September Social Challenge - Reclaim Your Social Life in 2025!

We’re officially two-thirds through 2025 - which, again, time isn't real because what do you mean it's been almost six years since the pandemic?! Anyways, September feels like the perfect reset button. Summer’s chaos and heat is winding down, fall’s cozy season is peeking in, and September sits right in the sweet spot where calendars are a little more open and our social batteries can get a boost.

I started hosting back in 2017 after the death of my best friend/cousin and realizing my entire social life was tied up in a relationship that was falling apart. It was a hard time in my life. Even now, 8 years later, I still stumble, ghost people, send the occasional toxic text, or cut ties a little too harshly. But I’ve also come a long way. I know I’m not the only one figuring out how to make and - most of all - maintain friends as an adult.

That’s why I’m kicking off this September Social Challenge! For myself, and anyone else who wants to reclaim their social life before the year’s over. Here’s the thing: a social club, a weekly meetup, or even a friend group chat isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Social clubs, Meetup Groups, and attending events don't always equate to lasting friendships. But small, intentional steps do add up.

The challenge: 30 days of putting your social life on the front burner.

• Some prompts are super chill (like mailing a postcard or texting someone you miss)

• Others will nudge you out of your comfort zone (Hosting an event, try a new activity)

• And yes, there’s plenty of space for introvert recharge days too!

  
  

This isn’t supposed to feel like a chore! It’s a way to make September a little less “scroll and binge” and a little more “connection." So if you’ve been wanting to shake up your routine, meet new people, or simply reconnect with yourself, join me. Let’s make September the month we stop saying “I should…” and actually just do it. Fingers crossed we make some potential new friends or at least can say we tried to put ourselves out there.

Want an accountability partner?! Email hardtomakefriends@gmail.com and we will message you every Sunday to check-in, offer encouragement, see how you're doing. You're also welcome to join our local group WhatsApp chats to make new connections. We will also be hosting a 30 minute Social September Recap Google Meet every Sunday

Use #hardtomakefriends #socialseptemberchallenge #frienderseptember to share your progress!

30 Days of Reclaiming Your Social Life:

Pick one item per day to cross off this list! Feel free to make adjustments to fit your own interests, schedule, etc

⬜️Catch up with a friend/relative

⬜️Introduce yourself to someone

⬜️Attend a virtual event

⬜️Mail a postcard/letter

⬜️Send a "Thinking of You" text

⬜️Host an event (Big or small!)

⬜️Spend time volunteering

⬜️Go to a music event

⬜️Support a small business

⬜️Spend time with a furry friend

⬜️Read one book on connections/friendships/socializing

⬜️Go somewhere solo

⬜️Meet or talk to a neighbor

⬜️Try an entirely new activity

⬜️Get out of your comfort zone once

⬜️Write down your social needs/goals

⬜️Have a self-care day

⬜️Compliment a stranger

⬜️Schedule a social event for October

⬜️Partake in one sporting/active/fitness event

⬜️Attend a local community event (School play, sporting game, book club, etc)

⬜️Leave a 5 star review for a local business

⬜️Do something that will result in major laughter

⬜️Read a few entries by Humans of New York

⬜️Visit a place that makes you feel like you

⬜️See a movie

⬜️Tip extra once

⬜️Do a good deed

⬜️Complete a to-do list item (Reducing anxiety, in general, can help other areas of our lives)

⬜️Text an old friend

Spread The Word:

Sometimes the best way to stay motivated is by sharing your goals! Get your friends, family, coworkers in on this social challenge to stay hyped! Make sure to tag @hardtomakefriends on Instagram and your host @meetwithmacey - we love seeing your progress & photos!

#HARDTOMAKEFRIENDS #FRIENDERSEPTEMBER #SOCIALSEPTEMBERCHALLENGE

Let's stay connected!

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