BestSelf Co. The SELF Journal - Planner 2019-2020 - Monthly, Weekly, Daily Planner - Increase Productivity and Happiness - Undated Hardcover - Navy

I love this journal! I have tried other journals in the past, including the 5 Minute Journal The Five Minute Journal: A Happier You in 5 Minutes a Day, but I like this one much better. Here's why.PURPOSE - I bought this journal as a way to get focused on what was most important to me. I was in the middle of selling my company, and I needed to look for a new job for myself. I wanted some organization to keep me focused and avoid distractions, while still being grateful for my blessings and content with what I have.QUALITY / EXPERIENCE - The journal came in a nice (yet unnecessary) box which is great for gifting. I didn't need it, however, and would be happy to save $2 if they didn't include it. The journal itself is covered in a nice, matte black fabric, and the pages are thick and meaty. The first several pages explain how the journal works, how to use it, and it's written in a very clear and inviting manner.VALUE - At $35, this journal isn't cheap. In fact, I think it's overpriced BUT because I got amazing results with it, I can say that it's worth it. Will I buy it again? Probably. Will I buy it a 3rd time? Unlikely. By then, I'll probably look at building my own system so I don't have to shell out $35 every 13 weeks! I emailed the company asking if they had a mobile app that I could use, and they said they don't have one developed yet. I think this could be easily created as a web/mobile app with the right prompts... not only to make it easier to use (instead of carrying a book around everywhere) but also because it'll help us save money in the long run!EFFICACY - Very effective. I went from being lost, worried, scared, distracted, jobless... to having an amazing job in a month because this journal helped me be grateful, and stay focused on what is most important to me! This is why this product earns 5 stars.CONCLUSION - If you're a highly productive individual, but you realize that distractions are keeping you from focusing on what's most important, this journal is for you. It will help you deliver 10X productivity with a level of refinement, learning, and growth that no other journal I've tried has been able to do. You'll love it! I just wish they had an online / app version.

I got my Journal last Tuesday and started right away (I'm on Day 8) - lol I've never started a calendar on Tuesday before, but I'm so glad I didn't wait. This journal is what I would create for myself if I created the perfect journal. I have literally been printing out my own journal pages for the last year because I just couldn't find one that worked for me. They are all either too "time management" focused or too "define your goals and dreams "focused. When I saw the ad for the SELF Journal on Facebook, I was completely amazed at how perfect it was for me. Just the right mix of time management, goals, and gratitude.Yearly goal planners are too much for me. My life seems to change quickly and by the time I'm at month 3 of the yearly planner, my goals have completely shifted to some degree. It's not that I change my long-term goals, but something in my life will change, or a new idea for how to reach my goals will be presented to me. Who am I to tell God/The Universe how to do the magic? I'm just along for the ride...The binding on the journal is excellent quality and it lays flat so that it's easy to write in. I would like to see a few more color options. I got the blue and it's a very pretty slate blue. It comes with 3 divider ribbons and an elastic band to hold your place (The yellow ribbon has already started to fray, so there's room for improvement there.)The layout is awesome and allows the freedom to make your own lines and get creative. There's a great section in the back for random ideas and notes. I've seen a lot of feedback from other people wanting more help in defining their goals, but I think that's a different book altogether. Once you understand how to do that, you don't want all of those instructions taking up room in your journal.It's a bit pricey but well worth the cost. I've been way more focused on my goals and have been able to spend my time consciously. It's a win for me.