Organizing an Intentional and Purpose Filled November
We’re sharing tips and tricks for organizing an intentional and purpose filled November today!
November is one of those months that can easily be overwhelming if we aren’t careful to plan in advance.
So, grab yourself something seasonal, find a quiet spot to relax and really think about how you want your holidays to feel.
Now, your first thought might be to think about the long list of obligations that have hijacked your holidays in the past.
The travel, the running around for last-minute gifts, the people pleasing, the exhaustion of saying yes to things that you really want to say no to, the unmet expectations, the cooking, the cleaning…I could go on.
But what if this year, you stopped thinking in terms of how much time something is going to take and started thinking in terms specific memory making moments you wanted to create?
My guess is that your holiday season would look and feel completely different.
Festive…cozy…calm.
And on your terms.
Here’s a look at simple ideas to help you prepare your heart, home, calendar and menu for a fresh month ahead.
Organizing an Intentional and Purpose Filled November…
Intentional and Purpose Filled Quote of the Month:
“November is tied together with the heartstrings of gratitude.” ~ J. A. McIntosh
November Words of the Month:
- Gratitude and Abundance
November Activities to Explore:
- Celebrate November Birthdays and Special Occasion Events
- Prepare to “Fall Back” and Adjust to the Time Change
- Check the Batteries in Your Smoke Alarms and Cameras
- Vote
- Celebrate Veterans Day and Remembrance Day
- Prepare for Diwali, National Day of Mourning or Thanksgiving
- Support Small Businesses
- Add a Device That Makes Your Home a Smart Home
- Welcome Holiday Guests
- Host a Cookie Swap, Favorite Things, or Wrapping Party
- Celebrate Kindness Day
- Volunteer or Donate to Your Favorite Organization
- Tell Someone You Much Appreciate Them
- Write a Letter with a Fountain Pen
- Make a Blessings Tree, Garland, or Wreath
- Start a Gratitude Journal and Name Three Things You’re Grateful for Each Day
- Cultivate a Mindset of Abundance
- Spray Lavender or Deep Sleep Mist on Your Pillow at Night
- Safely Scatter Candles Around the Bathroom and Take a Bubble Bath
- Sip on a Seasonal Cappuccino or Espresso
- Visit an Art Museum
- Make an Amazing Sandwich on National Sandwich Day
- Buy an Advent Calendar or Book
- Buy and Wrap Christmas Gifts
- Confirm Holiday Travel Plans
Simplified and Organized Home Challenge…
November Focus of the Month: Thanksgiving, Holiday Cards and Gifts
- Week 45 – Create Christmas Card Contact List, Choose and Mail Cards
- Week 46 – Finalize Thanksgiving Menu/Grocery Shopping List
- Week 47 – Declutter/Organize Christmas Paper and Gift Wrap Supplies
- Week 48 – Create/Update Christmas Shopping List
November Dates to Celebrate and Commemorate:
- 11/01 Order November Birthday and Special Occasion Gifts
- 11/01 National Author’s Day, Calzone Day, Cinnamon Day, Scented Candles Day, Deck the Everything Day, Extra Mile Day
- 11/02 Daylight Savings Time Ends, Day of the Dead, Be the Impact Day
- 11/03 National Accessory Day, Homemaker Day, Housewife Day, Sandwich Day, Smart Home Day
- 11/04 Election Day, National Candy Day, Community Service Day, Roast Dinner Day
- 11/05 Diwali, National Advent Calendar Day, Chinese Takeout Day, Stress Awareness Day
- 11/06 National Ladies Learning Code Day, Men Make Dinner Day, Nacho Day
- 11/07 National Fountain Pen Day, Cancer Awareness Day, Retinol Day,
- 11/08 National Cappuccino Day
- 11/09 Go to an Art Museum Day, Dear Santa Letter Week
- 11/10 Forget Me Not Day, Vanilla Cupcake Day, Kindness Week
- 11/11 National Sundae Day, Remembrance Day, Veterans Day
- 11/12 Chicken Soup for the Soul Day, National French Dip Day, Happy Hour Day
- 11/13 Sadie Hawkins Day, World Kindness Day
- 11/14 International Girls Day, National Family PJs Day, Pickle Day, Spicy Guacamole Day
- 11/15 America Recycles Day, National Bundt Day, Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day, Philanthropy Day, Raisin Bran Cereal Day, Pack Your Mom’s Lunch Day
- 11/16 National Fast Food Day
- 11/17 National Baklava Day, Hiking Day, Homemade Bread Day
- 11/18 Apple Cider Day, National Entrepreneur Day, Princess Day, Vichyssoise Day
- 11/21 National Gingerbread Cookie Day, Stuffing Day
- 11/22 National Go for a Ride Day, Adoption Day, Cranberry Relish Day
- 11/23 National Cashew Day, Espresso Day, Thankful for my Dog Day,
- 11/25 National Parfait Day
- 10/26 National Cake Day
- 11/27 National Day of Mourning, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, National Dog Show Broadcast, Thanksgiving
- 11/28 Black Friday, National Day of Listening, French Toast Day
- 11/29 Small Business Saturday, National Lemon Crème Pie Day
- 11/30 Cyber Safety Sunday, National Mason Jar Day, Mousse Day
November 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 if you like.
Most importantly, use these ideas to help you create an intentional and purpose-filled November.
If you’re new to this series you can catch up with 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,
CoCo
