Recovery Day Planner
Plan intentional rest days with activities that actually restore you
Recovery days are not about doing nothing -- they are about doing the right things to actually restore your energy. This tool helps you plan intentional rest that counterbalances what has been draining you.
Why plan recovery?
Without a plan, rest days often become scrolling-and-guilt days. Intentional recovery targets what actually depletes you and fills back what's missing.
Step 3: Build Your Recovery Plan
Select activities that appeal to you. Aim for 3-5 total across different categories.
Let your body dictate the schedule
Move without intensity
Use warmth to release muscle tension
Active recovery for sore muscles
Feed yourself intentionally
Take a break from information overload
Calm your nervous system
Process thoughts without judgment
Reduce decision fatigue
Fiction, poetry, anything enjoyable
Connection without agenda
Solitude that recharges (if you need it)
Let yourself feel
Shift focus to what's good
Comedy, funny videos, playful activities
Create without expectations
Engage your creative brain
Forest, park, garden -- let nature reset you
Engage your senses in creation
Let your mind wander freely
Protect your recovery time
Quality over quantity
Give yourself permission
A walk with a friend, cooking together
Small connection, big impact