August 1st Planner (Last Month of Summer Motivation)
August has arrived, and with it plenty more opportunities to make the most of summer before fall and the back-to-school season arrives.
Start August with one or two, a few, or all of the ideas from our August 1st daily planner. Wake up and journal about what you admire about yourself, or listen to some inspiring music. If it’s been tough to stay on top of the house through summer, make some quick progress with the cleaning or decluttering wins.
In the evening, take an online skills class, or send a thank-you message to someone who helped you this year, and lots more for the day. Find the printable planner below.
Daily Planner for August 1
Get the August 1st daily planner printable here.
Planners for the Whole Month of August
If you want to start planning the whole month now, you can get our August planner binder here. It has 120 pages of daily planners, journaling worksheets, August calendars, and blank templates. Print off as many of the pages as you like, as many times as you like, and get planning a fantastic month! As a website reader, you can get 10% off using the code HAPPY10.
Inspiration and Positivity
Inspirational Message: Whatever summer plans you’ve put off, start making them happen today.
Wake-Up Song: “Heaven is a Place on Earth” Belinda Carlisle
Positive Thought: Something I admire about myself is…
Relaxing Evening Song: “Misty” Johnny Mathis
Meal Ideas
Breakfast: Greek yogurt with granola and blueberries
Lunch: Couscous chickpea salad
Dinner: Burger night with various toppings
Cleaning and Decluttering
15-Min Deep Clean: Clean the baseboard in the living room.
Decluttering: Find 3 items to toss.
Fun Activities
Fun No-Spend: Take a free skills class or follow a tutorial online.
Self-Care: Get yourself a small gift.
Romantic Idea: Plan a fun date for the two of you this month.
Kindness Idea: Send a thank you note or text to someone who helped you.
Doodling Idea: Sunflowers.
Watercoloring Idea: Something bright yellow.
Conversation Ideas
Deep Talk: The happiest memory you have.
Walk and Talk: The funniest thing mom or dad used to do on a summer vacation.
Journaling and Creativity Challenge for August 1
Get the August 1st journaling and creativity printable here.
Morning: One thing you’re looking forward to today.
Positive Thought: Something I admire about myself is…
One-Word: Dreams.
Gratitude: The happiest memory you have.
Courage: What you want your life to look like.
Future: Your biggest three goals for the future.
Success at Work: Three main goals you want to work on this month.
Self-Care: What you’ve enjoyed at home this summer so far.
Evening: Something you were grateful for today.
Doodling Idea: Sunflowers.
Watercoloring Idea: Something bright yellow.
