September 20th Planner (Ordinary Ideas for a Great Day)

You don’t need grand plans to bring something special to an ordinary day. October may be on the horizon, but today’s September 20th daily planner has lots of great ideas to make today fun and interesting.

Write about what you’re looking forward to, or a thank-you letter to your future self. Organize all the board games at home, ready for cozy fall nights in.

Prioritize your self-care by doing at least one thing that makes you happy today, and lots more ideas. The printable planner is at the foot of the article. Get planning and get inspired!

Daily Planner for September 20

Inspiration and Positivity

Inspirational Message: There is so much joy in the ordinary.

Wake-Up Song: “A Million Dreams” from The Greatest Showman

Positive Thought: A new positive experience I had recently was…

September Motivation Song: “Roar” Katy Perry

Meal Ideas

Breakfast: Bacon and scrambled eggs sandwich

Lunch: Chicken noodle soup

Dinner: Pancetta & artichoke pasta

Cleaning and Decluttering

Kitchen Deep Clean: Clean or replace the water filter and/or ice maker filter.

Decluttering: Sort through and organize bathroom products.

Fun Activities

Fun No-Spend: Watch a new TV show.

Self-Care: Do at least one thing that makes you happy today.

Romantic Idea: Make them a ‘fall treats’ gift basket.

Kindness Idea: Check in on a friend you haven’t talked to much recently.

Doodling Idea: Pumpkin.

Watercoloring Idea: Boots.

Conversation Ideas

Deep Talk: A dream you have that most people wouldn’t guess.

Fall Idea for the Home

Make Your Home Ready for Fall: Organize all the board games for cozy nights in.

Journaling and Creativity Challenge for September 20

Get the September 20th journaling and creativity printable here.

Morning: One thing you’re looking forward to.

Positive Thought: A new positive experience I had recently was…

One-Word: Authenticity.

Gratitude: What you look forward to most about returning home.

Connection: Ways you could strengthen a particular friendship.

Nature: Shapes in the branches of a nearby tree.

Self-Care: Write a thank-you letter to your future self.

Evening: One thing you do that makes you lose track of time.

Doodling Idea: Pumpkin.

Watercoloring Idea: Boots.