Little Ways to Make Your Week Better
Often, the simplest things can bring a little positivity to your week. You may be having a long, tiring week, or you may just want to find a little more time for yourself.
You’ll find all kinds of great ideas below. There are ideas to treat yourself, find motivation, have some fun, bring calm, and more.
Most of the ideas are simple enough to squeeze into a busy schedule, too. Get inspired, and have a great week!
Things to Treat Yourself to This Week
Pick and Choose:
- Cozy Socks
- A Scenic Autumn Walk
- Hot Cocoa Mix
- A Fall-Scented Candle
- A Screen-Free Evening
- Hand Cream
- A Cute Pen
- Fresh Flowers
- A Bubble Bath & Spa Evening at Home
- A Day Trip
- A Book
- Lip Balm
- A Class or Experience (e.g., Pottery, Fall Festival)
- A Movie Night at Home
- A Fun Seasonal Activity
- An Early Bedtime
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5 Ways to Motivate Yourself at the Start of the Week
Set One Goal. Pick one main goal for the week and visualize what it will feel like to achieve your goal. Then, write down three simple actions a day that will move you closer to your goal. Try to complete them as early as you can in the day.
Rewards. Make it a fun week by rewarding yourself for tasks you complete. You can make a list of what rewards you would enjoy. It could be a movie night, a spa evening at home, trying a new coffee shop, etc.
Tidy and Organize. Keep your space tidy both at work and at home. Organize your files and other things so you can easily find what you’re looking for when you need it.
Keep Track. Keep track of your progress. At the end of the day, write down all your big and small wins. You could use a journal for that, or you could write on post-it notes and display them on a board.
Self-Care. Take care of yourself and do what works for you. Generally, you can’t go wrong with good sleep, some exercise, and fresh air.
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Simple Ideas to Make This Week Fun
Give yourself something fun to look forward to each day.
- A show to watch after you finish work.
- A podcast or audiobook to listen to on your commute.
- A new coffee shop or a new drink to try.
- A quick video chat with friend.
- A new lunch spot to try on your lunch break.
- A different themed playlist for each day of the week (e..g, Monday Motivation, Friday Fun).
- A favorite outfit to wear on a difficult day.
- Fresh flowers at home or in the office to brighten up the room.
- A new beautiful pen and notebook.
- After-work dinner with coworkers or friends.
- A scented candle to light when you come home.
- A new workout class to try after work.
- A spooky or fall movie night midweek.
- A fall decoration for your home or office.
- A new snack to try when you go grocery shopping this week.
- A fall flavor to try (e.g., pumpkin bread, apple cider donuts).
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Things To Do to Bring Calm to Your Week
- Take 15 minutes to make a plan at the start of the week.
- Write in a gratitude journal every day.
- Have a short morning routine that sets a positive tone for the day.
- Tidy the space you spend the most time in.
- Have a no-screen hour every day if you can.
- Schedule something for the weekend to look forward to.
- Prioritize quality time with friends and family.
- Celebrate your small wins.
- Mute non-essential notifications.
- Get at least 15 minutes of sunlight outside.
- Consider your self-care (e.g., proper sleep, exercise, hydration).
- Look for joy in the simple ordinary things.
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