10/01/2026
Holiday season is just around the corner and will be here before we know it! So often the holidays sneak up on us and we don't feel prepared. Fall is a chance to reassess our lives and prepare for what is to come. Fall is when you set up a new schedule, look forward to the holiday season, and take advantage of a slower season to regain some semblance of order before things get chaotic and stressful again.
Establish your weekly rhythm
After returning from summer vacation, fall is the time to settle into a new schedule. Go through your next month’s calendar and make sure 50% of it includes things you enjoy.
Go through your closet
Your closet helps establish how the rest of your day will proceed. Wash and put away your summer clothes and pull out your favorite cool weather clothes.
Spruce up outside
Sprucing up the outside takes up my Saturday morning focus in October and then it’s done for the winter. Check outside for what you need to do to winterize your landscaping like fertilizing the lawn, cleaning out flower beds, or putting a fresh wreath on the front door.
Declutter the kitchen
Cooler nights afford us the opportunity to cook more and stay inside. Use this time to go through a cabinet or shelf a day and donate whatever small appliances, food, or clutter you’re not using often.
Buy next year's calendar
Fall is the perfect time to get next year’s monthly calendars before they go out of stock and to begin putting items on it likely annual checkups. Even if you prefer digital calendars, it’s useful to have a visible calendar in your kitchen or home office at a quick glance.
Prepare for the holiday season
The busiest season of the year begins November 1st. So use the fall organizing period to prepare. That includes catching up on paperwork and financials, organizing your home, and including personal time to do your favorite outdoor activity, while attending to self-care such as getting enough sleep. There’s a busy holiday season just around the corner so use this pre-holiday season to prepare.
