January 26th Planner (Practical and Inspiring Ideas for a Great Day)

With encouraging words, opportunities to reflect, and some cozy at-home ideas, our January 26th daily planner has a little something for everyone.

The new month is upon us, so use the planner to both focus on the here and now and look back at January as February approaches. There are plenty of simple and practical ideas to keep you motivated and on track.

Find the planner below as a printable. Turn to it in those moments you need some help with decision-making.

Find the January 26th Daily Planner printable here.

Goal Reflection & Tracking

Today’s Prompt: One way you’ve surprised yourself.

Daily Feel-Good Music & Journaling

Wake-Up Song: “Brighter Day” Michael Franti & Spearhead.
Fill-in-the-Blank Positive Thought: My living room is joyful because…
Motivation Song: “Try Everything” Shakira.

Meal Ideas for the Day

Use this section for inspiration, and pick and choose what you want to make.

Breakfast: Tropical Chia Pudding.
Lunch: Cobb Salad.
Dinner: Broccoli Cheddar Soup.

Find all our January meal ideas here. Many of them have recipes, and we’ll be adding more throughout the month.

Journaling Prompts

Morning Journaling Prompt: One thing you didn’t want to do but found the courage to do it.
Evening Journaling Prompt: If needed, ways to restart those goals and routines this week.
Self-Care Journaling: Putting goals aside, what you want to do this year.
Gratitude for Opportunities: Life achievements you’re proud of.

Find the self-care collection (including self-care journaling and self-care ideas) for January here.

Fun Activities for the Day

January Bucket List: Frame and display a photo that’s meaningful to you.
Self-Care Idea: Have a cup of tea, hot cocoa, or another hot drink you prefer.
Decluttering Idea: Set a 10-min timer and tidy the laundry room/area.
Trying Something New: Try a new hot cocoa flavor (e.g., orange, cherry, hazelnut).
Doodling Idea: Reading lamp.
Watercoloring Idea: Winter flowers in bloom.
Photo Idea: A calm lake.

Inspiration

Don’t overthink joy; it’s in the simplest of things. For the full month of inspirational messages (with printable), go here.

Act of Kindness

Let someone at work know they’ve done a great job. Find the full January calendar of ideas (with a printable) here.

Get the January 26th Daily Planner printable here.

See our January ideas and calendars here.

Previous Daily Planner: January 25th.