Organizing an Intentional and Purpose Filled May
We’re sharing simple ideas for organizing an intentional and purpose filled May today!
At the beginning of every month, I spend time looking for ways to make it a special one.
Sometimes the ideas are as simple as finding a new bath bomb scent, other times the ideas require careful menu, gift and trip planning.
Either way, it’s something I look forward to every month because it helps me know what my priorities are and how I’m spending my time.
I know some of you also want to be more intentional with monthly planning but are wildly busy trying to balance all the things.
So, I wanted to share simple ideas and activities you can keep in mind as you prepare your heart, home, calendar and menu for a fresh month ahead.
Here’s a Look at Organizing an Intentional and Purpose Filled May…
Intentional and Purpose Filled Quote of the Month:
“May is the month of expectation, the month of wishes, the month of hope.” – Emily Brontë
May Word of the Month:
- Nourish
May Activities to Explore:
- Set Goals and Intentions for the Month
- Celebrate May Day, Cinco de Mayo, Derby Day, Mother’s Day, & Memorial Day
- Prioritize Self Care
- Create a Simple 5-15 Minute Makeup Routine
- Take a Power Nap
- Buy Flowers for Yourself and a Friend Who Least Expects It
- Put Together 10 Outfits You Feel Amazing In
- Visit a Museum
- Enjoy a Public Garden
- Have Brunch for Lunch
- Support Small Businesses
- Find a Meditation App or Practice You Enjoy
- Go On a Scavenger Hunt
- Bake a New Recipe
- Find a Lucky Penny
- Take a Road Trip
- Plant Herbs
- Enjoy a Bath Bomb
- Wear a Tiara
- Sign Up for a Newsletter That Motivates You
- Keep Sundays Sacred
May Simplified and Organized Home Challenge…
Focus of the Month:
- Week 18 – Declutter/Organize Home Office or Simplify/Refresh Guest Room
- Week 19 – Declutter/Organize Home Office or Guest Room Closet and Drawers
- Week 20 – Declutter/Organize/Simplify Bills, Mail and Paper Clutter
- Week 21 – Clean Out Your Email Inbox
- Week 22 – Declutter/Organize Digital Computer Files, Passwords and Photographs
Deep Cleaning Focus:
- Home Office
- Guest Room
May Dates to Celebrate and Commemorate…
- 05/01 – Buy May Birthday and Special Occasion Cards and Gifts
- 05/01 – May Day
- 05/01 – National Day of Prayer
- 05/02 – Harry Potter Day, National Truffle Day
- 05/03 – Kentucky Derby, National Herb Day
- 05/04 – Star Wars Day, National Lemonade Day, National Renewal Day, Teacher Appreciation Week
- 05/05 – Cinco de Mayo, Museum Lovers Day, Totally Chipotle Day
- 05/08 – Iris Day, National Give Someone a Cupcake Day
- 05/09 – National Public Gardens Day, National Sleepover Day
- 05/10 – Brunch for Lunch Day, Dog Mom Day, National Golf Day, National Small Business Day, National Shrimp Day, Trust Your Intuition Day
- 05/11 – Mother’s Day, Hostess Cupcake Day
- 05/13 – International Hummus Day, Apple Pie Day, Tulip Day
- 05/14 – National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
- 05/15 – Bring Flowers to Someone Day, Chocolate Chip Day, Notebook Day
- 05/16 – National BBQ Day, Do Something Good for Your Neighbors Day, Mimosa Day, Shades Day
- 05/17 – Armed Forces Day, Cherry Cobbler Day, River Cleanup Day
- 05/18 – World Baking Day, Stepmothers Day
- 05/19 – Victoria Day, Plant Something Day, Devil’s Food Cake Day
- 05/20 – National Rescue Dog Day, Quiche Lorraine Day, World Bee Day
- 05/21 – World Meditation Day, Strawberries and Cream Day
- 05/22 – Sherlock Holmes Day
- 05/23 – Lucky Penny Day, National Road Trip Day, Taffy Day, World Turtle Day, Final Mission Impossible Movie Released
- 05/24 – National Brothers Day, Scavenger Hunt Day, Tiara Day
- 05/25 – National Bath Bomb Day
- 05/26 – Memorial Day, Blueberry Cheesecake Day, Sally Ride Day
- 05/27 – National Sunscreen Day
- 05/28 – National Hamburger Day
- 05/30 – National Creativity Day, Mint Julep Day
- 05/31 – National Macaroon Day, Smile Day, Garden Wildlife Week
May Menu Ideas…
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 May!
Wishing you an amazing month,
CoCo
When I was a Job Developer the owner of the small rehab agency I worked for told me that people who are unemployed are the busiest people there are. At the time, I thought how odd, they are staying home. Now? I get it, I find I am more busy now than when I was working full time. I need all the ideas you are sharing to help me get back on track with some sort of organization, and way to keep me on track from day to day, and week to week so thank you for sharing all of your wonderful ideas CoCo. My mind tends to be here, there, everywhere… and it sometimes shows. Taking a small road trip, and going on a scavenger hunt sound like what the doctor ordered, thank you my friend. Hope you are doing well!
I can’t believe May is almost here! What a fun list of activities to explore! Thanks for sharing your menu ideas! I need to come up with a few new recipes to shake things up around here, and this was a big help! Let’s enjoy this beautiful weather during the last month of spring!!