This isn’t another “New Year New Me” post, it’s better! As we dive into a new year, there’s no better time to embrace the power of planning. Scheduling your year isn’t just about organizing, or setting unrealistic goals—it’s simply about creating the life you want. When you intentionally set aside time for everything from self-care to vacations, you’re making a statement: this is important, and it’s happening.
Here are some key benefits of planning ahead:
- Prioritize What Matters: Whether it’s a house project that’s been on the list for months or a museum you’ve been wanting to check out, scheduling ensures your priorities don’t get lost in the shuffle of daily life.
- Reduce Stress: Having a plan in place keeps last-minute scrambling to a minimum and helps you feel in control.
- Boost Productivity: With clear goals and a roadmap, you’re more likely to follow through on your dreams and commitments. Instead of constantly committing to the needs of others on a whim, you can work around the systems and schedules you already have in place to make the important things happen!
Im old school, so I like having a paper calendar in addition to my digital ones🗓️ Grab what works best for you and get to it. Take some time while the “new year energy” is in full swing and jot down all the big, and little things you want to make happen this year. Help yourself out, brainstorm all the things that are beneficial to your life and pencil them in, now.
You’re much more likely to make it to the dentist quarterly if you have a reminder right in front of you!
And of course, we deserve to make it fun too🤪
Fun National Holidays to Add to Your Calendar
Make your year even more enjoyable by sprinkling in some fun national holidays too!
The day-to-days can instantly becoming more meaningful and memorable when you’re stoked on it being National Taco Day.. right?!
Browse this list for some inspiration, pick the ones that’s stand out to you, mark em down, and next thing you know you’ll be celebrating fun stuff all year long!
The ideas are endless!
- National Self-Care Day (April 5): Schedule a spa day, a hike, or time to binge your favorite show guilt-free.
- National Ice Cream Day (Third Sunday in July): Mark it as a treat-yourself day with your favorite scoop.
- National Coffee Day (September 29): Celebrate with a coffee crawl or a cozy café outing.
A few more Tips for Scheduling Success
- Start Small: Begin with a few key dates, like birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays.
- Include Self-Care: Block out regular time for yourself, whether it’s weekly yoga, (join us, Friday mornings at 6am! You’re invited to YOGA) monthly spa sessions, or quiet mornings with a book.
- Plan Big Moments: Look ahead to vacations, staycations, or major projects. Even if they feel far off, putting them on your calendar makes them feel real.
- Stay Flexible: Life happens, so don’t stress if plans change—just adjust and keep moving forward.
When you say it, believe it, and schedule it, you’re setting yourself up for a year filled with intention and joy. So grab your calendar, pick your priorities, and start dreaming big—you’ve got this!
