Simplify Your Day With This November 13th Planner Full of Great Ideas
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Finding that balance between getting through the things that need to be done and scheduling something that’s a little more fun isn’t easy.
Our November 13th planner puts a spotlight on both the practical and the enjoyable. Use the feel-good, motivating, and inspiring ideas to keep you going throughout the day.
Then, you can take inspiration from the meal ideas to make sure breakfast, lunch, and dinner are covered. From there, use the journaling and activities to prioritize your own self-care a little more and make time for something fun.
The full daily planner is available to start using right now. You can use lots of the ideas, or just use it if you need some inspiration. It’s totally up to you!

You can find the November 13th daily planner printable here.
Songs and Positive Thoughts
Wake-Up Song: “Touch the Sky” Julie Fowlis (from Brave).
Fill-in-the-Blank Positive Thought: The best thing about my family is…
Song for a Grateful Mood: “Feeling Good” Nina Simone
Journaling for the Day
Morning Journaling Prompt: One kind thing you could do for someone today.
Evening Journaling Prompt: Unexpectedly good things that happened recently.
‘Being Present’ Journaling: The most comforting sound you can hear if you go outside now, and why.
Positivity Journaling for Cold Nights: What part of your town or city is most beautiful during fall.
Take a look at more November journaling ideas here.
Meal Ideas
Breakfast: Toast with jam
Lunch: Egg salad sandwich (here’s a simple recipe for avocado egg salad you can use).
Dinner: Sheet-pan salmon and veggies
For more food inspiration, see this month’s food calendars and printables.
Activities and Things to Do
Self-Care Idea: Listen to your favorite relaxing songs.
Quick Decluttering Idea: Organize your tea and coffee supplies.
One Thing to Learn: A basic dance move.
Trying Something New: Try a new flavor of tea.
Doodling Idea: Pretzel.
Watercoloring Idea: Puzzle piece.
Photo Idea: A famous landmark in your city/town.
You can see more ideas for decluttering and cleaning for the month here, fun things to do here, creative ideas here, and bucket list ideas here.
Conversation Idea
Favorite pizza toppings.
Ways to Get Motivated
Attend an inspiring public lecture or talk.
Try noise-canceling headphones.
Put encouraging Post-it notes around the house.
Inspiring Message to Yourself
Start with just one small step toward your dreams today.
Once again, you can get the November 13th daily planner printable here.
Journaling Prompts

- Journaling for Staying Positive on Cold Nights in November: What part of your town or city is most beautiful during fall.
- Journaling About Family Stories: A time the whole family couldn’t stop laughing.
- Embracing How the Year Has Gone: Something the year has taught you about yourself.
- One-Word Journaling: Honesty.
- ‘Ordinary Things’ Gratitude Journaling: People you’re grateful for in everyday life.
- Morning Journaling: One kind thing you could do for someone today.
- Evening Journaling: Unexpectedly good things that happened recently.
- Fill-in-the-Blanks Positive Thoughts Journaling: The best thing about my family is…
- Journaling Ideas for Being Present: The most comforting sound you can hear if you go outside now, and why.
- Thanksgiving-Themed Gratitude Journaling: A time someone supported you in an unexpected way.
- Self-Care Journaling: Holiday movies you’re excited to watch again this year.
Bonus: Get the November 13th Journaling Printable here. And once again, if you missed it above, the daily planner here.
Next up: November 14th Daily Planner.
Remember, you can also have a look at the November 12th planner for some inspiration, too. You can also find all our November daily planners and ideas here.
We know things are probably very busy now, so check in with yourself as and when you need to. Pause when you need a break, take things one step at a time, and don’t try to take on everything by yourself.
