My Journal Eco System

I have many ongoing notebooks – most are used almost daily. However, others may not have been used in awhile but they have a purpose and will come back when needed! I need things to be organised when it comes to my notebooks which is why I have so many. Since May 2024 I have filled almost 20 notebooks. The majority of which I keep! I have a box in my room full of old memory notebooks.

Now, let’s get into my journals and what they do:

Yearly scrapbook (on my 2nd one)
- I did one in 2025 and have excitedly started a 2026! My one from last year got very thick and as much as I enjoyed using sticky tabs and making it layered, it was a nightmare and almost fell apart!! So, this year I am using glue sticks or double sided tape to keep it as flat as possible.
Ramble notebook (on my 12th one)
- This is something I’ve done since May 2024. Most mornings, I will write into my ramble notebooks. At the time of writing this, I am sick so haven’t written for a few days. Since starting, I have finished 11 notebooks. Currently on my 12th although that one will be finished very soon and I’ll be onto my 13th!
Therapy notebook (on my 2nd one)
- Last year in mid October, I started therapy with BetterHelp and for this I also started notebooks to track my progress. I am on my second one and I’ll admit it needs updating (I’m very behind). I want to get back into doing their mental health classes but right now I’m struggling with my energy a lot.
Business notes (1st book)
- This is for me to write all of my future business ideas. If my health gets better, I’d love to have my own business!! I have dreams and plans and this is what this notebook is for.
Craft scrapbook (1st book)
- This is where I journal about my crafts I have completed/in the middle of! I include photos of the progress and a little text about it. This is an A6 notebook whereas my others are all A5! I have filled in a lot of it so far so will probably be using a few throughout the year
Volunteering notebook (1st book)
- This was only started a few days ago. I recently became a volunteer for my local mental health charity Mind UK (Conwy to be specific) and I have been loving helping them out. I do a lot of social media content for them and planning things out. This is where I can dump my thoughts and ideas on the topic!!
My 21st birthday scrapbook project (1st and probably only book)
- This is a project I am doing with some friends/tiktok mutuals! I’ve asked people to send me some decorated pages for me to add into my scrapbook. Some are doing art pieces, some are doing info dump pages, I cannot wait! I am sending everyone thank you gifts once they arrive here. Got a plan for them

Those are all of my notebooks and how I use them! I won’t be starting any more (unless one of these fill up then I will start another for that project).

Do you do any writing/scrapbook? If yes, let me know what sort you do!