Journals and planners designed to help you track your mental health, work through feelings, and set goals that actually stick.
For This, I Am Grateful
Gratitude Journal
Write down a few things you're grateful for each day. Sounds simple. Actually helps.
Could be big stuff (passed an exam, good news from a friend). Could be small stuff (didn't rain, decent coffee, made someone laugh).
Why it works: Your brain naturally focuses on what's going wrong. Writing down what's going right helps balance that out.
What it helps with: - Less stress and anxiety - Better sleep - Easier to spot good moments when they happen - Stronger relationships
Will it fix everything? No. But it might make tough days a bit more manageable.
The Self-Care Handbook
How to Look After Yourself Mindfully
A simple way to figure out what actually helps you feel better.
This handbook helps you identify what self-care looks like for YOU - not what Instagram tells you it should be.
Inside you'll find: - Prompts to figure out what you actually need (rest? movement? social time? alone time?) - Space to plan self-care that fits your actual life - Ways to spot when you're running on empty
It's not about face masks and bubble baths (unless that's your thing). It's about knowing what helps when you're stressed, burnt out, or just not okay.
Fill in what works. Skip what doesn't.
The 5 Minute Daily Gratitude Journal
Quick, Daily Gratitude Prompts For You
Takes 5 minutes. Do it daily (or when you remember). Helps you notice the good stuff more often.
This is the streamlined version - quick prompts, no waffle, just space to jot down what you're grateful for each day.
What's inside: - Simple daily prompts (3 things you're grateful for, one good moment from today, etc.) - Enough pages for a full month - Takes literally 5 minutes or less
Why 5 minutes matters: Short enough that you'll actually do it. Long enough to make you stop and think instead of just rushing through it.
When to do it: Morning, night, whenever. Some people do it before bed to end the day on a decent note. Some do it in the morning with their coffee. Some do it on the bus.
Whenever works is the right time.
What if you miss days? Then you miss days. It's fine. This isn't about being perfect. It's about building a habit that helps, not creating another thing to stress about.
The Goal Planner
Set goals. Make a plan. Track your progress.
Figure out what you actually want, then work out how to get there.
This planner helps you set goals that aren't just "I should probably do this" but things you genuinely want to achieve.
Why bother setting goals? Without them, you're just reacting to whatever comes up. With them, you've got a direction.
What goals actually do: - Give you something to aim for (instead of just drifting) - Help you decide what's worth your time and what isn't - Make it easier to say no to stuff that doesn't matter - Give you proof you can actually do hard things - Make you feel like you're getting somewhere
Some goals you'll smash. Some you'll abandon halfway through because you realise you don't actually care.
Both are fine.
The point isn't perfection. The point is having a plan instead of just hoping things work out.
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The resources and support provided in The Vault are designed to promote mental wellbeing and provide general guidance on mental health.
However, the content is not intended to serve as specific mental health advice or replace consultation with a trained professional. If you or someone you know requires personalised mental health support, we strongly encourage you to consult with a licensed mental health professional, contact the College Wellbeing Coaches or seek appropriate services in your area.
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