Hey! It’s Hayley here (@hayleyremdeart on Instagram), and today I want to give you as many ideas as possible for all those journals you’ve been hoarding. Don’t try to deny it, I can almost see those empty journals on your shelf over there and they need some love! I actually once read somewhere that buying journaling supplies and actually using them are two completely different hobbies, and I have to say I definitely agree. No matter how many notebooks I already have, when I see a pretty journal I can’t resist, and then I just never get around to using them! Lately I decided I wanted to start filling some of them up, so keep reading to find out all the ideas I’ve come up with.

Essentials For ALL These Ideas:

• Archer and Olive Journal – As always, it will be no surprise to you that this is my pick. The lovely and thick pages have no bleeding or ghosting, so you get a clean start for every project spread! Also, it means you can decorate the spread without worrying about it.
• Pencil – To carefully plan out your ideas so you can make sure your spread has everything you need.
• Fineliners – My favourites are the Unipin fineliners as they’re waterproof, affordable and have a strong nib.
• Decorative Touch (optional) - This could be anything from washi to acrylographs, or of course, nothing! I usually like to add a personal touch to my spreads so they’re more fun to use and look at!

1 – Bullet Journaling

The best tool to keep organised!

2 – Reading Journal

Track all your books, reviews, pages read and more!

3 – Lettering Practise

Time to make it muscle memory!

4 – Diary

Daily journaling has so many benefits!

5 – Work Journal

It’s can be good to keep your work separate from your personal life!

6 – Health Journal

Track your physical and mental wellbeing!

7 – Memory Journal

Something so amazing to look back on in years to come.

8 – Junk Journal

Anything goes!

9 – Painting Journal

Watercolour, acrylic, gouache – have some fun painting in one place!

10 – Language Journal

A place to help you learn and keep track of your progress as you study a new language!

11 – Ideas Journal

Brainstorm new ideas in one place!

12 – Travel Journal

Keep track of your holidays and memories!

13 – Doodle Journal

Doodling can be so relaxing, why not give it a try!

14 – Book Notes

Writing your own book? Keep track of it in it’s own dedicated journal.

15 – Recipe Journal

Are you an avid cook or baker? Your recipes deserve their own place!

16 – Goal Planning

We can easily lose track of our goals if we don’t make note and track them!

17 – Inspirational Quotes

Make note and remember your favourite quotes. This can also pair as lettering practice too!

18 – Funny Moments

Write down those funny things that happen in life. I especially love people documenting the funny things their kids say!!

19 – Lists, List and Lists

We all need to make a good list – so why not have a journal dedicated to them?

20 – Movie and TV Shows

Track your consumption and rate them as you go!

21 – Finance Journal

Sometimes you need to write it out to see where you can save!

22 – Practice Journal

A journal that is meant to be messy so you can trial spreads going in other journals or practice a new skill!

23 – Dream Journal

Do you forget your dreams – make a journal to write them down so you can remember them!

24 – Knitting Journal

Keep track of patterns and projects.

25 – Small Business Journal

Keep track of finances, orders, product ideas and more!

26 – Social Media Journal

Do you work within social media? Keep track of engagement and content ideas in one place!

27 – Plein Air Notebook

Get outside and draw or paint some of the things you see along the way!

28 – Swatch Notebook

Do you have a large collection of art supplies? Swatch and compare them all in one journal!

29 – When Did I Last?

There’s always something we should be doing around the house. Easily track your cleaning, chores and more.

30 – Plant Journal

Track your collection and make sure you never under or over-water again!

31 – Astrology/Horoscope Journal

Keep track of moon phases, tarot readings and more.

32 – Wedding Planning

There is so much to plan for a wedding… I think it would definitely fill its own journal!!

33 – Spiritual Journaling

If you’re spiritual, have a place for your quote, prayers and more.

34 – Review Journal

Is there something you love to collect? Keep note and review each new item in its own place. For example, candles, paints or wine.

35 – Bucket Lists

Keep track of your goals and write down your experiences of achieving them!

36 – Scrapbooking Journal

Make gorgeous pages by sticking in all your favourite things into one place.

37 – Creative Writing Notebook

Perfect if you like to write short stories!

38 – Gratitude Journal

Make note each day of something you’re grateful for.

39 – Affirmation Notebook

Something rewarding to do each day – and lovely to look back on!

40 – Study Notes

Are you studying at school, university or taking a new course? Keep all your notes in one place.

41 – Pen Pal Notebook

Keep track of your pen pals, letters and addresses!

42 – Pregnancy Journal

Cravings? Symptoms? Feelings? Keep track of it all – it will be so amazing to look back on.

43 – Baby Journal

Following on from that, track your baby’s first years of life!

44 – Project Notebook

Are you working on something big right now? Plan it all out and keep on track!

45 – Self-Care Notebook

Self-care is so important. Keep ideas for what you can do to treat yourself!

46 – Things To Do

Do you feel like you’re wasting time because you don’t know what to do? Make lists of things to do when you’re bored, angry, sad etc.

47 – One Word/Sentence A Day

Make note of one thing every day!

48 – Event Planning

Always plan ahead for parties...

49 – Holiday Planning

... and holidays too!

50 – Music Notebook

Do you listen to a lot of music? Make note of your favourite bands, songs, playlists and more!

51 – Happiness Journal

Fill it with all things that make you happy what could be better!?

52 – Collection Journal

Keep track of your stickers, stamps, washi and more by putting a sample of each into its own journal.

53 – Favourites Notebook

Fill a journal with all your favourite things!

Phew! Well I hope I’ve given you some help and inspiration on how to fill those empty journals you’ve been hoarding. If I have, I would love to know, so tag me on Instagram (@hayleyremdeart) and use #hayleyremdeinspired to get the chance to get your creations featured in my stories!