The End Of Summer Blues"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10415\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/7-Inspiring-Ways-to-Say-Goodbye-to-Summer-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/7-Inspiring-Ways-to-Say-Goodbye-to-Summer-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/7-Inspiring-Ways-to-Say-Goodbye-to-Summer-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/7-Inspiring-Ways-to-Say-Goodbye-to-Summer-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/7-Inspiring-Ways-to-Say-Goodbye-to-Summer-604x201.jpg 604w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sure, <a href=\"\/blog\/2017\/06\/09\/fun-things-only-child-outside-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">summer fun<\/a> is over, but no need to get down-hearted. September is a month full of possibilities\u2014the start of new school year, the beginning of fall, with our favorite holidays just around the corner, a time when a hint of promise floats in on cool evening breezes. We asked a few experts why they love September and how we can make the most of it. Here\u2019s what they told us:<\/p>\n<h4>Set a goal.<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10384\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10384\" style=\"width: 335px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-10384\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/set-a-goal-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"goal board\" width=\"335\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/set-a-goal-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/set-a-goal-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/set-a-goal.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 335px) 100vw, 335px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10384\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">New season, new goals. | Image courtesy Etsy seller <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/598840359\/vision-board-dream-board-inspiration?ga_order=most_relevant&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery&amp;ga_search_query=goal%20board&amp;ref=sr_gallery-1-1&amp;organic_search_click=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GrowandCompany<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Caleb Backe, a health and wellness expert at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapleholistics.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maple Holistics<\/a> says, \u201cFor me, September has always signified a time of the beginning of potential. Spring is when we see that potential bloom, but autumn is when potential begins.\u201d Backe suggests September is a great time to set a new goal: \u201cThe weather is not too hot nor too cold, you are likely still relaxed from the summer, and it&#8217;s months until the new year and even longer until summer. This makes it the perfect time to work on yourself without too much pressure. Try breaking one bad habit and replacing it with a good one. You will feel so good once the holidays roll around.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4>Start making personalized gifts.&nbsp;<\/h4>\n<p>Whether it&#8217;s a painting, scarf, or intricate greeting card, start making gifts in September, Backe says, and you\u2019ll make your life less hectic in December. And it \u201cputs you in the mood for giving all season long, which could strengthen your relationships without you even trying.<\/p>\n<h4>Celebrate Rosh Hashanah.<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10380\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10380\" style=\"width: 304px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-10380\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/rosh-hashanah-300x252.jpg\" alt=\"count your blessings\" width=\"304\" height=\"255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/rosh-hashanah-300x252.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/rosh-hashanah-322x270.jpg 322w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/rosh-hashanah.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10380\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rosh Hashanah is the perfect time to celebrate life&#8217;s blessings. | Image courtesy Etsy seller <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/605339192\/kids-shana-tova-shirt-kids-rosh-hashanah?ga_order=most_relevant&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery&amp;ga_search_query=rosh%20hashanah&amp;ref=sr_gallery-7-41&amp;organic_search_click=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ChaiTideApparel<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/author\/spiritualkidsbooks-brachagoetz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bracha Goetz<\/a>, author of 37 children\u2019s books, says Rosh Hashanah is \u201cthe perfect time to take stock, reflect on the path one\u2019s life is taking, and celebrate life\u2019s bountiful blessings.\u201d This year, Rosh Hashanah begins sundown September 9 and goes through September 11. Even if your family isn\u2019t Jewish, read up on the history of Rosh Hashanah and consider hosting a dinner where you serve traditional dishes like challah, brisket, potato kugel, and honey cake\u2014and talk to each other about where your life is right now and what you\u2019re grateful for.<\/p>\n<h4>Visit an apple orchard.<\/h4>\n<p>If you can\u2019t travel during September, go apple picking, suggests mental health expert and author Emily Mendez, MS, EdS: \u201cIt provides a great opportunity to help kids discover all of the different ways that apples are used. Let the little ones choose apples. Later, you can use them for fun treats like caramel-covered apples or apple pie.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4>Go leaf peeping.<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10391\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10391\" style=\"width: 306px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10391\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/leaf-peeping-300x240.jpeg\" alt=\"girl with leaf\" width=\"306\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/leaf-peeping-300x240.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/leaf-peeping-338x270.jpeg 338w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/leaf-peeping.jpeg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 306px) 100vw, 306px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10391\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Imagine the possibilities September brings. | Image courtesy Unsplash user&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/7E29j_4GBNI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gabby Orcutt<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Take a drive or hike through a state park to see a kaleidoscope of beautiful colors, Mendez says, and ask the kids to identify as many leaves as they can.<\/p>\n<h4>Take a vacation.<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10386\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10386\" style=\"width: 305px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10386\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/fall-travel-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"nyc in fall\" width=\"305\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/fall-travel-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/fall-travel-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/fall-travel-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/fall-travel-405x270.jpeg 405w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/fall-travel.jpeg 1050w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 305px) 100vw, 305px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10386\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Skip the summer crowds with a fall vacation. | Image courtesy Unsplash user Kai Pilger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you aren\u2019t tied to a school calendar, Debra Ruzbasan of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ed-ventures.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ed-Ventures<\/a> says September is a lovely time of year to travel to most destinations: \u201cPrices have come down and crowds have thinned out.&nbsp;Museums often have their most popular exhibits on display.&nbsp;Outdoor cafes are still open.&nbsp;And the changing colors are an added layer of attractiveness.&nbsp;It\u2019s my favorite time to travel.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Dream big.<\/h4>\n<p>Transformational coach and consultant Ozioma Egwuonwu reminds us that September 25 is World Dream Day, a day to honor the role dreams play in our lives and to share the dreams we hope will transform our own lives and the world around us. Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/worlddreamday.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Try just a few of these great ideas, and we\u2019re sure you\u2019ll love September as much as we do. And if you want to <a href=\"\/blog\/2017\/09\/28\/get-christmas-shopping-done-early-5-easy-tips-tricks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">get a jump on the holidays<\/a>, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/secret-santa-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Secret Santa Generator<\/a> to set up a fun gift exchange with friends and family from all over the globe.&nbsp;<b><i>You can also share your ideas with us on Elfster\u2019s <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/elfster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b><i>Facebook page<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>, our Twitter <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elfster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@Elfster<\/a>, and our Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/elfster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@Elfster<\/a>.<\/i><\/b><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\">Sure, summer fun is over, but no need to get down-hearted. September is a month full of possibilities\u2014the start of new school year, the beginning of fall, with our favorite holidays just around the corner, <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/2018\/09\/10\/how-to-beat-the-end-of-summer-blues\/\" title=\"How To Beat The End Of Summer Blues\">[read more]<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":2754,"featured_media":10391,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[528,1],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-10298","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-kids-and-family","8":"category-uncategorized"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How To Beat The End Of Summer Blues - 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