How to Use a Planner for Wellbeing & Health

You probably already know the benefits of using a planner – never missing important events, increasing productivity, a place to write down your notes and to-do list, etc. BUT did you know that planners are massively beneficial for your health and well being too?

As it is the new year there are two things that I want to concentrate on, being in control of my finances and adapting a healthier lifestyle.

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TRACK YOUR HEALTHY HABITS

They say that it takes on average 66 days to form a new habit. Whilst that doesn’t seem too long, it can be difficult to track on a daily basis. Habit trackers are a great tool for personal improvement and goal achieving. They also help you to learn more about yourself and your habits to help you develop better habits and a more healthier lifestyle.

Here are a few examples to include in your tracker:

Workout
Go to bed early
Meditation
Practise gratitude
No junk food
Took vitamins
No smoking
Water consumption

MY THREE FAVOURITE HABIT TRACKERS

PLAN HEALTHY MEALS

We all know that healthy eating plays a massive role in our general wellbeing. It’s not about cutting down on calories or weight loss, it’s about replacing the junk food with healthy portions. Using a meal planner helps you to have an overview of your week of meals so that you can prepare the food in advance, making you less likely to turn to something unhealthy.

The daily health & fitness insert in the Lifestyle & Wellness Planner allows you to track what food groups you are incorporating into your diet so that you can develop a balanced diet.

MY THREE FAVOURITE MEAL PLANNERS

USE IT FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Using a planner offers so many mental and emotional health benefits. It encourages you to become more organized and spend your time productivity so that you are not stressing about completing tasks. An hourly daily planner helps you to dedicate a certain amount of time to each task so that you can prepare in advance. Having everything planned out allows you to have more time for yourself and what you enjoy.

Tracking your mood is also a beneficial way to keep your emotions in check. If you’re one of the 20% of people who suffer from depression or anxiety then a mood tracker is a great tool. Tracking your moods over a certain period of time allow you to see how you feel every day and remind you that there are going to be crap days but amazing days too.

MY THREE FAVOURITE MOOD TRACKERS

DEVELOP A POSITIVE MINDSET

It’s important to have a positive mind-set if you want to achieve your personal goals. Your mind-set dictates how you react, feel and assess any situation or challenge that comes your way. One characteristic associated with a positive mind-set is gratitude – consistently appreciating the good things in your life.

Actively using a gratitude log as part of your planning routine helps you to be more mindful and appreciative of all of the joys in your life. Take the time to think about your day, life and experiences to dig out some meaningful things you are grateful for and reflect on them regularly.

MY THREE FAVOURITE GRATITUDE LOGS

TRACK YOUR FITNESS GOALS

No matter what your body type is, it’s important to fit some exercise into your routine. Incorporating your fitness routine into your planner allows you to schedule workouts, add fitness goals and track your progress. Knowing you’re on track on the right track is essential to keep you motivated meaning you’re more likely to achieve your goals.

MY THREE FAVOURITE FITNESS LOGS