The Joy Journal - for mothers

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Cultivate joy in the heart of modern motherhood 

The Joy Journal is a simple, five-minute daily ritual crafted to bring more moments of peace, presence, and connection to daily life ~ while still being in the centre of the busy chaos. 

Structured around 52 weeks, each day offers prompts for gratitude, self-care, and mindfulness. Additional weekly reflections and intention-setting prompts provide a holistic science-backed framework to rewire the brain for a more positive outlook. This journal is a vital tool for mothers to prioritise their well-being and recognise the goodness that surrounds them with greater ease. 

Practical, time-efficient self-care from home that truly uplifts 
Purpose

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. 

Details

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 

Features

~ 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)

FAQ

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.

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Meet Livvy, Founder

I created Olive + Page for the moments we almost miss. The small, ordinary ones that turn out to be the best of all... if we slow down enough to truly notice them.

Most of us are living by default. Rushing, distracted, caught in a relentless pursuit of more.

These pages are your way back to yourself. Off autopilot. Back to what truly matters, to the goodness in what you already have, and to the life you actually want to be living.

Embrace these pages as beautiful rituals and watch them enrich your life.

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Livvy X

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Brianna Keenan

Purchased as a Mother’s Day gift, unbelievablely speedy delivery and my friend was very appreciative of the gorgeous journal!!

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Caitlyn

I only wish I had started this daily practice sooner. It’s such a good way to reconnect with yourself, and notice the little positive moments in life with your children, that used to often pass by unnoticed.

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Ryder J.

This is a fantastic way to create a meaningfu, easyl routine from home, while capturing positive reflections and intentions over time. I highly recommend it for mothers who want to prioritise self-care and keep a record of their personal growth.

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Warner

I bought this as a gift for my friend to encourage her daily mindfulness practice. It’s such a thoughtful way to cultivate moments of peace, even in the busiest days.

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Colten V.

Love this journal. I’ve got one for myself and another for my sister. It’s a wonderful way to take a few minutes each day to focus on gratitude and self-care, and it’s something we can both treasure forever.

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Freya P.

I bought this for my mum, and while she appreciated the idea, it didn’t fully click with her. I now realise it is aimed at mums who have younger children and are consumed by the business of that. The daily format is simple and quick, but it felt a little too simple for my mum to keep her engaged long-term. A nice concept overall, just not something she used as much as I expected her to.

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Joanna X.

I purchased this journal for myself and my friends. It has already become a treasured part of my routine, and I can see it bringing more long-term joy into my life, than if I had not have been doing this journal.

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Alina Q.

Love this and will cherish it! I use it daily to capture moments of gratitude and mindfulness. It’s a simple yet powerful way to reconnect with myself and shift my perspective.

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Aria White

My mum was so surprised and happy to receive this. She couldn’t wait to start her daily entries and reflect on moments of gratitude and mindfulness. Such a thoughtful tool.

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Moa R.

Love my new evening check in after bedtime!

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Christine W.

Beautiful journal! I love it, can’t wait to meet this baby and start our journey together 🥰

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Alonzo I.

I don’t normally write reviews, but I had to share how touched I was seeing my friend’s excitement after starting this. I was worried it might feel like a chore, but it’s already become a joyful part of her day.

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Rowan Z.

Purchased for a friend who has been navigating a super busy schedule. The prompts are excellent, practical, and encourage reflection on daily life. It’s really uplifting and easy to use. I also like that it has a question about how you will incorporate joy each week, because it's easy to forget about doing joyful things for yourself!

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Chris G.

The beautifulness of the book and pages have made it really appealing to spend 5 mins at the end of each day to complete.
I love the affirmation suggestions at the back of the book which have helped me to kickstart my thinking with the aim of developing my own soon.
A truely wonderful product ❤️

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Savannah B.

I love this so much. Have been using it every day and find that even taking the time just to do this is giving me some much needed me time

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Martina K.

Absolutely beautiful journal and the questions are on point.

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Lisa L.

I bought this gift for a friend who is expecting and she absolutely adores it. A wonderful gift 💖

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Jake M.

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Jo J.

Bought it fur my daughter and she loves it ☺️

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L.L.

A gorgeous gift for an expecting Mum. I bought this as a present and my friend loved it 🥰

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Annu

I have recently become a mother of 2 and I bought this Journal as a present to myself. I have really enjoyed using it as its very simple and doesn’t require much time. I like the clear prompts and the inclusion of self-care and child-related daily prompts. I also like the fact that the space for writing is limited, makes me feel like a little bit is enough and I’m not forcing it just to fill empty space! The Journal is also beautiful and great quality, I believe it will stay in good condition for the whole year. I truly feel like this Journal has made the transition from one child to two a little bit easier for me mentally with a daily reminder of little acts of self-care and even though I only write in it once a day, I pay attention to little things during the day more now and appreciate them when they happen. Thank you for this beautiful Journal!

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Jessie

I have a bit of a habit of buying journals with all the best intentions, then giving up after just a few days, but something felt different with this one….It’s SO BEAUTIFUL!! Sitting on the table, its golden artwork catches the sun and my eye, I can’t miss it – it’s encouraging and enticing, and it’s engrained a positive habit in just a short amount of time, which is rare for this chronic procrastinator! It encourages me to look for positives in the day, even if we haven’t left our four walls. It reminds me to slow down and take notice of the little things – the joy in our toddler’s eyes as we spin in circles on the kitchen floor, the nostalgia that came with a song or the positives that even a grey rainy day can bring. I’ve spent my life living in negative thought patterns, and it’s really important for me to maintain a grateful, abundant mindset, and this book really helps keep me on track. The daily prompts and weekly intentions are realistic and encouraging. I love the categorized selection to choose for based on your current going ons, especially the positive prompts for new mums. Such a perfect gift for hapu mamas! I only wish I had this from day one! Each day requires just a few minutes of time, mum life is busy and a few moments to myself makes a big difference in my day. Its achievable, thought provoking and an incredibly simple way to create good habits of self-awareness, care and love! It encourages me to dig a little deeper into self-care – some days I struggle to fill in the space, but I remember that washing my hair, taking time to stop and breath, or even a wee bit of self-pleasure, are all means of self-care!

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Kat

The joy for me started when I received this gorgeous book, which I actually gifted myself as a reward for all these sleep deprived nights I had been battling with. The prompts and questions are written in such a positive way, which helped me see more happiness in my days. It also keeps reminding us mumma’s to think about what we are actually grateful for and it turns out there is a LOT  It reminds me to be kind and look after myself which often gets left behind in the midst of motherhood. I absolutely LOVE the JOY Journal and highly rate and recommend it. Personally, it’s my #1 go to gift for mum’s to be and mumma friends’ birthdays. We all need one.

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Bernita Stone

I have always loved journaling but since becoming a mama I’ve found it difficult to find the time. I am so happy I came across the joy journal and decided to buy it as a gift to myself (although I think this would make a really meaningful baby shower gift too). It only takes 5 mins and using it has really helped me find gratitude even on the challenging days. I find I am able to slow down and be more present with my little one when my mental health is being taken care of. And this journal helps me prioritise myself and therefore be present for my bub. I love that I can look back at all the memories we have made and all the challenges we have overcome. I also love the weekly reflections as it helps me start the next week with positive intentions and to let go of anything that isn’t serving me. I can’t recommend this enough, get one for yourself or someone you know who is becoming a mum! It’s soo worth it.

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Melissa

I bought myself ones of these at the beginning of the year and I have absolutely loved the ritual of sitting down each evening, writing down what I’m grateful for and reflecting on the day. It only takes a few minutes to fill out and I already enjoy looking back and re-reading what I’ve written in the ‘Special moments with my growing one/s’ section. I love that there is a little bit of extra space each week and each month for when I feel like I have more to write. Thank you for creating such a beautiful journal.

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Georgia

I was so lucky to be gifted this journal, but if I wasn’t I would’ve purchased I for myself and other mother friends. I’ve recommended it to so many and believe it’s on the must have list. Our needs are always left until last, and this provides an avenue to prioritise the time to meet those needs, big or small. It doesn’t take much time which is perfect, but doing it every day is a great ritual and makes you really enjoy motherhood more. I’m truly grateful this beautiful book has been created, clearly by someone who really understands the real rollercoaster of being a mum and is passionate about helping others.

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Milly Ross

For me this journal has been soul food as a way to start my day with. I'm in the thick of life with young children which can feel suffocating and overwhelming at times, but this journal truly has brought a fresh perspective on myself, my mothering, and how I see the kids. It offers a pocket of space to reflect and feel more connected to myself and my family. And not to mention ...it is stunning, such a work of art. Thank you for what you have created, it is gorgeous. Xxx

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Hannah

Such a beautiful journal absolutely exceeded my expectations when it arrived. So carefully thought out & made to top quality. I'm finding it such a wholesome ritual to do every evening to reflect on my day!

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Ashley

Now a part of my nightly routine, I love sitting down at the end of the day and filling in my journal. It makes me be more present with how the day has gone, and how the kids have been. I love it! Love the questions and the end of week review. I can't recommend this joy journal enough.

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Sammie

I am currently on week three - of reclaiming my joy by using the joy journal! The days are still long and heavy, but this journal is bringing me relief and a more positive outlook as I navigate finding joy - finding music and a sense of happy in the mundane that is day-to-day navigating a world post covid. I couldn't recommend the joy journal enough - I even took it to a staff meeting to share with my team!

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Kate

I received your Joy Journal for Mother's Day yesterday (after forwarding it onto my husband - I have wanted it for ages). What an incredible journal you have made - you can see so much time and effort has gone into this and it shows. It is absolutely stunning. The embossed gold and all the beautiful details, from the layout and the wee prompts to the notes and affirmations - this is such a special gift to have received. I will be telling all my Mama friends and Mamas-to-be about this gorgeous journal. By far the most beautiful journal I have ever seen - far exceeded my expectations! X