September Social Media Prompts • Divas With A Purpose

Read below for September social media prompts and tips to help you show up consistently and prepare your social media content calendar for the month.

Fall is in the air. Quarter 3 is coming to a close, and September offers numerous opportunities to connect deeply with your audience and showcase your business.

Each month, I provide a social media calendar to help you engage consistently with your followers and build a supportive community. Building a community has been transformative for my business and social media presence. Consistency, authenticity, and engagement are key when nurturing your community.

In the Facebook Live video below, I discuss ways to incorporate this month’s prompts into your social media strategy and share tips on using this calendar effectively. While the video is a few years old, the strategies remain relevant today.

Save this graphic for quick reference or bookmark this article for daily September Social Media Prompts. These prompts are versatile and can be used across various platforms—Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Snapchat, and more. You can create images, live-streams, or short videos to encourage responses and interactions from your followers.

#BizGoals: Share your goals and focus for the new month.
Self-Care Awareness Month: Offer simple self-care tips tailored to your audience.
Community Connection: Ask for recommendations (books, movies, recipes) from your community.
Introductions: (Re)Introduce yourself and your focus for the month.
Labor Day: Share how you’re spending Labor Day. (1st Monday of September)
#Women2Follow: Highlight inspirational women in your industry.
9/6 – Fight Procrastination Day: Discuss tactics to combat procrastination.
#TipOfTheDay: Answer a frequently asked question with a helpful tip.
9/9 – Share Your Care Day: Suggest ways your community can show care in daily life.
#Gratitude: Ask followers what they’re thankful for today.

Incorporate Relevant Observances:

Better Breakfast Month, Healthy Aging Month, National Suicide Prevention Month, National Yoga Month.

Special Days to Acknowledge:

9/11 – Patriot Day: Commemorate in a manner respectful to your audience.
9/12 – National Day of Encouragement: Share a personal story of encouragement in your business.
9/13 – Positive Thinking Day: Post a positive affirmation or quote.
I’m on Top of It Day: Provide tips for staying focused and productive. (2nd Monday of September)
9/15 – National Thank You Day: Encourage gratitude in your community.

Celebrating Self-Improvement Month:

How do you focus on self-improvement?
Life of an Entrepreneur: Share sacrifices and their rewards.
National Women’s Friendship Day: Recognize women who inspire you. (3rd Sunday of September)

Inspiration and Reflection:

#Motivation: Share an uplifting quote.
9/21 – Locate an Old Friend: Invite followers to reconnect with old friends.
9/21 – World Gratitude Day: Discuss gratitude with your community.
9/22 – Business Women’s Day: Highlight collaborations with women in diverse industries.

Daily Engagement:

#GoodMorning: Share your morning routine.
#OneWord: Reflect on your guiding word for the year.
9/25 – World Dream Day: Share personal and professional dreams.
Promote YOU: Feature a customer testimonial.

Productivity and Lifestyle Tips:

Time Saving Tip: Share a daily productivity hack.
9/28 – Read a Child a Book You Like Day: Recommend a favorite book.

Workspace and Recap:

#Workspace: Showcase your workspace.
#SeptemberRecap: Reflect on your favorite moments of the month.

Repurposing Content and Engaging Your Community:

Repurpose your social media content across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and Snapchat.

Create diverse content formats—images, videos, and live-streams—to keep engagement high.
Encourage interaction by asking questions, responding to comments, and fostering community discussions.

Building Beyond Social Media:

While social media is crucial, diversify your outreach with an email list. Email provides direct communication, ensuring your message reaches followers regardless of social media algorithms. Use your prompts to drive email sign-ups, offering exclusive content or insights. Cultivating an email list strengthens community ties and boosts long-term engagement and sales.

I currently use BirdSend and love their affordability and ease of use.

Michelle D. Garrett is the founder of Divas With A Purpose.

She focuses on sharing resources for being purposely productive; setting personal and professional goals and achieving them through daily action; and successfully running a business while focusing on your mental health. Michelle is a full-time entrepreneur who specializes in teaching female entrepreneurs how to show up consistently in their business – online and off.

30 September Social Media Content Calendar