October 2026
Page updated: 29/10/2026
October 2026
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Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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1 Write down three things you can look forward to this month | 2 Find something to be optimistic about (even if it’s a difficult time) | 3 Take a small step towards a goal that really matters to you | 4 Start your day with the most important thing on your to-do list | |||
5 Be a realistic optimist. See life as it is, but focus on what's good | 6 Remind yourself that things can change for the better | 7 Look for the good in people around you today | 8 Make some progress on a project or task you have been avoiding | 9 Share an important goal with someone you trust | 10 Take time to reflect on what you have accomplished recently | 11 Avoid blaming yourself or others. Find a helpful way forward |
12 Look out for positive news and reasons to be cheerful today | 13 Ask for help to overcome an obstacle you are facing | 14 Do something constructive to improve a difficult situation | 15 Thank yourself for achieving the things you often take for granted | 16 Put down your to-do list and do something fun or uplifting | 17 Take a small step towards a positive change you want to see in society | 18 Set hopeful but realistic goals for the days ahead |
19 Identify one of your positive qualities that will be helpful in the future | 20 Find joy in tackling a task you've put off for some time | 21 Let go of the expectations of others and focus on what matters to you | 22 Share a hopeful quote, picture or video with a friend or colleague | 23 Recognise that you have a choice about what to prioritise | 24 Write down three specific things that have gone well recently | 25 You can’t do everything! What are your three priorities right now? |
26 Find a new perspective on a problem you face | 27 Be kind to yourself today. Remember, progress takes time | 28 Ask yourself, will this still matter a year from now? | 29 Plan a fun or exciting activity to look forward to | 30 Identify three things that give you hope for the future | 31 Set a goal that brings a sense of purpose for the coming month |
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