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 YO U R WE E K

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

HYDRATE

STRETCH

EXERCISE

LEARN

PRIORITIES

CALLS &
MEETINGS

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GRIT. To have the drive, stamina and determination to push through your challenges
and obstacles, again and again - until you succeed! This week, grow grit.

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

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H A B I TS , TA S KS & R O UT I N E S
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MONTH WEEK

WE E K AT A G L A N C E

MONDAY GOALS TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

GOALS GOALS

ACTIVITIES/EVENTS ACTIVITIES/EVENTS ACTIVITIES/EVENTS

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ACTIVITIES/EVENTS ACTIVITIES/EVENTS ACTIVITIES/EVENTS

 A WE E K O F FO O D
GET CLEAR FOR THE WEEK. Know what you are going to eat and when.

MONDAY
THURSDAY
SHOPPING & TO-DO

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THE WEEKEND

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SHOPPING & TO-DO

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SAVE TIME AND MONEY. Plan your week of meals ahead of time. When you have a
meal plan, you're more likely to make nutritious choices.

WEEK OF: BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

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PLAN YOUR WEEK. Eliminate the stress of deciding on meals on the spot. No more
"What's for dinner?" dilemma. Instead, spend quality time with your family.

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

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 M E A L PL A N N I N G T I P S
MAKE A MASTER MEAL PLAN

Collect all your family favorites into a list.

Stock your pantry with the staples.

Prepare for events. Have fast and comfortable options.

Make sure to have variety. Put something new in each meal.

Eat together. Use meals as a time to connect with loved ones.

Assign themes to different days to make it easier to plan.

O U R FAVO R I T E M E A L S A R E :

WHAT WE WILL TRY NEW... WHAT IS IN-SEASON OR ON SALE?

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PA N T RY I N VE N TO RY PL A N

LESS THAN 5 MIN LESS THAN 5 MIN

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COOK FROM YOUR PANTRY. Save money by reducing the need for grocery store
trips. Make the most of what you already have!
 PA N T RY T I P S & T R I C KS

TA K E I N VE N T O R Y O F YO U R PA N T R Y.
Use a checklist to keep track of the items you have in your pantry. Categorize it
by food groups or sections (grains, canned goods, snacks, etc.) and update it
regularly to avoid overstocking or running out of essentials.

C R E AT E A M E A L PL A N .
Create a meal planning template where you can jot down your planned meals
for the week or month. This can help you determine the ingredients you need to
stock in your pantry and make grocery shopping more efficient.

H AVE A S H O PPI N G L I ST H A N DY.

Keep a printable shopping list in your pantry or kitchen area. Whenever you
notice an item running low, you can quickly jot it down on the list to replenish
during your next shopping trip.

SPICES EXPIRE. KNOW WHEN.

If you have a collection of spices, create a printable spice inventory sheet to keep
track of. the spices you have and their expiration dates. This will help you know
when it's time to restock or replace certain spices.

LABEL ITEMS TO MAKE THEM EASIER TO USE.

Printable labels can be used to identify different containers, jars, or bins in your
pantry. Labeling helps you find items easily and maintain a neat and organized
pantry.

K E E P YO U R FAVO R I T E R E C I PE S H A N DY.
Create a recipe binder where you can store your favorite recipes, both printed or
handwritten. Organize them into categories like appetizers, main dishes,
desserts, etc., making it easy to find and reference recipes.
 A R E A S O F WE L L N E S S
IMPROVE WELLNESS THROUGH ALL ASPECTS OF YOUR LIFE. Identify at least 2 or 3
ways you can improve your wellness through each of the the 8 categories below.

EXERCISE NUTRITION SLEEP HYDRATION

SOCIALIZATION STRESS WORK PREVENTATIVE

MANAGEMENT CARE

MY WELLNESS VISION

WHAT DOES A LIFE OF WELLNESS LOOK LIKE TO YOU? Create a vision for how
improvement in the above categories will positively impact your life. Have the end
goal in mind so you know what you're working towards.
 WE L L N E S S R E F L ECT I O N

REFLECT ON YOUR CURRENT WELLNESS. What in your life is positively contributing

to your wellness and what is negatively impacting it? Then brainstorm a list of
wellness habits that will improve your wellness and you know you can implement into
your life.

POSITIVE? NEGATIVE? HABITS

HAVE A PLAN. After reflecting on your overall wellness and new habits, write out a
plan to start improving today. Below is a sample plan that can be modified as
needed.

Remove what negatively impacts wellness from your life.

Adding in previously brainstormed habits to improve wellness.

Implement one or two things at a time to improve adherence.

Reflect often to analyze whether what you are doing is working.

After reflecting, make changes as necessary for maximal impact.

Repeat the process until desired wellness goals are met.

CURRENT WELLNESS GOAL WELLNESS

 WE L L N E S S G U I D E

I M PR OVE YO U R L I F E N OW

E AT R I G H T A N D EXE R C I S E
Adequate exercise and a healthy diet have been shown to contribute both to
physical and mental wellness. Exercise daily and eat mostly whole foods.

S L E E P 7- 8 H O U R S
Getting quality sleep will assist with reaching goals in all other areas of life.
Everything feels more difficult without adequate sleep so make this a priority.

CONNECT WITH OTHERS

Be sure to spend time with friends and family. Studies support many different
benefits of socializing and avoiding isolation.

MANAGE STRESS
Stress can become debilitating if left unmanaged. Be sure to be proactive and
incorporate activities like meditation, stretching, writing, and more daily.

SET GOALS
Without wellness goals, you won't know where you're going or what you're
trying to accomplish. Be clear on your goals and select wellness habits to meet
them.

M T W T F S S PROGRESS
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WE L L N E S S H A B I T S

IMPROVE YOUR WELLNESS ONE HABIT AT A TIME. Start with one habit you believe
will have the greatest impact on your wellness levels and commit to it for at least a
month before adding new habits.

REPLACE OLD HABITS. Even better, if possible identify a negative habit you can
replace with a positive one to make faster improvements.

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ASSESSMENT
Reflect on the past month and how adding a new habit went. What went well and
what can you improve to be being consistent with current habits and adding new
ones in the future?
AG E A PPR O PR I AT E C H O R E L I ST

2 -3 Y E A R S O L D C H O R E I D E A S
Put away toys and books

Unload unbreakable items from dishwasher

Put clothes away (including matching socks

Dust or wipe hard surfaces.

4-6 YEARS OLD CHORE IDEAS

Clear the table and wipe it down after meals.

Wipe out bathroom and kitchen sinks

Swifer the floors & Vacuum

Assist in unloading and putting away groceries

Wash windows, mirrors and walls

Water and care for plants.

7-1 0 Y E A R S O L D C H O R E I D E A S
Simple meal prep & microwave cooking.

Collect and empty the trashcans

Wash and fold laundry & Put clothes away.

Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors as needed.

Feed and care for pets.

Rake leaves & weed the yard.

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DA I LY R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S

HELP YOUR CHILD TO OWN THEIR SUCCESS. A checklist helps create a sense of
ownership. Put the chores they need to do daily in the blank & check the days off as
they complete their chore.

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REWARD: If the list is compl ete we wi l l ...

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CHORE NAME REWARD

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KNOW WHO NEEDS TO DO WHAT, and when.

TA S K T R AC K E R
Working on a multi-step home project? Track your progress so you don't get stuck
with unfinished projects around the house.

TO DO SOON FINISHED!!

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 PI C K A D E C LUT T E R ZO N E
WITHOUT GOING TO THAT ZONE... MENTALLY PREPARE. As fast as you can, without
looking at the zones, write down 1-3 things you know you can get rid of. THEN race to
the rooms with a trashbag!

KITCHEN BATHROOM SINK HOME ENTRY

CAR TRUNK PANTRY TV STAND

BEDSTANDS JUNK DRAWER TOOL SHED

DROP ZONE CUPBOARDS CLOSET

SET A TIMER. Race yourself to see how fast you can remove the items you already
knew you didn’t need in your life anymore! Doesn’t it feel great to see your space
tidied, one item at a time?
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T R AC K E R

D E C LUT T E R I N G H A B I T M A K E R
ONE GROCERY SACK A DAY. Before bed every night fill up a grocery sack with junk
to discard. How does it feel to see your space picked up? Color in the wheel each sack
you discard.

SUMMARY OF MY DECLUTTERING:

MY TIME WAS... UNFOCUSED SCHEDULED PRODUCTIVE PERSONAL

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T H R OW AWAY D O N AT E O R S E L L

Junk Mail Unused Clothing

Broken Pens/Pencils The Books

Expired Foods Extra Mugs

Unused Medicine/Vit Unused Appliances

Old Magazines Old Electronics

Kids Art/School Proj. Excess Accessories

Unmatched Cords Tools You Don't Use

Orphan Socks Extra picture Frames

Scratched Cookware Old Towels & Linens

Leftover DIY Project Unloved Furniture

D E C LUT T E R I N G Q U E ST I O N S TO A S K
Is this item damaged or unusable in any way?

If I were at the store and I saw this, would I buy it?

Do I have more than one of these items?

When was the last time I used this item?

Will I notice this item is gone?

Do I love this? Really?