December 16th Planner (Practical Ideas, Motivation, and More)
Whether you need to reset, some quick motivation tips, or guidance with your holiday planning, our December 16th planner is packed with ideas for you.
The whole planner is available as a printable. Use it to help you get inspiration and make decisions when there is a lot going on.
Get the December 16th Daily Planner Printable here.
Feel-Good & Positive Ideas
Wake-Up Song: “The Bare Necessities” from The Jungle Book
Fill-in-the-Blank Positive Thought: When I look back at the year, I’m proud of…
Holiday-Themed Song: “Snowman” Sia.
Food Ideas
Breakfast: Yogurt parfait
Lunch: Greek salad with chicken
Dinner: Beef burritos with a corn salad
Christmas & Holiday Ideas
Holiday Prep Idea: Make Christmas and NYE playlists.
Holiday Movie: The Christmas Chronicles (2018).
December Bucket List Idea: Get cozy festive socks.
Journaling Ideas
Morning Journaling Prompt: What you’ve enjoyed about the month so far.
Evening Journaling Prompt: Someone you helped this past week.
Gratitude for 2025 Journaling: A vivid memory from fall.
Self-Care Journaling: What you can do at home to allow you to pause and reset for one minute.
For more December journaling, see here.
Activities
Self-Care Idea: Make yourself a cup of tea (or something else you’d enjoy).
Decluttering Idea: Do a quick declutter and tidy of your bedroom.
Trying Something New: Try a fun outdoor winter activity you haven’t done before.
Doodling Idea: Candles.
Watercoloring Idea: Streetlamp in the dark.
Photo Idea: Neighborhood holiday decorations.
Conversation Idea
An object that best represents the year and why. For more ideas, check here.
Act of Kindness
Leave some treats for the delivery drivers. See more ideas here.
Get the December 16th Daily Planner Printable here.
Journaling Planner Day 16
Morning: What you’ve enjoyed about the month so far.
Fill-in-the-Blanks Positive Thoughts Journaling: When I look back at the year, I’m proud of…
One-Word Journaling: Brighten.
2025 Gratitude: A vivid memory from fall.
‘What I Did’ This Year: Identify five of your favorite photos from the year on your phone.
Set Intentions: Things that make you feel confident.
Self-Care: What you can do at home to allow you to pause and reset for one minute.
Evening Journaling: Someone you helped this past week.
Doodle Idea: Candles.
Watercolor idea: Streetlamp in the dark.
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Holiday Countdown Planner
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