Activity planning is at the centre of this simple printable form, with ideas grouped into enjoyable activities, everyday routine activities and necessary tasks. It can help people spot practical options for building structure, pleasure and a sense of getting things done into their week.
When someone is trying to rebuild their week after stress, low mood or a disrupted routine, this list of activities form offers a straightforward starting point. It brings together examples of enjoyable things to do, everyday routine activities and necessary tasks, so users do not have to begin with a blank page.
The printable PDF includes prompts such as cooking a healthy meal, playing a game with the kids, going to the cinema, reading, running and meeting a friend for coffee. It also covers routine activities like breakfast, the school run, shopping, gardening, washing, exercise and relaxation techniques, as well as practical jobs such as paying bills, renewing insurance, finding a plumber and painting a door.
It can be used during wellbeing planning, support sessions, behavioural activation work, home learning about routines or personal reflection. Adults, parents, carers, counsellors, mental health workers and social prescribing link workers may find it useful as a prompt sheet for choosing small, manageable activities to add to a weekly plan.
By breaking choices into clear categories, it can make planning feel less overwhelming and help users balance enjoyment, routine and essential responsibilities. Download and print the form to use as a worksheet, planning aid or conversation starter when discussing structure, pleasure and everyday responsibilities. This resource was created by MindWell Leeds.
