August 21st Planner (Great Ideas for Late-Summer)
You can bring a lot of joy to an ordinary day. It’s all about looking in the right places and prioritizing the things you love.
Today, use the August 21st daily planner for some fresh perspectives. Switch things up for food with some make-ahead cheesy egg bites, caprese sandwiches, or a couscous salad for dinner.
Get inspired to make a few more memories by organizing your photos on your phone into a summer album. Have some friends over and discuss the conversation topics, and lots more. You’ll find the printable at the foot of the article.
Daily Planner for August 21
Inspiration and Positivity
Inspirational Message: Don’t let summer end without a few special moments. Make these last weekends matter.
Wake-Up Song: “Beautiful Day” U2
Positive Thought: Something I did for myself recently was…
Relaxing Evening Song: “You’re Beautiful” James Blunt
Meal Ideas
Breakfast: Cheesy egg bites (make-ahead)
Dinner: Couscous salad with chickpeas
Cleaning and Decluttering
15-Min Deep Clean: Wipe down window sills and tracks in the bedrooms.
Decluttering: Declutter your closet for 30 minutes.
Fun Activities
Fun No-Spend: Organize your photos (in an album or on your phone).
Self-Care: Make a list of the things you’re really good at.
Romantic Idea: Ask them about their week and listen attentively.
Kindness Idea: Wish someone a ‘nice day.’
Doodling Idea: Surfboard.
Watercoloring Idea: Beach at sunset.
Conversation Ideas
Deep Talk: Most adventurous thing you’ve ever done.
Walk and Talk: A summer tradition you did every year without fail.
Journaling and Creativity Challenge for August 21
Get the August 21st journaling and creativity printable here.
Morning: One nice thing you can do for someone today.
Positive Thought: Something I did for myself recently was…
One-Word: Creativity.
Gratitude: Something positive about your life that you didn’t believe would happen but did.
Courage: One small thing you could do this week that would require courage.
Future: Your favorite things about your future self.
Success at Work: Describe your nighttime routine and whether you want it to change.
Self-Care: Who you’d want to spend time with right now, regardless of what you’re doing.
Evening: A kind thing to do for someone else tomorrow.
Doodling Idea: Surfboard.
Watercoloring Idea: Beach at sunset.
