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What I Tested...
Why I Tested...
Test Results...
Wellness Journal. This has been my ride-or-die journal for three years now. Journaling is an integral part of my morning routine/for my overall mental health, but on days when I’m not in the headspace to face a blank page, I reach for this. I love that it’s a combination of free space for brain dumps, plus guided sections that help you track your overall wellbeing. I especially appreciate the sleep, exercise, and gratitude sections, which feels like the right balance between physical and emotional tentpoles. Often, this turns into a combination journal and daily planner, because I tend to jot down my daily tasks as part of my morning pages.
Reading Journal. Originally, I wanted a reading journal to track the books I’ve read and want to read without using Goodreads, my current go-to tool that I have mixed feelings about (especially as an author and someone who just wants to get off my phone as much as possible). But truth be told, I rarely felt compelled to use this. I read one to two books per week (it is my job, after all), so from a pure volume standpoint, I didn’t feel the need or desire to spend extra time reflecting on everything I read. While I’m not the target audience for this, I think it’s an amazing tool for book clubs, students, or to keep you on track with your reading goals.
Productivity Planner. Because I use my Wellness Planner for daily productivity, I also didn’t feel compelled to use this in addition, as much as I yearned to. Generally, I also bristle against overly structured journals — I’m more of a “give me a loose structure then I’ll do what I want with it” kind of person. While I did use this to organize myself for particularly busy days or weeks, I often felt, ironically, like using this journal became yet another task to tick off my to-do list. I think I’m simply not Type A enough for it.
Sidenotes...
Wellness Journal. Sections include 12 weeks’ worth of daily check-ins (one for day, one for evening); weekly and monthly check-ins; articles, tools, and other resources written by wellness experts; and more.
Reading Journal. Sections include 32 books’ worth of reflections, with four pages allotted per book; journal prompts for further reflection; a reading tracker; an address list for your favorite bookstores; and more.
Productivity Planner. Sections include 16 weeks’ worth of planning materials; spaces to track daily, weekly, and monthly tasks and goals; and more.
The Fine Details...
A major selling point of Papier journals is just how beautiful they are. They all come in a huge range of designs — from folk art-inspired to minimalist to bold and bright — and have the option to be personalized with a name or monogram.
Wellness Journal ($35)
Reading Journal ($38)
Productivity Planner ($35)