Instant Happy Journal

I scoured amazon looking for journals and out of all they have, I am happy to say that I am loving this one. I am so glad I chose to go with this journal. Some of the writing prompts really make you think and some make you laugh. Some are real simple, but gets thoughtful words out of you. It really is an instant happy journal, i found myself smiling while writing in certain prompts and it helps to get things off your chest which I know makes me happy. It is small enough that you can easily carry it with you, yet it still provides enough space to get your thoughts down. It leaves a blank space for the date at the top of each page, which I appreciate, because it didn't force me to start at a certain time. (That really might not matter to most, but I like writing in the dates myself) The pages are fun and I love that they include an attached ribbon bookmark so you don't have to flip through the pages until you find where you last stopped. I hope Karen Salmansohn is creative enough to come up with more versions of this journal that doesn't repeat all of the writing prompts in this one because I would purchase them all!

I am not one for all this new-agey type stuff, but this journal is awesome! I look forward to turning the page each night and viewing what little gem Karen Salmansohn has in store for me, akin to sticking my hand in a Halloween pumpkin and anticipating what candy bar I'll pull out. It allows me to think through and re-frame anything and everything that happened to me on any given day. The author really cares about the reader, one can see that a great deal of authentic effort was put into creating this journal. Oh, and most importantly - the pages are normal paper as opposed to glossy paper where a pen smears and smudges, so writing in it is a joy.

First, my favorite thing about this journal is that the dates aren't pre-filled in. You can write daily or you can do as I do, writing 3 or 4 days in a row, then not touching it for weeks. The prompts can be very challenging, but are always thought provoking. I do think that the title is stretching it a little. It can bring your mood up, but often it's definitely not a 'happy pill', but it does make you think which may put you on the trail back to happiness. I absolutely recommend it. Whether you're struggling with a mental illness/disorder, or you simply want a good journal with thoughtful, thought-provoking prompts, it's well worth it.

I bought this journal for a dear friend who has used journals before, and is at a difficult time in her life . She loves it and is using it to document her journey....while the book in itself is uplifting during difficult times, I think it's good for anyone going through something difficult, or just good to keep you in perspective.

A 365 Journal that's all about bringing joy and happiness into your life. First it's so dang cute with all it's little dots. The journal is about the size of my hand (with fingers spread out) so fits perfectly in a purse, it's colorful and cheery, and again the cute dots. I don't know why but dots are just a happy thing. lol There's a page for each day of the year with little prompts. Some have questions, some suggestions, some wisdom or a little motivational quote. I like the variety and that on each page you're given space to write things out. What you're feeling or a list or an idea you want to accomplish (depending on what the prompt was for the day). If you're looking to get a little more happiness in your life (or to remind you of the good things happening) and looking for a way to help shape your attitudes to get you there this looks like a great starting point and tool to use. I've done a few of them and I like the prompts. Now, I'm terrible about actually doing it every day but I do think it's a great idea for someone looking for a little inspiration.

What a great journal! I bought one for my cousin for Christmas and loved it so much I got one for myself. Each page has a quote or a question to inspire you to think positively. One great thing is that the date line is blank, so you can do this every day, or once a week, without feeling like you've "fallen behind." This is a great little journal to help guide a positive mental attitude and I can't wait to get started. The only negative is that it's kind of a weird shape/size. It's pretty thick, having 365 pages, but is almost square in shape, instead of a more classic rectangular journal shape. Might be a little annoying to write in sometimes.

This was a wise investment for me. I am able to write my thoughts and feeling in just a few words. It is much better than having empty lines which I could never fill in other journals. I like the daily sayings which are thought-provoking and often give me a starting point for ideas. The book is lightweight, portable and easy to carry with me if I wish. I definitely recommend this as a way to gather one's introspections at the beginning or ending of a day. Instant Happy Journal: 365 Days of Inspiration, Gratitude, and Joy

Had hoped for greater depth, a tool that could cut through the routine and really engage the reader in tackling “tough stuff.” This ain’t that.

Existe la misma versión en español ya que mi esposa tiene ambas ahora. Si no quieres batallar creo que la versión en español es un poco mejor.

I have purchased many prompt-type journals but this one is by far my favourite. For one, you can write in your own date so if you skip a day it's okay, it not ruined. Some of the prompts are cute, others are thought-provoking and meaningful. Some are just quotes that make you really think about what you should write. There are times when I feel sad thinking about what the prompt made me think about by by the time I'm done writing my daily entry I feel better. It's just a really good journal that I can't wait to read back when I'm older. The pages are also simple, but beautiful, the way a journal should be.

Bought this for my sister and then bought another copy for myself as it looked like fun to fill in. it does make me feel happier each day and is an excellent way for practicing mindfullness by making yourself focus on the positive.

Lovely book Very wel curated

Love this journal. Bought it for my sister and thought it was such a good idea that I bought myself one! I write in it most days :)