If your calendar feels like a blur of deadlines, errands, and “maybe next week” plans, TikTok’s latest wellness trend might just be the reset you didn’t know you needed. Dubbed The Five Days to Schedule Every Month, this viral idea from creator @itsyngnotying is all about carving out intentional time for yourself — and yes, it’s as life-changing as it sounds.
Here’s how to bring the trend into your own routine:
1. Reset Day
Think of this as your monthly life admin day. It’s when you deep-clean your space, pay bills, organize your inbox, and finally tackle that pile of laundry on the chair. It’s not about getting ahead — it’s about getting grounded.
Try: Grocery shopping, decluttering your closet, or mapping out your month.
2. No-Screen Day
One day. No phone. No laptop. No doomscrolling. This is your chance to unplug and be fully present. Whether you spend it reading, walking, or catching up with a friend IRL, your nervous system will thank you.
Try: A tech-free brunch, a long bath, or a solo museum date.
3. Explorer Day
Break the routine and go somewhere new — even if it’s just a different coffee shop or a new hiking trail. Explorer Day is about curiosity, spontaneity, and shaking off the autopilot.
Try: A day trip, a new restaurant, or a class you’ve never taken.
4. Reflection Day
Slow down and check in with yourself. Journal, meditate, or simply sit with your thoughts. This day is about processing, not producing.
Try: Writing down what’s working (and what’s not), setting intentions, or revisiting your goals.
5. Wellness Day
This one’s all about you. Book that massage, go to therapy, take a long nap — whatever makes your body and mind feel nourished.
Try: A yoga class, a skincare ritual, or a long walk with your favorite playlist.
Why It Works
According to high-performance therapist Elizabeth McCoy, MA, these five days give your nervous system “room to exhale”. They help you build rest and intention into your month — not as an afterthought, but as a priority.
And the best part? You can customize it. Add a Date Day, a Friend Day, or even a Do-Nothing Day. The point is to make space for what matters to you.
So go ahead — open your calendar and pencil in your five. Your future self will be glad you did.
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