Book Nook: Journaling Books from Mango Publishing

 Journaling can be a great way to express yourself. It's non-confrontational, very private, and helpful for evaluating and decision-making as well. I had a chance to see some journaling books from Mango Publishing that are all great and targeting for slightly different purpose.

Journal Planning Magic: Dot Journaling for Calm, Creativity, and Conquering Your Goals

Journal Planning Magic features easy tips and visuals for effective execution and increased productivity using your journal as a tool. No matter how organized or disorganized you might feel, this guide helps find which planning process works best for you, whether it be bullet journaling or something simpler. In this book, author Andrea Gonzalez, of the Plan for Productivity platform, teaches how you can stay on track, whether you are a student, recent graduate, busy parent, and beyond. Filled with details and tips on drafting schedules―and lots of visual inspiration to get started―this guide has all the wisdom you need to plan effectively and get things done using just a journal.View this book on Amazon!

This book wasn't so much a journal as it was a how-to journal. While there is no wrong way to journal, sometimes people don't know where to start. If you're like me and like a little extra guidance when it comes to creativity, this is perfect - just enough advice to help you get going without turning journaling into a formula.

Affirm Your Life: Your Affirmations Journal for Purpose and Personal Effectiveness

Do you find yourself detached from your greater purpose in life? Are you feeling unmotivated and powerless? Take a breath. It’s time to realign yourself with what truly matters and ignite your self-worth. It’s time to affirm your life. Each chapter features a true story and lesson inspired by the author of the timeless book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, as interpreted by feminist scholar Becca Anderson, author of The Book of Awesome Women. View this book on Amazon!

This is definitely a good journal for people who like the 7 Habits philosophy. Even if you haven't used 7 Habits it's a great journal for reminding yourself of your worth, and for exploring your purpose in life.

You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving 

Gathered by Brenda Knight and writing coach Nita Sweeney, author of Depression Hates a Moving Target, You Should Be Writing provides readers with writing wisdom from a variety of accomplished authors. With quotes from a diverse group of historical and modern authors to use as creative prompts on every page, you’ll be able to bring your writing inspiration with you wherever you go. This writing journal provides prompts that will help you practice a wide variety of writing skills everyday. From famous all-time-great poets like T.S. Eliot to modern creatives like Roxane Gay, the selected writing quotes in this journal aim to instruct and inspire you to become a better writer. View this book on Amazon!

This is great for people who like to write, but sometimes hit writer's block. The quotes are inspiring and flexible, they can be tailored to just about any mood and work as great little prompts to springboard a short essay.

Start Here, Start Now…Start Anywhere: A Fill-in Journal to Discover Your Best Year Yet!

Personal growth starts here. With so few hours in the day, it’s hard to find room for self-reflection and short-term goals. Filled with fun lists and journal ideas, Start Here, Start Now...Start Anywhere! is an easy-to-use guide with all the benefits of journal writing. It’s undated, so you don’t need an excuse to start next week. Part coloring book, part guided journal Start Here, Start Now...Start Anywhere! is specially made to help you accomplish your ambitions, meet your goals, and enjoy moments of mindfulness. This book will give you the tools to turn “everyday life” into a meaningful life. View this book on Amazon!

This is a great journal for those short on time. The "fill-in" style of the journal means that it only takes a few minutes to get into the journaling habit, and it has a wide range of targets - goal-setting, mindfulness, and more.