When someone has completed a wellbeing MOT and needs to turn the results into small, realistic self-care goals, this printable planner gives clear ideas to choose from. It covers sleep, relaxation, movement, food, water, caffeine, alcohol, smoking, screen time, social connection and enjoyable activities.
This self-care goal setter PDF helps turn the outcomes of a wellbeing MOT into small, realistic actions that can be reviewed over time. Everyday self-care planning becomes easier when wellbeing is broken down into manageable areas, and the planner uses five clear sections: Battery recharge, Movement, Fuel, Fluids & exhausts, and Weekly maintenance. The prompts encourage people to choose actions that feel achievable, rather than trying to change everything at once.
Ideas include creating a bedtime routine, trying breathing techniques or mindfulness, building more walking or cycling into the week, cooking nutritious meals, drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water, reducing caffeine, cutting down alcohol, switching off digital devices before bed, spending time outdoors, and making space for family, friends, hobbies, volunteering, learning or creativity. The worked example shows how someone might write their own wellbeing goals after a MindWell MOT, such as taking healthy snacks to work, using a reusable water bottle, keeping a gratitude journal, finding a walking group or trying a dance class.
Use it as a printable self-care plan, a wellbeing worksheet for one-to-one support, or a practical prompt for home learning, community wellbeing sessions and follow-up reviews. It is suitable for adults setting personal goals, as well as wellbeing practitioners, social prescribers, mental health support workers, counsellors and community workers who want a simple downloadable resource to support planning conversations. View, download or print the PDF when you are ready to choose your next steps. This resource was created by MindWell Leeds.
