Sep 22 - Embracing Fall (and Getting Organized Along the Way)

Sep 22 - Embracing Fall (and Getting Organized Along the Way) - GON in 5 Minutes Newsletter

Published: Mon, 09/22/25

Updated: Wed, 09/24/25

Get Organized Now!

In Less Than 5 Minutes!

by Maria Gracia

September 22, 2025

GetOrganizedNow.com

We respect your time.

This newsletter will take

4:05 minutes to read.

Take a deep breath, pick one fall project to start, and enjoy both the season and the sense of order it brings.

Embracing Fall (and Getting Organized Along the Way)

To me, there’s just something magical about fall. The leaves turn into a work of art right outside the window, football games are back, and I find myself craving apple crumble in a way I never do in July.

I love pulling on a denim jacket, slipping into cozy socks, and breathing in that crisp air that’s cool enough to refresh but not yet biting like winter.

The only part I don’t love? Knowing winter is waiting around the corner. But I try not to let that shadow fall’s beauty. Instead, I lean into the joy of the season and all the little comforts it brings.

Fall also feels like the perfect time for a reset at home. As the days shorten, I naturally find myself turning inward, both literally and figuratively. That’s when I like to tackle projects I often put off in the warmer months. Things like giving the oven a deep clean, organizing the garage so it’s not a nightmare when the snow shovels come out, or pulling together a donation bag of clothes we didn’t touch all summer.

The beauty of fall is that it’s not about rushing. It’s a season that invites us to slow down and savor. And I find that when I take time to get my home in order during these months, it makes the long winter that follows a lot cozier and calmer.

While I’ll relax, sip cider, and cheer on my favorite football team this time of the year, I’ll also roll up my sleeves now and then. After all, fall is for both enjoying and preparing. I think that balance is what makes it such a special season.

On another note...

Reading, for me, is more than words on a page. It's an experience...an adventure. The right accessories make it even better, whether you’re curled up at home on a cozy chair, traveling, or sneaking in a chapter before bed. Here are ten of my favorite Amazon finds that every book lover will adore.

Goodies for People Who Love to Read

Fresh Starts in the Fall

"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote those words in The Great Gatsby, and they capture not only the season, but also the spirit of his own life.

Born in 1896, Fitzgerald’s story is one of brilliance mixed with hardship. He achieved fame in his twenties, dazzling readers with This Side of Paradise, but financial struggles and personal battles followed him throughout his career. Still, he never stopped writing, pouring beauty, fragility, and truth into his work.

Although Fitzgerald passed away in 1940, his legacy only grew stronger after his death. Today, he’s considered one of America’s greatest literary voices. His novels, especially The Great Gatsby and Tender Is the Night, continue to resonate with readers across the world, offering timeless reflections on ambition, love, and loss.

As autumn arrives and the air turns crisp, Fitzgerald’s words remind us that fall is not merely an ending. It is a moment for renewal, reinvention, and the chance to begin again. Just as his writing lives on, so too can each season offer us a new start.

Enjoying my newsletter? Please REPLY and let me know! Also, please forward this newsletter to 5 of your family members and/or friends and share the love!

Here's what just one GON reader had to say...

"Your September 13th issue is filled with creative ideas, helpful hints, and useful reminders. It's a keeper to reference and reminder of simple things to do. With Gratitude..."

-- Linda L

Leave Your Loved Ones

the Gift of Peace of Mind and Heart

When They Need it Most

with my NEW Resource...

Peace of Mind and Heart

Plus, Get 5 Complimentary Bonuses
Only Until Friday, September 26th

For super quick details on how to get your very own copy right now...

Click Here for
Peace of Mind and Heart

Have you ever thought, If something happened to me, would my family know what to do?

That question inspired me to create Peace of Mind and Heart...a comprehensive, comforting system designed to walk you through organizing the most important parts of your life.

Inside this package, you’ll find a detailed guide and a companion workbook that you can begin filling out right away. These are details you can reference now, and important notes your family can rely on later.

You'll get...

-- A clear, compassionate guide that walks you through everything your loved ones will need, from key documents and accounts to personal wishes and final details

-- A companion workbook that includes clear prompts and fill-in-the-blank sections to help you organize your most important life details

-- Checklists to gather your documents, digital logins, and financial accounts

-- Large-print format for easy reading

-- Peaceful design and layout to keep the process calm and manageable

Click Here for
Peace of Mind and Heart

P.S. Don't miss out...New Resource Special!
Claim your very own copy of Peace of Mind and Heart before FRIDAY, September 26th and you'll get...

5 COMPLIMENTARY BONUSES (These thoughtful extras will make it even easier to share your legacy and give peace of mind to the people you love!)

GON Member Bonus!

As a valued member of my GON in 5 Minutes Newsletter, you get exclusive bonuses, PLUS unlimited access to all of my previous ones. This month's featured bonus is my...

15-Minute Decluttering Projects Printable

Need a quick win? This free printable gives you 15 super-specific decluttering projects you can finish in just 15 minutes each. Print it out, hang it where you’ll see it, and check off one task every day or two. You’ll feel lighter, more organized, and instantly accomplished, one small space at a time.

Plus, my 2025 Monthly Organizing Calendar is always available for you to access...jump in this month and start tackling those organizing tasks with ease.

To access these free resources, click here

NEW Web Poll: When do you feel most motivated to organize? Vote in my new web poll on my home page. Results will be shared in a few weeks in this newsletter

Results of Last Month's Web Poll: What phobias do you have? Access the results of this poll including a bunch of GON reader comments

September Monthly Mini-Challenges: Discover 30 inspiring self-care challenges to boost your physical health, emotional balance, and mental well-being. Simple daily habits, like gratitude journaling, mindful walks, meditation, and joyful routines, will help you feel calmer, happier, and more energized all month long

September Monthly Checklist: My September 2025 monthly checklist features 30 fresh, actionable tasks to help you manage household clutter, fine-tune schedules, refresh spaces, and embrace seasonal changes with intention

"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall."

-- The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

I'd love to hear from you.

I LOVE GON reader mail! Whether it's a comment, suggestion, or just a note to say hello, REPLY to this email with a short note.

And remember...there's no better time to get organized, than to Get Organized Now!

Warmly,

Maria Gracia
GetOrganizedNow.com

How to Use This Newsletter

In this newsletter, you will find stories, ideas, inspiration, links and more to help you live a less stressful, more organized, more fulfilling life.

We encourage you to apply these ideas to your own life AND share them liberally with your family, friends, and fan base via email, on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, other social media outlets, and in person, of course!

When you share, please mention my name and web site - Maria Gracia - GetOrganizedNow.com as the source.

Thank you for helping to spread the gift of organizing far and wide!

-- Maria

Maria Gracia,

Get Organized Now!

* Copyright, contact and reprint information:

CONTACT MARIA

* You signed up to receive our Idea-Kit and/or our Newsletter at our Get Organized Now! Web site. We never add names unless you have voluntarily opted in.

* We never rent, trade or sell our email list to anyone. You'll never get an unsolicited email from a stranger as a result of joining this list.

* If you happen to purchase anything I recommend in this newsletter, or any of my communications, I may receive compensation. Still, I only recommend what I truly believe in and share with my friends and family. If you ever have an issue with anything I recommend, please let me know. I want to make sure I am always serving you at the highest level.

* Received this e-mail from a friend?

SUBSCRIBE HERE

Thinking of unsubscribing?

Please reconsider. If you unsubscribe, you'll lose all the complimentary organizing resources I share with my loyal GON in Five Minutes! members each week.

You'll lose the tips, reader ideas, reader clinics, complimentary videos, ebooks, resource recommendations, and the many valuable bonuses I offer you each month.

Plus, our ezine is designed to use Repetitive Reminders in every issue to help you make "small" organizing actions a permanent part of your mind -- and your life. You may not even realize how much more organized you are becoming -- automatically.

And you will accomplish all of that in less than 5 minutes a day!

Please don't go. I love sending you all of this free training. If there is something more you would like from my newsletters, then please reply to this email and let me know. I'd love to hear from you.

-- Maria Gracia

Get Organized Now!
611 Arlington Way
Watertown Wisconsin 53094
USA

Unsubscribe | Change Subscriber Options