Means to prepare for Ramadan by Shaykh Omer bin Abdullah al-Muqbil
Translated by Aras Jaff (slightly edited to refine the English translation)
1. Finishing all your work before Ramadan.
2. Less mixing and contacting with others (if it does not have any beneficial reasons for it).
3. Judging your actions on a daily basis in the month of Shaban so you know the reasons for your shortcomings.
4. Training yourself on some of the actions that you will be doing in the month of Ramadan i.e. reading Quran, praying at night, fasting, etc.
5. Asking Allah to put blessing in your life and your actions and put the blessing in the months of Shaban and Ramadan.
6. Reminding your relatives and family members about the coming month of Ramadan and training those who are qualified to fast so they will be fasting in Ramadan.
7. To have a special time that you will be alone and remembering the blessings of Allah on you and to purify your soul.
8. Reading Quran with your heart, as if every single verse is a message from Allah directed to you.