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, a feel-good planner, ideas to 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!

Feel-Good Planner for the Week

• Something new I’d like to try
• A special dinner I want to cook
• Something cozy I’ll do one evening
• A little luxury to enjoy
• Someone I want to catch up with
• A fun weekend activity I want to plan
• A place I’d love to go for brunch or dinner
• A micro-adventure I could have
• A seasonal treat to pick up at the store
• Three things I need for the perfect cozy night in
• A movie or show I’m looking forward to watching
• A happy memory I want to revisit

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Things to Plan and Prep for a Better Week

• Plan 4-5 dinners for the week and order groceries for delivery or write your grocery list to go to the supermarket.
• Make or batch-cook some ingredients you can use for different meals (e.g., a tray of roasted vegetables, fresh basil pesto, hard-boiled eggs).
• Prep overnight breakfasts (e.g., chia puddings, overnight oats, egg muffins).
• Make a freezer-friendly meal for a backup dinner (e.g., lasagna, chili, cottage pie, meatballs).
• Restock essentials for the week (e.g., toiletries, paper towels, coffee).
• Fold and put away all clean laundry.
• Pick out your outfits for the week.
• Review the calendar for appointments and events for the week.
• Do any small admin tasks that are important but don’t take up much of your time (e.g., bills, signing forms, RSVP-ing, scheduling things).
• Write a list of things to do that you absolutely can’t put off until the following week.
• Pack any things you need for the week (e.g., workout clothes, work bag).
• Do a quick reset of the house, putting things away and tidying the most frequently used areas.

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Things to Treat Yourself to This Week

Pick and Choose:

1. Cozy Socks
2. A Scenic Autumn Walk
3. Hot Cocoa Mix
4. A Fall-Scented Candle
5. A Screen-Free Evening
6. Hand Cream
7. A Cute Pen
8. Fresh Flowers
9. A Bubble Bath & Spa Evening at Home
10. A Day Trip
11. A Book
12. Lip Balm
13. A Class or Experience (e.g., Pottery, Fall Festival)
14. A Movie Night at Home
15. A Fun Seasonal Activity
16. 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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5 Things to Do for a Great Weekend

Make a plan ahead of time. Include one thing you’re looking forward to doing, one thing you’ve been procrastinating on, and one absolute priority.

Go outside. Do at least one outdoor activity, particularly if you have a job where you spend all your time indoors. Go for a scenic walk, grab a cup of coffee, sit outside in the sunshine, visit a farmers’ market, or simply just step outside for a bit of fresh air.

Reset at least one space at home. Start with the place you spend most of your time in at home. It could be places like the living room, the home office, or the kitchen. Try to make them more enjoyable for you during the week. For example, you could organize the kitchen to make cooking dinner easier during the week. Or you could focus on your home office if you work from home.

Do at least one thing to make next week easier. It could include things like meal prepping, decluttering, or packing your gym bag.

Start a small weekend ritual or tradition. It could be things like brunch out on a Sunday, pancakes at home in the morning, a spa evening at home, your favorite playlist in the background, or taking a photo every weekend.

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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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