Organizing an Intentional and Purpose Filled January

We’re sharing tips and tricks for organizing an intentional and purpose filled January today!

At the beginning of every month, I make a cozy drink, spread out all of my favorite pens and spend time in my planner.

It’s a ritual I always look forward to.

That said, I know some of you are in a season of life where you might not have time to carve out a monthly routine like this.

Or maybe you want to be more deliberate with your time but aren’t exactly sure where to start.

So, I wanted to share simple things to keep in mind as you prepare your heart, home, calendar and menu for a fresh month ahead.

Organizing an Intentional and Purpose Filled January…

*This post was updated December 2025 to include additional dates and content

Intentional and Purpose Filled Quote of the Month:

“Your life does not get better by chance. It gets better by change.” ~ Jim Rohn

January Words of the Month:

• Dream, Plan, Act

January Activities to Explore:

• Set January Goals and Intentions
• Craft a Vision/Motivation Board for 2026
• Start the 52 Weeks to a Simplified and Organized Home Challenge
• Create 1 Micro Habit
• Make Doctor’s Appointments
• Create a Christmas Club or Vacation Account
• Set a Daily Movement and Water Intake Goal
• Ski a New Slope
• Find an Easy Nightly Skincare Routine You Enjoy
• Read a Motivational Book or Start a New Course
• Treat Yourself to Something Cozy
• Try a New Craft or Hobby
• Sip a Protein Hot Chocolate
• Decorate Your Home for Winter

January Dates to Celebrate and Commemorate…

• 01/01 Buy January Cards and Special Occasion Gifts
• 01/01 Celebrate New Year’s Day
• 01/01 Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl
• 01/02 World Introvert Day
• 01/04 National CanDo Day, Spaghetti Day, Weigh In Day
• 01/06 Epiphany and Three Kings Day
• 01/08 National Bubble Bath Day
• 01/09 Quitters Day (a great day to reassess your goals or purchase tools that will help set you up for success)
• 01/12 National Hot Tea Day
• 01/14 Buy Valentines Cards, Gifts & Countdown Calendar Supplies
• 01/15 National Bagels Day
• 01/18 National Use Your Gift Card Day
• 01/19 Martin Luther King Jr. Day, National Championship Football Game
• 01/23 National Pie Day
• 01/24 National Compliment Day, National Peanut Butter Day
• 01/25 Explore Your Town’s Local Events Page for February Activities Ideas
• 01/26 Reevaluate 2026 Goals and Prepare for February
• 01/27 National Chocolate Cake Day
• 01/28 National Blueberry Pancake Day, Plan for Vacation Day
• 01/30 National Croissant Day
• 01/31 National Hot Chocolate Day

January Simplified & Organized Home Challenge Goals…

Focus of the Month: Meal Planning, Kitchen Organization, Nightly Routine

• Week 1 – Create Weekly/Monthly Meal Planning and Grocery Shopping Strategy
• Week 2 – Declutter/Organize Refrigerator and Freezer
• Week 3 – Declutter/Organize Pantry and Spices
• Week 4 – Declutter/Organize Kitchen Cabinets, Countertops and Drawers
• Week 5 – Establish Nightly Routine with 15 Minute Clutter Catcher Routine

Deep Cleaning Focus:

• Kitchen

Monthly Menu Ideas…

January Menu

Keep in mind, you don’t have to do everything on this list.

Simply use these ideas as a guide or area of focus.

Most importantly, use these ideas to help you create an intentional and purpose-filled January!

If you’re new to this series and want to catch up you can find all our Organizing an Intentional Month posts here.

Until next time, I’ll see you on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.

Wishing you an amazing month ahead,

CoCo