---
title: "Monthly Self-Care Planner"
description: "Choose self-care activities, plan your month, and print a calendar you can use offline."
url: https://ymhc.ngo/es/resources/students/monthly-planner/
---

# Monthly Self-Care Planner

Esta página aún no está disponible en su idioma. Se muestra en inglés.

Choose a date, then add activities from the library. Activities stay in the library so you can reuse them anytime. On a computer, you can also drag an activity’s text onto a day, or drag a scheduled activity’s text to another day.

Your schedule stays in this browser on this device. It is not sent to YMHC.

Month 

## Monthly self-care planner

## Daily activities

Choose a date 

Basic Care & Daily Living (11 activities)

-   Get out of bed
-   Brush teeth
-   Shower or wash face
-   Get dressed
-   Eat a balanced meal
-   Stay hydrated
-   Take prescribed medication as directed
-   Get fresh air
-   Go to bed at a consistent time
-   Get enough sleep
-   Track water intake

Physical Health & Movement (10 activities)

-   Go for a walk
-   Stretch
-   Exercise or move your body
-   Do light exercise
-   Do yoga
-   Practice breathing exercises
-   Step outside
-   Rest after activity
-   Ride a bike
-   Go swimming

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing (16 activities)

-   Practice mindfulness
-   Meditate
-   Check in with your feelings
-   Name your emotions
-   Rate your mood or stress
-   Write down your thoughts
-   Practice self-compassion
-   Practice self-love
-   Talk positively to yourself
-   Notice triggers or stressors
-   Use coping strategies
-   Practice grounding or deep breathing
-   Reduce unhealthy habits
-   Build healthy habits
-   Focus on what matters
-   Practice your circle of control

Rest & Relaxation (11 activities)

-   Make time for rest
-   Take breaks
-   Limit screen time
-   Take a break from your phone
-   Spend time screen-free
-   Enjoy quiet time
-   Listen to calming music
-   Watch something relaxing
-   Enjoy a warm drink
-   Try progressive muscle relaxation
-   Do a body scan before bed

Productivity & Routine (10 activities)

-   Make your bed
-   Write a to-do list
-   Set priorities for the day
-   Follow a morning routine
-   Follow an evening routine
-   Create a routine
-   Cross something off your to-do list
-   Complete a small task
-   Respond to messages
-   Check email or mail

Home & Environment (8 activities)

-   Declutter your space
-   Clean your home
-   Tidy a small area
-   Organize your space
-   Do laundry
-   Wash dishes
-   Change bedding
-   Create a calming space

Social & Connection (10 activities)

-   Call or text a friend
-   Reach out to someone you miss
-   Spend time with family or friends
-   Ask for help
-   Join a supportive community
-   Share your thoughts with someone
-   Show love to someone
-   Compliment someone
-   Do a random act of kindness
-   Volunteer or give back

Personal Growth & Mindset (11 activities)

-   Set goals
-   Set intentions
-   Start the day with an affirmation
-   Practice gratitude
-   List positive things that happened
-   Learn something new
-   Try a new hobby
-   Read
-   Listen to a podcast
-   Learn a new skill or language
-   Make a wellness plan

Creativity & Enjoyment (9 activities)

-   Do something creative
-   Cook or bake
-   Play games or puzzles
-   Dance
-   Listen to uplifting music
-   Watch something funny
-   Find reasons to laugh
-   Spend time with a pet
-   Do a hobby

Outdoor & Nature (7 activities)

-   Spend time outside
-   Take a mindful walk
-   Go for a hike
-   Watch the sunrise or sunset
-   Have a picnic
-   Care for plants
-   Get an indoor plant

Self-Awareness & Reflection (13 activities)

-   Check in with stress levels
-   Meet your needs
-   Take time for yourself
-   Journal
-   Create a coping list
-   Plan for your wellbeing
-   Reflect on your day
-   Reflect on your week
-   Notice what went well
-   Celebrate small wins
-   Identify what helped you cope
-   Plan a supportive action for tomorrow
-   Appreciate your body