This journal is not designed to be a diary you use at school. You know, the one with bits of paper and lots of crossings out. That diary may often cause stress every time you look at it. This journal is designed to improve your well-being. After everything that has happened recently, we all need a bit of well-being. So, what does this journal offer.
 
Well, it is about you. It is looking at your goals, both academic and personal. For you to create some positive affirmations about yourself and your day. Think of your goals and those around you; how you will make the coming week great and reflect on all that is good and plan your well-being for the following week. You may find you will not even take this journal into school but fill it in in a morning, after school or before bedtime. It is to remind you that you are a valuable member of staff and all the good things that happen to you in your life.
 
Weeks start on a Sunday so that when you look at a new week it starts with something great you have done over the weekend, not something school related. This is a positive journal for your positive thoughts. Your job is hard enough without worrying about your own negative thoughts. The weekly plans continue throughout holidays and the summer break because your mindfulness does not stop then. That is when you recharge and reflect on the half term.
 
Fill in the year planner at the start with holidays, weekend plans and ways of self-improvement. Spread the love with work colleagues and share your positive affirmations. Look at your mood tracker each week and see what areas of your life you need to prioritise further. Set goals and rewards for yourself and share the positive quotes used throughout. Doodle in the margins and do mindful colouring. There are hidden tips and hints to help you relax and reflect and be the great staff member that you are.