May 2026 Reading Plan: Self-Care Goals & Sustainable Growth

May 2026 Reading Plan: Self-Care Goals & Sustainable Growth

As we move into May, our focus inside the Goal Skool Book Club shifts toward one of the most important — and often overlooked — areas of growth: self-care.

After spending the first few months of the year building habits, setting routines, and creating momentum, May invites us to pause, reflect, reset, and reconnect with ourselves.

This month, we’ll be reading the Self-Care Goals section from The Ultimate Goals Handbook, where we explore how caring for ourselves is not a luxury — it’s part of the foundation for achieving every goal we set.

Coach’s Note

“With four months of habit-building behind us, May is the perfect time for self-care and reflection. Continue to cultivate your health, relationship, financial, and home routines while taking some time to check in with yourself and ensure you’re on the right track.

Remember, each chapter builds upon the last, reinforcing habits and skills while introducing new ones. Success is achieved through a consistent and comprehensive approach to all areas of life.

Keep this in mind as we continue our journey towards a more fulfilling and balanced life.”

Why Self-Care Matters

In a culture that constantly celebrates hustle and productivity, rest can feel unfamiliar — even uncomfortable.

But as Sheréa VéJauan reminds us throughout this section of the handbook, self-care isn’t about doing less. It’s about creating the boundaries, routines, and practices that allow us to continue growing without burning ourselves out.

This month’s reading encourages us to:

• Reevaluate our routines

• Prioritize mental, emotional, and physical wellness

• Create sustainable habits

• Build support systems

• Develop affirmations and visual reminders

• Celebrate progress instead of constantly chasing the next milestone

Because success means very little if we’re exhausted while trying to achieve it.

May 2026 Reading Schedule

May 1–7

Pages 147–152Write your goals down in your journal.

This week is about clarity. What kind of life are you truly trying to create? What does balance, peace, joy, and fulfillment look like for you?

May 8–14

Pages 153–154Research the books, websites, podcasts, mentors, and support systems that can help you achieve your goals.

Growth rarely happens in isolation. This week encourages us to intentionally build environments that support the life we want.

May 15–18

Page 155Write out your affirmations.

Your mindset shapes your actions. Use this week to create affirmations that reinforce confidence, healing, discipline, peace, and personal growth.

May 19–22

Page 156Create a visual representation of your goals.

Vision boards, digital collages, journal pages, Pinterest boards, sticky notes — whatever keeps your vision visible and alive.

May 23–31

Pages 158–159Reflect on and celebrate your successes.

Take time to recognize your growth. Even small wins deserve acknowledgment.

Quotes We’re Reflecting On This Month

“Restore connection ‘is not just for devices, it is for people too. If we cannot disconnect, we cannot lead.” — Arianna Huffington

“Sometimes, the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.” — Etty Hillesum

“Prioritizing self-care isn’t selfish; it’s necessary.” — The Ultimate Goals Handbook 

Monthly Reflection Questions

As you move through this month’s readings, spend time journaling and reflecting on questions like:

• What does self-care truly look like for me right now?

• Where in my life am I experiencing burnout?

• What routines help me feel grounded and healthy?

• What boundaries do I need to create?

• What would my ideal balanced life look like?

• How can I celebrate my progress more consistently?

This Month’s Challenge

Create one small self-care routine you can commit to daily for the rest of May.

It could be:

• Morning journaling

• Drinking more water

• Taking a daily walk

• Reading before bed

• Stretching

• Praying or meditating

• Limiting screen time

• Saying no without guilt

• Resting intentionally

Small routines create lasting transformation.

Join the Discussion

Inside the Goal Skool Book Club community, we’ll be sharing:

• Self-care goals

• Affirmations

• Vision boards

• Reflection prompts

• Daily routines

• Accountability wins

• Monthly breakthroughs

May is your reminder that rest, healing, peace, and growth can exist together.

Let’s continue building a life that feels as good as it looks.

— Goal Skool Book Club

Reading selections adapted from The Ultimate Goals Handbook – Self-Care Goals section.