🧭 What do YOU need to focus on today?
📝 What will move the needle for Your goals, not just your to-do list?
🫑 How will YOU feed your body well today?
🪴Protect Your energy
So friends, if you’ve been following the blog for awhile now, you know around this time I start talking about one of my favorite topics… PLANNING!
I am an avid bullet journaler, a key part of my self-care I’ve talked about extensively in the past.
One shift I’ve had to make in the last 3 years is making sure my health is a part of my planning process.
In the pic above, I sit down with a pen, paper, and a few stickers ☺️ to set the intention of how I want my month to go. Over the course of the month I make adjustments, pivot but keep my health in clear focus. I also make sure any health appointments I need are in place.
What are the Benefits of Planning your day?
- A study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology (2011) found that those who planned their tasks in advance completed more of them and were better at prioritizing important over urgent tasks.
- Planning ahead reduces the “decision fatigue” that eats up mental energy throughout the day
- According to a study from the American Psychological Association, people who create a structured daily plan can boost productivity by 20–25%
- Even 10 minutes spent planning your day can decrease anxiety and increase motivation.
- The National Institutes of Health notes that daily planning helps people feel more in control, which lowers cortisol (stress hormone) levels.
- Research from Dominican University of California found that people who write down their goals and action steps are 42% more likely to achieve them.
What Should I Plan in 10 min?
- What Are Three Tasks to Move my Goals Forward?
- How Will I Move My Body Today?
- What Food will Nourish me Today?
- What Appointments Do I Need?
- Who or What am I Grateful For?
How Do I Know What Appointments I Need?
In addition to the question prompts above, below is a chart of screenings we should be considering every year. Incorporating these appointments into your planning will save you time later AND your body will thank you!
That’s it! Planning a Healthy Day can be as simple as asking and answering those few simple questions each morning.
What Tools Do I Need?
Recommended Tools:
- Notebook
- Digital Calendar (phone)
- Pen or pencil
Time:
- Give yourself 10 min (set a timer even if you need to!)
Happy Planning Friends! 📝
J
References:
If you would like some planner inspiration I wrote a post last year on my journey to select the right work planner. So happy to say one of those planners is still working well for me! I use it daily and have done so since Dec 2024. I’ll link that below.
Maryland Primary Care Women’s Health: The Latest Screening Guidelines for Every Age
Here are my Favorite Pens
My Favorite Journaling Notebook
My favorite Sticker Shop
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