In a world full of computers and smartphones, pen and paper remain a powerful tool to express and explore our thoughts. Gratitude journals and diaries are booming for a reason. In this blog, we explain the value of journaling.

The Value of Gratitude Journals

Keeping a gratitude journal is incredibly valuable if your mind is often flooded with worries and/or fear. By writing down what we are grateful for, we focus on the good in our lives. It helps you to see and appreciate the small things. Research shows that keeping a gratitude journal can help us cope better with difficult times. Expressing gratitude in a journal can also contribute to stronger relationships. Researchers from the University of Texas found that sharing gratitude with others can increase feelings of connection and appreciation, leading to healthier and happier relationships.

Stress reduction + improved self-reflection through journaling

Scientific research has shown that keeping a diary or journal can help improve self-reflection. By regularly writing down your thoughts and experiences, you can gain better insight into your emotions, behaviors, and life choices. Another study showed that journaling can lead to lower levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, making people feel more relaxed and calm in general.

The power of writing in general

Studies have shown (here she is again, with her studies ;-)...) that regular writing can contribute to improved learning and memory. By writing down experiences and thoughts, you can strengthen cognitive functions and retain information better.

Journals in our shop

Our shop offers high-quality notebooks that can be used perfectly for journals. We list a few for you below:

Journal Notebook M: Measuring 14.8 x 21 cm, this notebook offers ample space to capture all your ideas on 80 lined pages. The exterior is made of recycled PU leather, making it not only sustainable but also giving it a luxurious look. Inside, you'll find 120g wood-free paper, perfect for a smooth, bleed-free writing experience. Available in 5 beautiful colours.

Refillable journal (sustainable journal): The exterior exudes class with its semi-hardcover design, covered with luxurious book linen and closed with an elegant button. Inside you will find 128 pages of 100 grams paper, provided with a subtle pantone print in soft gray and two handy ribbon markers. In addition, the refillable notebook has a handy pocket at the back for all your loose notes and small items. This versatile notebook contains three separate notebooks that you can easily remove. Whether you want to write, sketch, draw or just make some doodles, this set has it all. Each notebook is printed on sustainable FSC paper and has a unique layout: a bullet journal, a blank and a lined notebook.

So...

Gratitude journals and diaries are very popular and for good reason. They help us express our thoughts and feelings and focus on the good things in our lives, even when things are tough. Scientists say that keeping a gratitude journal or diary can actually help with stress and help you think more deeply about yourself and your life. So, whether you keep a gratitude journal or just write a diary, pen and paper is still a powerful tool for growth and happiness.