December 23rd Daily Planner (Holiday Prep, Self-Care, and More)
With just two days to Christmas and the holiday celebrations, use our December 23rd planner for last-minute prep, home organization ideas, and a little self-care inspiration, too.
The planner is available below as a printable. Turn to it in those moments you need to make quick decisions, or if you feel like there’s a lot going on and you want to bring some structure to your day.
Get the December 23rd Daily Planner Printable here.
Positivity Ideas
Wake-Up Song: “Oh My Love” from Alvin and The Chipmunks.
Fill-in-the-Blank Positive Thought: A community that makes me feel loved and valued is…
Holiday-Themed Song: “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” Sam Smith.
Meals and Food
Breakfast: Toasted bagels with cream cheese.
Lunch: Apple cheddar arugula salad with sourdough.
Dinner: Roasted turkey with mashed potatoes.
Find the meal ideas for December 21-27 here and the meal ideas for the whole month of December here.
Holiday Suggestions
Holiday Prep Idea: Pre-cook what you can (and refrigerate/freeze as appropriate).
Holiday Movie Idea: While You Were Sleeping (1995).
December Bucket List Idea: Watch the sunset with a cup of hot cocoa or another hot drink.
Our January bucket list is live if you want to plan ahead.
Journaling Ideas
Morning Journaling Prompt: Why celebrating the holidays with family is important to you.
Evening Journaling Prompt: Meaningful and enjoyable topics to talk about with family.
Gratitude for 2025 Journaling: A road trip you went on.
Self-Care Journaling: Ways you can be your authentic self over the holidays.
You may also like these post-holiday decompression journaling ideas.
Activities and Ideas for the Day
Self-Care Idea: Dance in the living room to your favorite songs.
Decluttering Idea: Make room in the hall closet/guest closet for guests’ clothes.
Trying Something New: Try a new holiday cookie.
Doodling Idea: Christmas wreath.
Watercoloring Idea: Gift-wrapping station.
Photo Idea: Present under the tree.
Conversation Topic
Describe your idea of a ‘Winter Wonderland’.
Act of Kindness
Help someone out with a project they have.
Get the December 23rd Daily Planner Printable here.
Journaling Planner Day 23
Take a little break from the last-minute planning with our journaling, drawing, and painting worksheet.
Morning: Why celebrating the holidays with family is important to you.
Fill-in-the-Blanks Positive Thoughts Journaling: A community that makes me feel loved and valued is…
One-Word Journaling: Feast.
2025 Gratitude: A road trip you went on.
‘What I Did’ This Year: New things you tried this year, even if it was once.
Set Intentions: Goals you didn’t make progress on and want to revisit.
Self-Care: Ways you can be your authentic self over the holidays.
Evening Journaling: Meaningful and enjoyable topics to talk about with family.
Doodle Idea: Christmas wreath.
Watercolor idea: Gift-wrapping station.
Get the Journaling Planner Day 23 Printable here.
For more journaling ideas, see our December journaling collection.
Holiday Countdown Planner
Find the Holiday Countdown Planner here.
Next up: December 24th planner.
You can also get ideas from the December 22nd daily planner here. Christmas and the holidays are nearly here, so show yourself a little kindness amid your busy schedule.
