August 23rd Planner (Make the Most of Late August)
At this time of summer, it can be easy to look back and think about many of the things you wanted to do, but didn’t. Our August 23rd daily planner is full of suggestions for the here and now. Make the most of these last days of summer and create memories a lot closer to home.
Bring loved ones together with one of the meal options, and sit outside on the porch or patio for some great conversation. If you have time, volunteer for a local organization, or try a fun outdoor sport, and so much more for the day.
The printable planner is below, ready to give you ideas and inspiration.
Daily Planner for August 23
Inspiration and Positivity
Inspirational Message: An adventure doesn’t have to be far. It can be right outside your front door.
Wake-Up Song: “I Got You (I Feel Good)” James Brown
Positive Thought: Something I’m learning to appreciate is…
Relaxing Evening Song: “Come Home” OneRepublic ft. Sara Bareilles
Meal Ideas
Breakfast: Baked eggs in tomato sauce (shakshuka)
Lunch: Falafel wrap
Dinner: Chicken meatballs/patties with rice and salad
Cleaning and Decluttering
15-Min Deep Clean: Spot clean area rugs or carpets in the bedrooms.
Decluttering: Declutter coats and jackets.
Fun Activities
Fun No-Spend: Volunteer for the day.
Self-Care: Try a fun outdoor sport like tennis or volleyball.
Romantic Idea: Surprise them by doing their chores.
Kindness Idea: Share inspiring stories with friends.
Doodling Idea: Message in a bottle.
Watercoloring Idea: Castle.
Conversation Ideas
Deep Talk: Your role model when growing up.
Walk and Talk: A time you laughed long into the night.
Journaling and Creativity Challenge for August 23
Get the August 23rd journaling and creativity printable here.
Morning: An unforgettable happy memory.
Positive Thought: Something I’m learning to appreciate is…
One-Word: Compassion.
Gratitude: A place you get to visit that inspires you.
Courage: An activity that scares you a little but that you want to do.
Future: What joy looks like in the future.
Success at Work: Something you’re good at but that you overlook.
Self-Care: Write a message to a group chat/someone for an end-of-summer get-together.
Evening: Three people you want to reach out to tomorrow and why.
Doodling Idea: Message in a bottle.
Watercoloring Idea: Castle.
