September Reset: 7 Things to Do Before the Holidays

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You’re not behind. And 2026 is not over. You still have time.

If you’ve looked at the calendar and thought, “Wait… how is it already September?” — this episode of Holly’s Highlights is for you.

With just 121 days left in 2026, September can feel like a wake-up call. The kids are back in school, sports and work are picking up, the holidays are suddenly everywhere, and before you know it, Thanksgiving and Christmas will be here.

But what if September isn’t a reminder that you’re running out of time?

What if it’s a reminder that you still have time?

In this encouraging and faith-filled episode, Holly shares 7 practical things you can do before the holidays to reset your priorities, reduce overwhelm, reconnect with what matters, and intentionally make the most of the rest of 2026.

You’ll discover how to:

✨ Look back on your year and recognize what you’ve actually accomplished
✨ Decide what you’re not taking into the busy holiday season
✨ Make one decision your future self will thank you for
✨ Put the people who matter back on your calendar
✨ Identify what deserves more of your time, energy, and attention
✨ Give yourself something meaningful to look forward to
✨ Ask God what He wants you to make room for in this season

Holly also gets real about her own year—including setting a goal to lose 30 pounds again after regaining the weight she had lost, realizing that she has kept only four pounds off, and recognizing that she, too, needs to stop, reassess, refocus, and get intentional.

Because this isn't about creating a perfect life or accomplishing everything on your list.

It’s about living the year you’re actually in.

It’s about recognizing that starting over is still progress, that letting go can create room for something better, and that you don’t have to wait until January 1 to make a change.

And most importantly, it’s about inviting God into the process.

Holly walks you through 7 September reset questions to help you reflect, refocus, and decide what you want the rest of your year to look like:

1. What am I proud of from this year?
2. What do I need to let go of before the holiday season?
3. What is one thing I need to take care of now?
4. Who needs more of my time and attention?
5. What deserves more of me in this season?
6. What can I put on my calendar that brings joy?
7. God, what are You asking me to make room for?

Then comes the challenge:

Take one action within the next 24 hours.

Send the text. Make the appointment. Cancel the unnecessary commitment. Schedule the coffee. Open your Bible. Have the conversation. Book the trip. Take the walk. Start the project.

Whatever your answer is—do something with it.

Because information doesn't change our lives.

Application does.

If you’re feeling behind, overwhelmed, stuck, disappointed in how your year has gone, or simply wondering where the time went, press play.

This episode is your reminder that your story isn’t over, this season still matters, and there is still time to make the rest of 2026 count.

❤️ If Holly’s Highlights encourages you, please subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs a September wake-up call.

And Holly wants to hear from you:

What is your September action?

Send her a message or tag her on social media and fill in the blank:

“My September action is __________.”

Because we don’t just listen together.

We grow together.

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