{"id":7056078,"date":"2026-09-03T18:11:44","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T18:11:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/making-the-most-of-a-back-to-school-reset-diane-gottsman-leading-etiquette-expert\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T18:11:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T18:11:44","slug":"making-the-most-of-a-back-to-school-reset-diane-gottsman-leading-etiquette-expert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7056078","title":{"rendered":"Making the Most of a Back-to-School Reset – Diane Gottsman | Leading Etiquette Expert"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Back-to-school season isn\u2019t just for the kids. It\u2019s the perfect time for the rest of us to hit the reset button as we refresh our homes, our wardrobes, and even the way we connect with our friends.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But where do we begin? We\u2019re sharing a few starting points and hope you\u2019ll find our suggestions motivating as routines shift.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A Back-to-School Reset for Grown-Ups<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Start with Your Closet<\/h2>\n
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  • Pick a day and mark it on your calendar.\u00a0 Take everything out of your closet and go over every article, piece by piece. Make different piles and label them: Keep \u2013 Alter \u2013 Swap \u2013 Donate \u2013 Toss (don\u2019t donate torn or threadbare clothes)<\/li>\n
  • Before you put back your clothes, wash down the walls, floors and baseboards, then clean off the hanging rods that collect dust and inspect for bugs<\/li>\n
  • Get rid of the wire hangers and get a consistent look and feel \u2013 choose something that will be better for your clothes\u00a0<\/li>\n
  • Identify the top five pieces you can\u2019t live without and work around those pieces to create a wardrobe<\/li>\n
  • Commit to keeping your closet orderly (it will be easier with less clutter and streamlined systems)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Update Your Calendar<\/h2>\n
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    We often lie in bed at night and worry about our to-do list. This is the time to schedule all of the appointments we are putting off, such as:<\/p>\n

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    • Dentist<\/li>\n
    • Annual Physical<\/li>\n
    • Mammogram<\/li>\n
    • Lab work<\/li>\n
    • Vet Appointments<\/li>\n
    • Personal Care<\/li>\n
    • Oil Change<\/li>\n
    • Home Maintenance and Repair<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      This is also a good time to review upcoming birthdays, anniversaries, and other important dates.<\/p>\n

      Focus on Relationships<\/h2>\n
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      As your calendar changes, leave room for some relationship care. Friendships thrive when intention and effort align.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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      • Go back through texts, calls, and emails and pay attention to who you have put off<\/li>\n
      • Send out overdue thank you notes<\/li>\n
      • Extend lunch or coffee invitations, or invite them for a walk in the park<\/li>\n
      • Choose a few people you want to get to know better and accept or extend the invitation\u00a0<\/li>\n
      • Join a book club, mahjong group, or fitness program and make a new friend<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Make a Back-to-School Adult Supply List for Yourself and Share It with a Friend<\/h2>\n

        Let a friend know they\u2019re on your mind and in your heart. A few pretty fall things, some fresh baked muffins, and a handwritten note show how much you care. You can always add a baked treat or sourdough loaf from a local bakery.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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        • A set of new hangars<\/li>\n
        • A pretty journal<\/li>\n
        • A new calendar<\/li>\n
        • A box of pens to cross things off your list<\/li>\n
        • A box of Thank You notes<\/li>\n
        • A basket to collect mail (filled with muffins)<\/li>\n
        • A favorite olive oil and recipe card<\/li>\n
        • A hand soap or new cleaning product you want to share with someone else<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Wishing you a productive and peaceful September,\u00a0<\/p>\n

          Diane<\/p>\n

          You may also like<\/em> Back-to-School and New Beginnings for All<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

          For more information about working with Diane, America\u2019s \u201cGo To\u201d social and professional etiquette authority, please visit<\/em> The Protocol School of Texas<\/em><\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

          See what Diane is up to by following her on<\/em> Instagram<\/em><\/a> and<\/em> Facebook<\/em><\/a> and find etiquette inspiration on her<\/em> Pinterest<\/em><\/a> account. For more of Diane\u2019s etiquette tips, refer to her posts on<\/em> Inc.<\/em><\/a> and<\/em> HuffPost<\/em><\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n