27/08/2026
There's more than one way to use a monthly insert besides its intended purpose.
If you are someone who doesn't typically have a lot of appointments, or perhaps it's the one thing you prefer to keep track of digitally, here are some other uses for a monthly spread:
1. Monthly Bingo Board
Create a visual checklist of mini goals to hit throughout the month. This method is fun, functional, and genuinely satisfying to fill in as you go.
2. Mood Tracker
Assign a colour to each emotion and watch your emotional landscape take shape over the course of the month. It sounds simple, but it's surprisingly grounding, and you might even find it a little addictive.
3. Highlight and Lowlight Log
Write down the best and worst moments of each day. This practice, rooted in honesty, is designed to ground you in a way that helps you process your days - not just get through them. This method is also very useful as a reflection tool for the end of the year.
4. One Line a Day Journal
One line a day, to ease the pressure you might feel when you think about traditional journaling. At the end of each day, write a memory, a quote, or a thought that captures the theme of the day. These can be really funny to look back on, and your future self will thank you for it.
5. Meal Tracker or Planner
This is perfect if you enjoy planning your meals out each week or want to understand your eating habits. Log what you ate, or plan what you want to eat. It's particularly helpful for weekly grocery planning, and for those weeks when feeding yourself feels like a full-time job.
If you're not sure what to do with your monthly spread, consider testing out some methods from this list, and if you want to see our full list of ideas, comment JOURNAL and we'll send you the link to our online journal to read the rest of the list!
Comment "2027" to browse our full range of 2027 dated monthly inserts and find the one that fits the methods you want to incorporate.
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