{"id":22170,"date":"2021-11-22T07:56:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-22T07:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=22170"},"modified":"2022-10-25T21:55:13","modified_gmt":"2022-10-25T21:55:13","slug":"best-self-care-planners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/best-self-care-planners\/","title":{"rendered":"The 8 Best Guided Journals and Self-Care Planners for Daily Inspiration"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking for the best guided journals to get started on your journaling journey? We scoured the internet and found everything from self-care planners and daily journals to self-help journals and creative journals.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

Journals have come a long way from the heart-shaped lock and key diaries you may have had as a kid. The grown-up version, guided journals, offer both structure and flexibility to help you start and stick with a journaling practice, and the benefits are sure to pay off.<\/p>\n\n\n

THE BENEFITS OF JOURNALING FOR MENTAL HEALTH<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

\u201cUltimately, clinical psychologists and research suggest that physical pen-to-paper writing and journaling helps to alleviate anxiety and stress, increase IQ<\/a> and memory, and heal trauma<\/a>,\u201d says Meha Agrawal, founder and CEO of Silk and Sonder<\/a>, a self-care membership that features a monthly wellness planner. \u201cOur analog experience is an opportunity for customers to immerse themselves in daily self-care through evidence-based exercises that heighten self-awareness, boost productivity, and unlock mental clarity,\u201d she says of their planners.<\/p>\n\n\n

In one study in the journal <\/em>Frontiers in Human Neuroscience<\/em><\/a>, people who responded to daily gratitude journal prompts daily for three weeks had more brain activity in the area associate with altruism. Another study found that writing about how you\u2019re feeling<\/a> could help you to perform an upcoming stressful event more efficiently, meaning journaling could be a helpful tool for those who worry frequently.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Agrawal herself experience some of these benefits. \u201cThree years ago, I felt trapped in an emotional rut and was overwhelmed by the disjointed, isolating, and self-navigating options out there,\u201d she explains. \u201cEventually, I discovered the therapeutic power of journaling and peer-driven support. Even today, I feel more scattered, anxious, and overwhelmed without journaling.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

THE BEST GUIDED JOURNALS AND SELF-CARE PLANNERS ON THE MARKET<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

You don\u2019t necessarily need a fancy guided journal to get started with journaling for mental health, but it can make the process feel less daunting and even be more fun. There are also many different guided journals and self-care planners to choose from, so you can pick the one that best suits your needs. Below, our favorite picks for beginners, experienced journalers, and everyone in between.<\/p>\n\n\n

1. Silk and Sonder Guided Wellness Planner Subscription<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Fourteen-year-old me would have killed for a monthly journal delivery, but I\u2019m glad I discovered them as an adult. Silk and Sonder<\/a> is one of the more unique guided journal experiences out there. Each month, you\u2019ll receive a new monthly planner, have access to a month-long guided audio journaling program, and can stay motivated by connecting with a community through the app. The wellness planner includes pages like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n