10 best activity journals for adults
Time to get scribbling!
Activity journals aren't just for kids, since the introduction of adult colouring books a few years ago, there's been a huge surge in adult activity journals and books on the market. Whether you're looking to practice a bit more gratitude in life, want to track your workouts or just need to let off some steam at the end of the day, choose from one of these journals and watch your mood almost instantly improve.
10 best activity journals for adults
The wellbeing journal by Mind
Created by mental health charity Mind, The Wellbeing Journal is filled with creative activities to inspire you and help you take a little time out. There's colouring pages, drawing prompts and plenty of space to write about your thoughts and feelings. If you don't know where to start with adult activity journals, this is your best bet.
Good days start with gratitude by Pretty Simple Press
Practicing gratitude is said to have calming effects on the mind and leave you feeling happier. In tough times, finding small things to be thankful for can really help. This pretty journal is separated into 52 weeks, with each week starting with an inspirational quote. Space to write three things you're thankful for each day and a weekly check point list, you'll be thankful to have this in your life.
The activity journal by Mrs Hinch
If you love a bit of cleaning, you'll no doubt be in awe of Mrs Hinch. After her best selling book filled with tips and tricks, Mrs Hinch has released an activity journal to keep you occupied when you're not hanging out with your Minky! A bit of fun to take your mind off the world, grab your crystal pen and relax.
Celebrate our love couples journal by Patrice Webb Bush
Journalling isn't something just to be done solo, take some time with your partner with this journal by relationship counsellor Patrice Webb Bush. The book is designed to help you build intimacy and closeness with your partner- and have lots of fun doing it. Inside you'll find plenty of games to play, quizzes, challenges and questions to ask to help you reflect on your relationship.
Calm the journal by Fearne Cotton
Fearne Cotton's books have been a huge success, helping many to feel happier and find some tranquility in their day. Calm is an activity journal by Fearne featuring top tips for keep you motivated and find peace in each and every day. Beautifully designed, you'll look forward to writing in this at the end of every day.
My yoga journal by Paperchase
Yoga bunnies will love this companion journal which sets out to help you keep track of your progress, provide tips for getting into those tricky poses and provides lots of yogi wisdom. If you're new to yoga, you'll still enjoy this as it's filled with daily yoga activities including meditation style breathing to help you stay calm and relaxed.
Wreck this journal by Keri Smith
Popular with teens, this journal is not one for treasuring. Wreck This Journal will provide you with fun activities to create your must fun and messy mistakes. If a traditional journal or scrapbook doesn't appeal, try this one which encourages you to paint pages with coffee, poke holes in pages, scribble outside the lines and much more.
Eat better, feel better, live better by Nazima Qureshi
If your goal is to keep fit and healthy and try and spot times when you fall off the wagon, Nazima Qureshi's journal is a great start. Not led by diet culture, this activity journal is all about helping you create healthy habits your way. Journal how much sleep you're getting, how much water you're drinking and write down how certain foods and meals impact your mood. Insightful and fun, it's a great buy.
Anti-stress dot to dot by Emily Wallis
Not strictly a journal but fun nonetheless, dot to dot is the new trend in adult activity journals. If you were a fan of colouring books, try complex dot-to-dots featuring gorgeous landscapes, majestic animals and cute creatures. You'll soon lose yourself and feel instantly relaxed.
Listify by Marina Greenway
If you're nothing without your to-do list, get ready to take it to the next level. Marina Greenway has created a fun filled activity journal to help document your life and motive you. With prompts such as favourites lists, exploring memories and routines and activities that centre you, it'll keep you busy for hours.