As the holiday season approaches, we are bombarded with gift ideas from our family, friends, and coworkers. It’s difficult to find that perfect gift for everyone in your life. But there is one gift that can benefit every person in your life — journals. But finding the right journal can be hard.
These days there is a plethora of journals to choose from. From decorative and fun to super simple, tons of different types of journals are out on the market today. But it can be overwhelming to find the right one for you. Here are some of my favorites!
The Benefits of Journaling
A journal is a private place where you can write down your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. It’s an outlet for your emotions and helps you better understand yourself. Some people use it as a diary, others as a gratitude journal or an art journal. Whatever you choose to do with it, journaling is good for your well-being.
How to Pick the Perfect Journal
When choosing a journal for yourself or someone else, read reviews online before making a purchase. You don’t want to spend money on something that may not suit your needs or preferences. Many different journals are available today, so take your time choosing one. There are even journals that combine both words and images together in one place, which makes them easier to navigate through than regular journals.
What type of paper does it have? Some people prefer soft paper, while others like something sturdier (like recycled paper). Then there are always marble-covered journals or ones with leather covers for those who want something extra fancy.
Does it come with extras like stickers or coloring pages? Some people love having fun extras like these included in their journals — especially kids! But if not, don’t worry — there are plenty of options without them!
Best Journals for the Holiday Season
Finding Joy in the Journey Journal
Plan your goals and find your peace every day of the year with guided meditations and journal prompts to keep you inspired and motivated. Finding the Joy in the Journey: A 52-Week Guide to Manifesting your Goals & Finding your Purpose is the ultimate guide for maintaining a schedule and collecting all your thoughts in one space. There is 365 days’ worth of journal prompts and guided meditations to help you discover the joy in your journey to success and peace, with beautiful designs to keep you motivated and inspired.
The Astrological Self-Care Journal
Nurture your mind, body, and spirit according to the wisdom of the stars. Find a stellar route to holistic well-being with The Astrological Self-Care Journal: Find Cosmic Guidance & Insight to Take Care of You. The journal will help you navigate the year, offering ways to sequence your self-care routine and access informative insights that will uplevel your well-being. As you read the advice in each section, use the writing prompts to reflect on what nurtures and inspires you, tapping into the cosmic intelligence available. Doing so will help you bring the healing wisdom of the planets down to earth to optimize your health and well-being.
Draw power from the earth with rituals, exercises, and spells in the Herbal Magic Journal: Spells, Rituals, and Writing Prompts for the Budding Green Witch. Learn how the plant kingdom and your magic connect with the self with this guided journal for green witchery. As you carry out the included rituals and fill out the spaces for reflection, you can use the pages to craft your unique brand of magic. As a companion to Herbal Magic, this guided journal will help bring the sun and wild magic into daily routines for many different magical practices.
Manifest Your Dreams: A Journal
This guided journal will take you on a journey of the mind and spirit to help you discover your inner joy, hone your gratitude, and help manifest your dreams. Thoughtful writing prompts will lead you to see success and opportunity in perceived failure. The purpose of this process is to make you believe that you can achieve anything you want. By interacting with this journal, you have committed to improving your life. The only thing stopping you from manifesting your dreams is you.
Calm Your Anxiety Journal: Take Control of Your Anxiety and Quiet Your Mind will help you understand your anxiety and work with your everyday worries, so you learn to settle your stress before they take over. Find your calm among the chaos. This inviting journal will take you through the mechanisms behind your thought, emotion, and body responses and triggers while offering exercises to work with your anxiety through journaling and practice to set you up for long-term success.
My Thoughts
I have the Find The Joy In The Journey Journal and Herbal Magic Journal. The latter is for my daughter, a senior in high school. These both offer so much that is not in your traditional journal.
The Find The Joy In The Journey Journal is perfect to keep me calm and at peace throughout each day. There are four generations in my home (many people), and I need moments of calm during my day to keep moving forward.
The Herbal Magic Journal is perfect for my daughter, who is interested in mystical things. I don’t think any other journal would fit her personality more than this one! It is simply perfect for her.
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