The “Set Yourself Up for Calm” Planner - week one

✨ Week One: December 1–7 ✨

Goal: Get the basics handled early so you can enjoy the season instead of chasing it.

December 1 – Clear the Decks (15 minutes)

Pick one small thing that’s been weighing on you — a cluttered counter, a pile of mail, the kitchen table — and get it tidy.A clean spot to breathe goes a long way.

December 2 – Write Your “Musts” List

Not the whole holiday.Just the things that matter most to you.Three to five items, max: a tradition, a gathering, a quiet moment.

December 3 – Gifts: Round One

Write down who you’re buying for this year.Right beside each name, jot one simple idea.(And remember: eBooks make wonderful last-minute gifts.)

December 4 – Pantry Check

Peek in your pantry and freezer.Write what you already have, then make a tiny list of what you still need for holiday baking or weeknight suppers.

December 5 – Self-Care Catch-Up

A walk, a long shower, a cup of cocoa on the porch — take twenty minutes that belong only to you. You’ll feel that breath of fresh air for days.

December 6 – Decor Lite Day

Skip the big overhaul. Pick one cozy corner to decorate — I put a red berry wreath on the door. Maybe you'll put a Christmassy-scented candle on the mantle, or put a bowl of ornaments on the table to amp up the holiday vibe.

December 7 – Quick Wins Sunday

Tie up loose ends:

• Dig out the Christmas wrapping paper, and make a list of what supplies you'll need. Tape, ribbon, new scissors, gift tags?

• Send one card. Yes, it's okay to schedule an eCard. Blue Mountain and Jacquie Lawson have beautiful ones. Honestly, I have subscriptions to both and use them year round. They have free trials too.

• Prep one dinner for the week. Small things. Big relief.

Share your ideas in the comments!

Set yourself up for calm.

xo

Nancy

www.nancynaigle.com