Welcome to November. If you’re starting the month feeling a little out of sorts thanks to a big Halloween candy-eating session (and honestly, who can blame you?), drinking plenty of water, exercising and eating a healthy snack like hummus and baby carrots should get you back on track. You’ll need that energy, as there’s a lot going on this month, from a time change and Election Day to Thanksgiving and other hectic holiday happenings that make the end of the year feel like a mad dash to the finish line. So let’s hop to it, shall we?

Here’s your guide to living your best life this month.

⏰ Fall back. Daylight saving time officially ends at 2 a.m. on Nov. 3, which means you get an extra hour of sleep (and, unfortunately, the annoyance of having to update all the clocks in your home and never feeling 100% sure you’ve got the right time). Here’s a guide to how the seasonal shift might affect your health and how to best prepare.

🥡 Clean out your fridge. It sounds like something your spouse made up to get you to do chores, but National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day is an actual “holiday,” and it’s happening on Nov. 15. Think of it as a way to free up space for the Thanksgiving turkey you’ll soon be squeezing inside — and a reminder to finally toss those fuzzy leftovers, old takeout containers and condiments you bought before the pandemic. Read up on keeping your still-good food fresh while you empty the fridge, and see what supplies will help you get the job done.

🧴 Show your skin some TLC. National Healthy Skin Month calls for making sure you have had your annual full-body skin check with the dermatologist (or more frequently if you’re at a higher risk for skin cancer); are wearing sunscreen daily (yes, every day); and have a consistent skin care routine. Hey, if the New York Mets can get excited about vitamin C serums, so can you.

😡 Avoid the turkey day drama. Ah, a holiday gathering right after a very fraught election cycle. While we don’t know what will happen on Nov. 5, we do suspect that not everyone sitting around your Thanksgiving dinner table will see eye to eye on the results. And that’s OK! But it’s also OK to protect your peace and opt out of gatherings you think might get too heated. Or you can focus on defusing the tension by following these holiday conversation tips, including listening with an open mind, changing the subject tactfully and having a support person to vent to.