As I look over my calendar, I see we are hitting that sweet spot where everything feels urgent all at once. Back-to-school energy is building, Q4 planning is lurking, and suddenly everyone remembers they have "fall launches" to prep for.
But here's what I've learned: the difference between a chaotic September and a smooth one isn't about doing more right now, it's about documenting the right things for later.
This week, I've been doing what I call "future-self prep." Not the overwhelming kind where you try to get three months ahead, but the kind where you capture the stuff that always falls through the cracks when things get busy.
Here's what's actually worth your time right now:
Document one recurring process. Pick something you do regularly that always feels harder than it should be. Maybe it's your client onboarding sequence, or how you prep for discovery calls, or even just your Monday morning routine. Write it down. Your September self will thank you.
Audit your communication defaults. What are your go-to responses when clients ask common questions? What's your process when someone wants to reschedule? Having these templated (but not robotic) saves so much mental energy when the pace picks up.
Reset your weekly rhythm. Summer schedules are different, but fall schedules need intention. Take 15 minutes to think about what your ideal Tuesday or Thursday looks like when things are booming again.
The goal is to have a foundation that can handle whatever Fall throws at you.
What I'm prepping for
Personally, I'm using these last few weeks of summer to get really clear on what my fall energy wants to look like. Less reactive, more intentional. Less "figuring it out as I go," more "I already know how I handle this."
So, in short, I need to make sure my systems can adapt when the answers change.
What about you? What's one thing you're prepping now that you know will make your fall smoother?
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P.S. If you're thinking about getting your systems in order with like-minded peers, the Lazy Systems Club will be coming in September! To get tips and updates before it opens, make sure to join the waitlist
