The Joy Journal - for mothers

Motherhood, while incredibly rewarding, can also be overwhelmingly challenging. It's a profound journey that can often drain, deplete, and consume you, and it's all too easy to lose yourself in the midst of caring for others. That's why it's crucial to take time for yourself, to nurture your own well-being, and to find moments of joy amidst the challenges.

The purpose of The Joy Journal is not to deny or ignore the difficult moments of motherhood, but to shine a light on the goodness that already exists in your life. It's about shifting your focus to the positive, even in the midst of chaos.

Gratitude and affirmation practices, as well as mindfulness, have been extensively studied in neuroscience for their positive impacts on well-being. These practices have the power to rewire your brain for a more positive outlook, helping you navigate the ups and downs of motherhood with greater ease and contentment.

By incorporating these practices into your daily routine, you not only transform your own days but also create a ripple effect that impacts your children and loved ones. How a mother thinks and feels, radiates out to those around her she loves most ~ and when she is lifted up, so are all her family too. 

The Joy Journal is more than just a journal; it's a tool for transformation. Let it guide you towards more moments of peace, presence, connection ~ and ultimately joy ~ in your journey of motherhood.

Because it's not just their fleeting childhood, it's your only motherhood too. 

The Joy Journal is perpetual, so you can begin this journey at anytime that feels right for you. It covers 52 weeks, with both daily and weekly spaces to write.  

Daily space for:

~ Gratitude practice

~ Mindful connection

~ Looking after oneself

Weekly space for:

~ Reflection

~ Intention-setting

Plus:

~ 365 different gratitude prompts

~ Over 200 affirmation examples

~ Over 60 quotes to inspire

~ Additional weekly and monthly note space to free-write 

~ Luxury linen hardcover with original artwork

~ Gold embossed original artwork (by a New Zealand artist) and title on spine

~ Over 250 pages

~ 120gsm FSC Certified eco-friendly paper

~ Gold ribbon place-marker

~ Gold foil edging

~ Lay flat binding

~ Designed in Nelson, New Zealand

~ Olive + Page own the copyright of this journal

~ Size: 290mm x 210mm x 25mm (A4)

Is this journal only for mothers? 

While we have some customers using this journal who are not mothers, it is distinctively aimed at busy mums. It includes a thoughtfully curated daily prompt ‘special moments with my growing one/s’, unique motherhood quotes, specific motherhood gratitude prompts, and other references woven throughout the journal. It makes it such a special journey for those who are consumed in the busy and often chaotic role that is motherhood! 

Check out our new everyday gratitude journal for a wider audience (coming soon!), or our family gratitude journal for fostering deeper family connections and a more positive outlook. 

When is the best time to begin this journal? 

This journal is perpetual so you can begin anytime that feels right for you. The undated format allows you to have a break from daily journaling with ease. Just put it down and pick these beautiful pages back up, right where you left off. No stress! While gratitude benefits amplify with consistent daily practice, it’s important not to force the habit. So, rest assured, there is total flexibility here. 

What daily time commitment is needed? 

Daily prompts are aimed for simplicity and to fit seamlessly into a busy mother’s life. All that is required is as little as five minutes a day. The weekly reflection page – which is such a beautiful way to end one week welcome the new one with joyful intentions – will require an additional ten minutes per week. 

The beauty of this journal as a practical self-care tool for mothers - is that it can be easily completed from home, any time of day. 

What stage of motherhood is this journal most appropriate for? 

We have such a range of mothers using this journal; from new mothers with their first-born, mothers managing the transition to two children, to those with preschoolers, school-aged children, and mothers with three teenagers! 

While these pages suit any stage of the motherhood journey, they were thoughtfully created with mothers ‘in the trenches’ in mind. You know, the ages and stages where you can be so consumed by it all; sleepless nights, yoghurt stained clothes, constant cleaning and never-ending demands? Such a beautiful rewarding stage, yet often so challenging too. The aim of this journal is not to pretend life is easy, but rather, bring you out of the trenches so you can see just how much goodness is in just another ordinary day. The daily self-care prompt ensures you are looking after yourself, so you can continue to care for your family from a place of greater vibrancy and energy. 

What is the difference between The Joy Journal, Everyday Gratitude Journal, and the YOU journal? 

The Joy Journal is a 52-week (365 day) daily gratitude journal, with weekly reflection pages and bespoke prompts aimed for busy mothers. 

The Everyday Gratitude Journal is a 100-day gratitude journal (not specifically for mothers) with unique daily prompts, optional exercises, and quotes to add depth to your gratitude practice. 

The YOU journal includes a small daily space for gratitude, however, the emphasis of YOU is about creating change, growth, and flourishing. The YOU journal’s beginning chapters require you to dig deep and really evaluate how you are living your life, and what you most what for your future. It involves identifying your values, dreams, life success statement, includes a goal-setting chapter, well-being practices chapter, and then follows up these intention setting pages with six-months of monthly planning and daily journaling.