5 Days to Schedule Every Month
When you embrace a slower, more intentional way of living, you can align yourselves with the natural rhythms of life—tuning in to what your body, mind, and spirit truly need. One simple yet powerful way to do this is by setting aside a few key days each month, designed to nurture different aspects of your well-being.
Here are five special days to schedule each month to help you embrace a slower, seasonal, and cyclical way of living. These days are designed to guide you toward balance, whether you're in sync with your menstrual cycle, the moon’s phases, or simply your own natural flow.
1. Rest Day: A Date with Stillness
Let’s start with the day that’s often overlooked—the rest day. This is your chance to completely unplug and allow your body and mind to recharge. Rest days are for nurturing your nervous system and soothing your soul. You might choose to spend this day reading a comforting book, napping, or simply sitting outside, feeling the breeze of the season.
When to schedule: Align this with your menstrual cycle, ideally around the end of your luteal phase or the first day of your period, when your energy naturally dips. If you’re not cycling, aim for the day after a busy week or during a waning moon phase.
Activities: Journaling, meditation, restorative yoga, reading, watching a cosy movie snuggled up in the sofa
When you give yourself permission to pause, you create space for healing and restoration that allows you to move forward with more clarity and energy.
2. Creative Day: Unlock Your Inner Muse
Creativity is a deep form of self-expression, and making time for it is vital to feeling whole and inspired. A creative day is about playing, experimenting, and letting your imagination flow freely. Whether you love painting, cooking, gardening, or perhaps writing, this is your day to explore.
When to schedule: Plan this around the follicular or ovulatory phases of your cycle when energy and inspiration tend to be higher, or around the waxing moon, which supports growth and creativity.
Activities: Drawing, baking seasonal treats, redecorating a small space, create a flower arrangement
Creativity connects us to the present moment and helps us tap into the natural joy of simply making, with no pressure or expectations attached.
3. Nourish Day: Treat Your Body Like a Temple
We give so much of our time and energy to others, but how often do we truly nourish ourselves? A nourish day is all about tuning in to what your body needs and giving it some extra love. This is a good time to focus on nourishing your body with wholesome, seasonal foods and self-care practices.
When to schedule: Around the luteal phase, when you might feel like slowing down and seeking comfort, or on a full moon when emotions and needs can rise to the surface.
Activities: Preparing a nourishing seasonal meal, skincare rituals, spending time in nature, or giving yourself a gentle self-massage with warm oil.
These days remind you that your body is your greatest ally, and by caring for it with intention, you nurture your overall well-being.
4. Connection Day: Deepening Bonds with Loved Ones
In a busy world, meaningful connection can sometimes take a backseat. That’s why it’s so important to carve out intentional time each month to nurture your relationships—whether it’s a long chat with a close friend, a date night with your partner, or quality time spent with your family.
When to schedule: Anytime you feel social or in need of connection. The ovulatory phase or a full moon can be perfect, as your energy and capacity to bond are typically heightened.
Activities: A heart-to-heart conversation, a family picnic, or even a phone call to reconnect with a friend.
Cultivating deep, fulfilling relationships feeds our emotional well-being and helps us feel supported and seen.
5. Reflect & Reset Day: A Moment of Mindful Planning
To live intentionally, we must make space to pause, reflect, and realign. A Reflect & Reset day is a gentle practice of checking in with yourself, reviewing the past month, and setting intentions for the one ahead. This is not about creating rigid goals, but rather acknowledging your journey and embracing where you are in this moment.
When to schedule: Towards the end of your cycle or even during the first days of bleeding if you feel up to it, or during a new moon, which represents new beginnings and reflection.
Activities: Journaling your thoughts and feelings, setting gentle goals for the next month, practising a grounding meditation
Declutter: As you prepare for your next cycle, take some time to clean and declutter your space, creating a peaceful environment that supports rest and reflection.
This day helps you recalibrate your focus and reminds you that living slowly and intentionally is about aligning with your deepest needs.
Creating Your Monthly Ritual
By carving out these five days each month, you’ll start to notice a deeper connection to yourself, your cycles, and the world around you. These aren’t rigid appointments on your calendar, but soft spaces that invite you to tune in and nourish different aspects of your life.
Rest Day helps you recharge.
Creative Day sparks your inspiration.
Nourish Day reminds you to care for your body.
Connection Day strengthens your relationships.
Reflect & Reset Day allows you to realign and set fresh intentions.
The key is flexibility. If one month you need more rest than creativity, that’s okay. You are the expert on your own rhythms, and the beauty of this practice lies in its adaptability.
So, which day will you schedule first this month? Take a deep breath, listen to your body, and begin where you are.
