November 2026
Page updated: 29/10/2026
November 2026
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Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
1 Make a list of new things you want to do this month | ||||||
2 Respond to a difficult situation in a different way | 3 Get outside and observe the changes in nature around you | 4 Sign up to join a new course, activity or online community | 5 Change your normal routine today and notice how you feel | 6 Try out a new way of being physically active | 7 Be creative. Cook, draw, write, paint, make or inspire | 8 Plan a new activity or idea you want to try out this week |
9 When you feel you can't do something, add the word "yet" | 10 Be curious. Learn about a new topic or an inspiring idea | 11 Choose a different route and see what you notice on the way | 12 Find out something new about someone you care about | 13 Do something playful outdoors - walk, run, explore, relax | 14 Find a new way to help or support a cause you care about | 15 Build on new ideas by thinking “Yes, and what if... ” |
16 Look at life through someone else’s eyes and see their perspective | 17 Try a new way to practice self-care and be kind to yourself | 18 Connect with someone from a different generation | 19 Broaden your perspective: read a different paper, magazine or site | 20 Make a meal using a recipe or ingredient you've not tried before | 21 Learn a new skill from a friend or share one of yours with them | 22 Find a new way to tell someone you appreciate them |
23 Set aside a regular time to pursue an activity you love | 24 Share with a friend something helpful you learned recently | 25 Use one of your strengths in a new or creative way | 26 Try out a different radio station or new TV show | 27 Join a friend doing their hobby and find out why they love it | 28 Discover your artistic side. Design a festive Christmas card | 29 Enjoy new music today. Play, sing, dance or listen |
30 Look for new reasons to be hopeful, even in tough times |
Remember, it is ‘ok’ to not be ‘ok’.
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