October 9th Planner (Ordinary Ideas for a Great Day)
Get inspired, bring friends and family together, and lots more with ideas from the October 9th planner. So many of us will be looking ahead to the holidays, so take a little time today to enjoy the current day.
Make a list of things you can enjoy in the fall. If possible, take an everyday activity onto the patio or balcony for fresh air. Plan a fun after-work date night with your significant other or close friends, and lots more ideas. The printable planner is available at the bottom, past the journaling worksheet, meal ideas, and other inspiration.
Daily Planner for October 9
Inspiration and Positivity
Inspirational Message: Even an ordinary day can surprise you, so keep your heart open to all possibilities.
Wake-Up Song: “Whatever It Takes” Imagine Dragons
Positive Thought: Something nice I’ve recently discovered is…
Spooky Song: “Hedwig’s Theme” John Williams
Meal Ideas
Breakfast: Oatmeal with Seasonal Fruit. Apple and cinnamon or pear and maple syrup are great choices.
Lunch: Quinoa Salad with Avocado
Dinner: Turkey Burger with Fries and Arugula Salad
Cleaning and Decluttering
Decluttering: Sort cables and other electronic accessories into 3 piles: toss/recycle, donate, organize.
Fun Activities
Time in Nature: Take an everyday activity onto the patio or balcony if possible.
Self-Care: Try a foot soak with Epsom salts.
Romantic Idea: Plan a fun after-work date night.
Kindness Idea: Thank the mail carrier and wish them a happy day.
Doodling Idea: Jack Russell as a pirate captain.
Watercoloring Idea: White clouds to rainclouds.
Conversation and Self-Improvement
Deep Conversation: A loved one who changed the way you saw something.
15-Min Self-Improvement: Write down ten things you’re grateful for.
Journaling and Creativity Challenge for October 9
Get the October 9th journaling printable here.
Morning: Things you can only do in fall that excite you.
Positive Thought: Something nice I’ve recently discovered is…
One-Word: Productivity.
Introspection: If you had unlimited resources, what your dreams would look like.
Gratitude for People: Someone who brings life and love to your local community.
Gratitude for the Present: Something you can see out of the window you’re grateful for.
Making the Most of the Year: Holidays or celebrations, and what you could do for them.
Self-Care: Something kind you can do for yourself this weekend.
Evening: Something interesting you’ve noticed today or recently.
Doodling Idea: Jack Russell as a pirate captain.
Watercoloring Idea: White clouds to rainclouds.
