Try Our ’Simple Joys for Ordinary Days’ Planner
Sometimes, when we’re feeling stuck in a rut or want to make plans, it can be very easy to overcomplicate things. Daily life presents us with a lot of simple joys, and so many of those opportunities we can let pass us by.
Our ‘simple joys for ordinary days’ planner is all about making plans that, really, aren’t that difficult to make. This planner will encourage you to think about your interests, favorite people, and day-to-day things you enjoy, and simply try to make more time for them.
Maybe your long overdue friend reunion doesn’t need to be a fancy dinner at a faraway restaurant, but instead a simple online trivia night. Or maybe that vacation you’ve been meaning to take doesn’t have to be in an exotic place, but a beautiful park for a weekend that’s not too far away to drive to.
The planner is ready for you to get as a printable. We hope you enjoy filling it out.
Here you can take a closer look at the questions and ideas the planner asks you to explore. You can either write your answers on the sheet, or use your diary or journal to answer them in as much depth as you like.
List some of your interests.
Online groups you can find of people with the same interests.
In-person events or meet-ups you can find based around similar interests.
A place you could visit for a day trip that’s not too far away.
An online meetup with the extended family (e.g. trivia night).
Places, pages, and publications where you can read inspiring stories.
What you could do if you scheduled 15 minutes of no-screen time every evening.
Local events and activities you could check out on the weekend.
Something methodical you like doing you could time-lapse record and watch back.
Nature that is within walking distance of your home (including garden).
What you could get for your garden to encourage you to have more time in it.
Weekly or monthly online get-togethers you could plan with friends (e.g. TV show discussion).
A food you could cook to invite family or friends over for (e.g. chili or nachos).
Creative activities you could do for 15 minutes every day.
Parts of your local town or city you’ve rarely or never visited.
Get the Simple Joys for Ordinary Days printable here.
Life truly is full of simple joys. Often, we overcomplicate things and think that the things that bring us joy in life need to be grand, luxurious, and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Whatever you enjoy and would like to do more of, think about the simple things. Good luck making plans!
