The Simple, Mom-Friendly Do It For Yourself Motivational Journal

Journaling is a very popular trend right now, and to be honest. I hope it never dies. Deciding which journal is right for you is the hardest part of the journaling process. There are dream journals, art journals, and food journals—each with its value. But one of my absolute favorites is the do it for yourself motivational journal. 

A do-it-for-yourself motivational journal gives you helpful prompts while allowing you to take control of the journal. Giving you the much-needed space to write and help improve your daily thinking while giving you a little motivational help. 

Why Use a Journal?

Keeping a journal helps create a little space to look within and get to know yourself better. You can write about your fears, thoughts, goals, feelings, or something you feel should be written down. 

Writing in a journal also gives you some time to relax, de-stress, and wind down. 

How to Get the Most out of Your Journal

Journaling is pretty straightforward. But sometimes, you may feel like you aren’t getting the most out of your do-it-yourself journal. You may feel like you aren’t doing it “right.” 

There is no specific way to use a do-it-for-yourself motivational journal. But there are ways to ensure you use it to the best of your ability and get the most out of the journaling experience. 

Some things you can do to get the most out of your journal are: 

• Read over what you wrote. 
• Use the prompts when you feel stuck.
• Start at the easiest section for you (grateful for, goal, etc.) 
• Always write what you really want to.
• Write in a way that works for you (no poetry or famous quotes needed)
• Make journaling a priority 

Remember, you can always take a break if journaling feels like a hard task or a chore. The last thing you want is to have no motivation for your motivation journal.

What is a Motivational Journal? 

The main purpose of a motivational journal is to help you realize there is no goal that you can not accomplish or that is too big for you to achieve. 

It is a place where you can write down your goals, aspirations, to-do list, etc. Many motivational journals include pages like goal setting pages or prompts, reflection or notes pages, quotes, and mantras or affirmations. 

They help you stay motivated day to day and week to week. When using a motivational journal, you are looking to set yourself up for success, whether a small or long-term goal. 

Do It For Yourself Motivational Journal

One day I realized I needed to start journaling. But, I couldn’t find a quick do-it-for-yourself motivational journal that fit into my busy mom schedule.

I tried a bullet journal and realized I didn’t have the time to figure out what to write.

After that, I tried a planner, but it didn’t have the types of prompts I wanted. Although it did come with some cute stickers. 😉😉 

Then, I tried productivity expert Kara Culruzzula and graphic artist Tessa Forrest’s motivational journal. But it took a little too long to finish each page.

Finally, I decided to create my simple do-it-for-yourself motivational journal.

The Beautiful Mind Do It For Yourself Motivational Journal 

When I created the Beautiful Mind Motivational Journal, I wanted to ensure working or stay-at-home moms could write in it daily and quickly. I broke it into small organized sections to help keep them easy to complete. 

I totally get it, moms don’t have much time to themselves, and journaling often takes a back seat. 

By creating a short and sweet do-it-for-yourself motivational journal, I hoped it would give moms a simple space to journal. 

Let’s look into the Beautiful Mind Motivational Journal and see everything that makes it such a useful tool for the busy mom.

Inspirational Quotes

Opening up the journal, you’ll see inspirational quotes. These quotes remind you that this motivational journal is here to help you achieve your goals. 

Positive Self-Affirmations

Writing and repeating positive self-affirmations can benefit you in many ways. They can help strengthen your self-worth, improve your positive opinion of yourself, and increase your confidence in your ability to achieve goals. 

Most Important Things and Life Vision

There are a lot of important parts in our life, and often we have a specific vision for our life. Journaling about these parts can help motivate us. 

Many journals have large sections for this. We often try to fill in ALL the blank space, which can become overwhelming. 

When creating my do-it-for-yourself motivational journal, I decided on small organized boxes with prompts like relationships, career, finance, and happiness. These boxes allow you to jot down quick notes daily without feeling stressed. 

Daily Motivational Journal Pages

As a mom, you don’t have many minutes in the day to yourself. But, finding the time to journal is essential for your mental health. Using a do-it-for-yourself motivational journal is a great way to quickly get your thoughts, feelings, and plans down onto paper. 

When filling in your daily page, you want to focus on gratitude, affirmations, desires, and a to-do list. Everything all in one place will make journaling easy and quick.

Notes

Finally, after every daily journaling page, there is a place for your notes. After everything is said and done, you may realize there is just something you need to get off your chest and onto paper. Having a page where you can jot down some quick notes is always helpful. 

The Beautiful Mind Motivational Journal will give you 90 days of motivational pages and comes in physical and digital formats. 

Benefits of a Motivational Journal 

When you start journaling, you’ll notice many benefits. When keeping a do-it-for-yourself motivational journal, you’ll find some great ones.  

Gain Self-Confidence

Positive affirmations are a key part of a motivational journal. Writing and repeating them can give you a huge confidence boost and help you realize what you are capable of. 

Track Progress and Growth 

When you journal daily, you can easily see your progress and growth toward your goals in your motivational journal. You can look back at your previous entries and see where you may need to work a little harder or try a different strategy. 

Reduce Stress and Anxiety 

Negative thoughts and emotions can take over our lives, making challenging situations even more stressful. You release negative thoughts when you stop and put your emotions, desires, and goals on paper. 

Find Inspiration 

Use your motivational journal to brainstorm and let your imagination come to life—your life vision, desires, etc. Don’t hold back. 

The benefits of journaling are pretty much endless. Everyone finds their own personal benefit, whether it is letting go of some past trauma or finding an easier way to get organized. The benefits are often personal and can range from simple to more complex. 

Motivational Journals

A motivational journal is a perfect space to help you achieve your goals, keep you focused, and help your daily mental health. When looking and deciding on the right do-it-for-yourself motivational journal, look at the prompts, the available space, and the goal of each journal page. You’ll soon find the perfect fit for you!