You know that moment when your planner looks like a Pinterest board but your actual life looks like an unfinished group project?
Same.
When you're tired, bloated, and running on fumes, the last thing you need is a planning system that overwhelms you even more.
Here are the tools and tricks that help me plan my days without burning out.
First: Ditch the Perfect Plan
Perfection isn't the goal. Feeling supported is.
I used to write these color-coded, high-achieving schedules and then immediately feel like a failure when I couldn’t stick to them.
Now? I plan for real life. The kind where bloating, brain fog, and burnout are part of the equation.
My Low-Energy Planning Tech Stack
1. Canva Weekly Planner Template
Simple, customizable, and reusable. I plug in my tasks, meals, movement, and self-care in one place. It makes the week feel doable.
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2. Google Keep
Color-coded blocks help me visually separate work, home, and rest. I schedule breaks like appointments and set alerts to remind me to, you know… eat.
3. ChatGPT
When I’m mentally tapped out, I let ChatGPT help me outline posts, meals, or write gentle to-do lists. The key? Don't copy it word for word; make it your own!
Peptides to the Rescue
I sip MAKE Hydrated or Energized when I sit down to plan. It helps reduce brain fog, ease bloating, and boost clarity.
When I pair that with a small stretch or walk before planning, I feel more energized and clear-headed.
Planning in Survival Mode? Try This:
Instead of a full schedule, I list one thing per category:
Must-do
Move-your-body
Eat/fuel
Three things. That’s it. Everything else is a bonus.
And if you're dealing with a bloated belly or foggy brain? Try planning standing up, drinking water while you write, or even talking your plan out loud into a voice note.
TL;DR
Planning while exhausted doesn’t need to be pretty.
Use tools that simplify, not complicate. Let your plan reflect your real life, not your highlight reel.
And when all else fails? Drink water, write down three things, and let the rest go.
You’re doing better than you think.
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