August 18th Planner (Enjoy the Right Now)
As September nears, there are lots of ideas in our August 18th daily planner that encourage you to have fun and enjoy right now. Don’t wait for a future trip or vacation.
Get inspired in the morning with feel-good music, or journaling about ways to feel more confident.
To bring some fun to the day, try a creative activity like drawing from home, or dance to some of your favorite songs in the evening.
You can have quality time with your favorite people in the here and now. Make the most of these last few weeks of summer.
Inspiration and Positivity
Inspirational Message: Wonderful family moments can be made today. Don’t wait for a vacation.
Wake-Up Song: “Mr. Blue Sky” Electric Light Orchestra
Positive Thought: Something I’m excited about is…
Relaxing Evening Song: “Angel” Sarah McLachlan
Meal Ideas
Breakfast: Cottage cheese with blueberries and honey
Lunch: Southwest veggie wrap
Cleaning and Decluttering
15-Min Deep Clean: Spot clean the walls in the bedrooms.
Decluttering: Declutter craft and hobby supplies.
Fun Activities
Fun No-Spend: Draw or do another creative activity at home.
Self-Care: Create a fun bucket list for yourself.
Romantic Idea: Play their favorite song and dance together at home.
Kindness Idea: Donate clothes and shoes you don’t need.
Doodling Idea: Camping tent.
Watercoloring Idea: Pear.
Conversation Ideas
Deep Talk: Your favorite season and why.
Walk and Talk: An accidentally funny summer camp story.
Journaling
Morning: Something you can do to feel more confident.
Evening: Something you want to do better tomorrow.
Gratitude: An unexpected compliment you’ve received.
Self-Care: Fun activities you can enjoy at home for the rest of the summer.
One-Word: Adventure.
Journaling and Creativity Challenge for August 18
Get the August 18th journaling and creativity printable here.
Morning: Something you can do to feel more confident.
Positive Thought: Something I’m excited about is…
One-Word: Adventure.
Gratitude: An unexpected compliment you’ve received.
Courage: Describe the personal life you’d have.
Future: Create a timeline of life milestones in your ideal version of the future.
Success at Work: Describe your morning routine and whether you want it to change.
Self-Care: Fun activities you can enjoy at home for the rest of the summer.
Evening: Something you want to do better tomorrow.
Doodling Idea: Camping tent.
Watercoloring Idea: Pear.
