38 Things To Do With Your Blank Notebook To Feel Amazing

Are you addicted to buying new notebooks like me? I see them and I fall in love because there’re so many amazing covers that lure me all the time. But once I buy it, I have no idea what to write in it. Do you feel me? You have too many things you want to write about that you end up writing nothing.  

Some amazing facts about writing in a notebook is that it can help you be more productive, organized, and relieve your stress when you need it. 

It feels so amazing opening a blank notebook, but after a couple of minutes, it becomes frustrating because you’re lost in too many thoughts and ideas of yours.  

If you cannot decide on what you should write in your blank notebook here are 38 ideas that will get you started. 

1. Journaling 

Journaling is a great way to reflect on your life and it’s by far one of the most popular things people do in their notebooks.  

Writing down what you’ve experienced throughout the day or week can be an amazing way to relieve stress and keep a little memory for the rest of your life. 

It takes only a couple of minutes and reading it after let’s say a year is a lot of fun!  

If you have a hobby or hobbies you can write down all your projects and things you need to buy for them, you can describe your hobby-related project all in details so you don’t forget a single thing. 

2. Goal Mapping 

I love using my notebook to map out my goals. It’s a great way to turn your blank notebook into something inspiring and motivating.  

You can divide your goals into Big and Small goals. Then, you write down the steps that you need to take to achieve those goals. I also like to put due dates. 

This will help you organize your realistic goals and create a positive approach to your life. I also write down resolutions for each year.  

There’s also a Goal Getter printable for you to organize your goals and steps towards achieving them.  

3. To-Do List 

If you have many things to do throughout the day and you cannot keep track of them all, you can create a checklist in your blank notebook.  

You can do that to keep up with your work or school schedule, assignments, your appointments, your kid’s practices, etc. 

It’s a great way to be punctual, organized, and productive.  

4. New Languages 

If you’re planning on learning a new language, you can use your notebook to write down grammar rules, vocabulary, errors that you make so you can correct them, and so on.  

I used to have one when I was learning English and Korean and I think it’s a must-have.  

I also read that when you match photos to vocabulary it helps you learn a new language faster. So you can paste in photos from different magazines of words you learn to help speed up your progress. 

You can also read 14 Things That Helped Me Learn & Improve My Target Language

5. Inspirational Quotes  

If you like keeping a collection of quotes to get inspired or motivated when you’re not in the mood and low on energy, dedicating your notebook to inspirational quotes is an amazing idea.  

You can even divide it into several sections and categorize quotes according to a topic.  

Here are some sections you can include: 

• Courage 
• Success 
• Age 
• Business 
• Love 
• Strength 
• Travel 
• Power  
• Religion 

So you can brighten up your day by reading a relevant quote from your notebook. 

6. Ideas 

Have you ever got an idea or a question crossing your mind and you think “ok, I need to write it down“? But in an hour when you’re ready to write it down or look it up, you forget what it was?  

This happens to me all the time. That’s why I like writing down my ideas right away because I know that later, I’ll forget about them.  

Another case is when you have a job that requires you to always be creative. You can never predict what will inspire you and if you don’t have a notebook to write it down you can miss out on a unique idea.  

In my case, I can be exercising and get an amazing blog post idea popping up in my head. Or when I’m falling asleep I get a nice design idea I want to implement in my blog.  

The point is to always have a notebook to jot down your ideas for later use.  

7. Your expenses + Budget plan + Savings goals 

It’s not the first time I’ve said that tracking your expenses is crucial when you want to save. Why? Simply because for you to save more you need to know where your money’s going in the first place. 

So, it’s another great idea for you to write in your blank notebook. Track your expenses one by one. Then, analyze.  

After you know what you spend your money on, you create a realistic budget and see what you should cut back on.  

For me, it was buying too much coffee, even though I’m a tea person! It became more like a habit to grab a coffee every single day on my way to the uni. 

Usually, with coffee, I used to buy some baking goodies from my favorite bakery. They were so delicious, I start drooling right now. Okay, let’s not talk about it… 

Back to the topic, writing down your budget can help you manage and visualize it, especially if you’re not a fan of spreadsheets. 

You can also keep track of your savings goals, credit card debt, student loans, and so on.  

Download my free printable that will help you create a realistic budget.

8. List of the books you plan on reading 

If you enjoy reading as much as I do you can create lists of the books that you’ve already read and the ones you want to read.  

You can even write a summary of the book that you’ve read to remember the story and narrate it to your friends and family. 

I also like to write down some kind of a “lesson” or insight I got from the book.  

9. Poems 

If you enjoy writing poetry or want to start, you can dedicate a notebook to writing creative prompts and work on them one at a time. It’s a great way to get started.  

Don’t get stressed out by starting at a blank page. Let your creative flow go without hesitation. Just make sure to have the notebook with you because you never know when you will get inspired. 

10. Recipes 

If you love cooking or baking as much as I do, you can start a recipe book.  

It’s a great way to keep track of the best recipes you’ve learned. Whether it’s the one you’ve found on Pinterest or the one you’ve inherited from your grandmother.  

You can also write down your thoughts about the meal and what it tasted like. It can help you develop your cooking skills if you decide to make a change.  

Creating a recipe bank is also an amazing idea to keep the recipes that you want to try out later.  

11. Travel Journal  

You can fill your empty notebook with your past vacations. Write down what you’ve experienced, what food you’ve tried, what people you’ve met, and so on. 

You can also draw a mini-map of the places you’ve been to. You can even stick stamps and brochures. 

It’s an amazing way to keep memories.  

12. Workout tracker 

Whether you want to lose weight, maintain a healthy body, or gain mass, having a workout tracker is a great idea to do it.  

Write down your current measurements, your goals, due dates, and workout routines.  

Did you know that keeping track of your fitness program helps you create a workout habit that sticks? 

Try it. 

13. Spiritual journal 

Creating a spiritual journal is another amazing idea for utilizing your blank notebook to feel amazing.  

You can track and plan your spiritual journey in one place.  

Write down the prayers you say, or your holiday plans. Testimonials on YouTube that you want to watch and your favorite verses that motivate you.  

Keep track of your answered prayers and you will be amazed.  

14. Meal planning 

Why planning your meal is important? 

Well, for me there are several reasons why I love it: 

1. It saves so much time. 

You reduce grocery store trips; you know what needs to be prepped; it reduces wandering at the grocery store; you don’t stress about what to cook. 

2. It’s great for health.

 You’re eating the right amount; you have more control over your choices (let’s say if you know that you’re having a dinner out, you prepare a lighter breakfast and lunch). 

3. Money. 

 You save money because you cook at home more and eat out less. Planning your meals can help reduce food waste. 

If you don’t know how to start planning your meals there’s an amazing meal planning service that you can try out for free.

15. Dream diary 

Have you ever had this feeling of how weird your dream was, but you don’t remember what exactly it was about? 

Or have you ever had the same dream multiple times and wondered what it meant? 

If so, having a dream diary is a great way to keep track of your dreams. 

Put one of your blank notebooks and a pen by your bed so you can write down your dream before you forget what it was about. You can even doddle the scenes or objects you saw in it.  

16. Trip planning 

Trip planning is one of my favorites. Before going on a trip we all research the places we want to visit, the food we want to try, the hotels we’re going to stay at, and so on. 

I always write all the information down in my notebook. For some reason, I prefer doing that rather than using my laptop notes. It gives me some sense of … I don’t even know, it’s just more me. Writing things down.  

So, you can use your notebook to plan out your trips: 

• Country/city 
• Where to stay at 
• Transportation 
• Attractions 
• Food 
• Day-by-day schedule 
• Souvenirs to buy 

Write it all down and it will motivate and inspire you even more. 

17. Grocery list 

Write down supplies you’re running out of so it doesn’t take you a while to remember what it is you need to buy once you’re in a grocery store.  

18. Sketchbook  

I love drawing and the great thing about it is that no matter how experienced you are, you lose track of the time when you do it.  

It’s a great way to record your emotions and relieve stress.  

Try to draw one thing on each page, that will prevent crunching all of your doddles on one page looking too busy.  

I enjoy drawing portraits and painting landscapes. 

Just let your pencil flow freely and transfer your quirky imagination to the paper, it’s amazing. 

19. New words 

When you learn a new word, write it down, and make a couple of sentences to practice and improve your vocabulary.  

20. Affirmations 

When you feel down having a book full of positive affirmations is a great way to help you change your attitude and thoughts to be more optimistic.  

What are the affirmations in the first place? 

They are phrases or mantras that you repeat to yourself that describe a specific outcome or who you want to be. 

Examples of positive affirmations: 

• I am loved. 
• The tools I need to succeed are in my possession. 
• I am calm. 
• I am vibrant. 
• Other people will not take advantage of me. 
• I have faith in my social skills. 
• I have confidence in my skills. 
• Happiness is within my grasp. 
• I am talented. 
• I am not afraid to be wrong. 

21. Passwords 

It’s hard to not use the same password on more than one website right? 

If you’re like me, having lots of different accounts on everything, having a password book is not a bad idea. 

However, make sure that your password book is in a safe place where other people won’t find it.  

22. Letters 

You can write letters to people who you’d love to write to but for some reason, you can’t.  

Sometimes it can have a stress relief effect.  

You can also practice writing amazingly creative letters, which is good for your brain!  

23. Gardening Journal 

I’ve always been wanting to have a lot of plants. 

The gardening journal is perfect for keeping a detailed list of the plants you have, how to take care of them, tracking when they were last watered, and so on. 

Once I get my plants I will for sure have a gardening journal.  

24. Track your time 

If you’re a procrastinator or simply want to be more mindful of your time, tracking it is a great idea.  

You can do it by keeping your notebook on your desk and scribbling down the time when you switch tasks. Then, you review your time usage later and see where you get stuck. 

There’s an article where I talk about the Pomodoro Technique. I found it very amazing and use it myself.

Click here to get a Time Block Task Sheet.

25. Plan an event 

Turning your notebook into a planning paradise is amazing! 

Preparing for a celebration can be very stressful. So whether it’s a wedding, Christmas, or birthday party having a journal exclusively for planning events is a must-have!  

Keep appointment info, color swatches, music playlists, food, guest lists, dates, and to-do lists in one place so you don’t lose your head. 

26. Vision Board 

Have you ever heard of a vision board? Imagine that but in a journal.  

You can write down the craziest fantasy of your best life. Cut out pictures of cars, houses, trips, and more from magazines and paste them into your vision board journal.  

It’s a funny way to get motivated and inspired. 

27. Health log 

A health log can be very helpful for people who have any type of medical condition. I think it’s great to track the symptoms that you have, triggers, medications that you’re taking, and any kind of information that is relevant to your condition. 

It can help you see the big picture of your situation, see what you can improve, and handle it better overall.  

Another super helpful thing about it is that you can discuss your health log with your doctor.  

Especially if you’re like me, always forgetting things and when it’s time to share with your care provider, you forget all the details. 

28. Places to visit in your city 

If there are places where you haven’t been yet in your city, which probably there are, you can write them down and make a plan to visit them.  

It can also be a small but super cozy restaurant that you heard of from your friends but never had a chance to visit. Go ahead and make a list.  

29. Gratitude journal 

One of the main keys to happiness is gratitude. So you can create your gratitude journal with one of the blank notebooks you have. 

Make it a habit to write down at least one thing that you’re grateful for each day. It’s okay if you write the same thing for multiple days in a row. The goal is to make it a habit and be thankful for everything that we already have!  

30. Track your habits 

Tracking your habits can be very helpful in increasing the quality of your life. 

All you need to do is to write down certain habits that you want to track, then mark whether you did that habit or not each day.  

In a month you take a look at your records and you can see your habitual routines. Now you can tackle any habit and make changes. 

Another way is to write down a habit you’d like to implement in your life and mark it every day as you do it. It helps you track your progress and it’s a great way to implement positive habits in your life.  

It can be anything, drinking more water, exercising or at least stretching every day, watching less TV, reading a book, etc.  

31. Blogging journal 

If you have a blog like mine, you know how many things out there that you need to do. And without creating a journal where you can keep up with every single thing such as blog post ideas, social media promotion, plugins to add and so much more, you can go crazy! 

So dedicating one of your notebooks to blogging is very helpful! 

32. Sticker collection 

If you’re obsessed with stickers you can collect the most unique and beautiful ones in your notebook.  

I know some people who do that! 

33. Astrology journal 

For those who love astrology or want to start studying it, you can keep the movements of the moon, sun, and stars throughout the year. 

It can be very exciting and interesting to see how their position changes affect your mood and well-being.  

I honestly want to start doing it, because I love reading horoscopes I’m really curious how our personality basis depends on what was the position of stars when we were born.   

34. Side hustle ideas 

You can keep track of side hustle ideas you’ve tried or want to try.  

Write down how much money you get or can get and how much time you spend on it.  

If you have all the ideas floating in your head it’s so easy to get overwhelmed, I know that! 

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35. Dream home ideas 

I love visualizing what my dream home will look like.  

Having a notebook where you plan out room layouts, insert photos of furniture you would love to have and décor ideas is great.  

It helps you organize all your ideas related to the perfect home you want and keep them in one place. 

36. Food Tracker 

Keeping a log of everything you eat, including calories; and how much water you drink can help you achieve your goal if you’re trying to lose weight, gain mass, or have better skin and health overall. 

Make it a habit to jot down what you eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all your snacks and water intake. (Don’t forget calorie counting.) 

It sounds overwhelming but it’s a must if you’re trying to achieve the goals I mentioned above. 

37. Home Decluttering Schedule 

If it’s hard for you to stick to a habit of cleaning your house regularly or if you have so many things that need to be done around the house, creating a home decluttering schedule in your blank notebook can be a good idea.  

Download my 5-Minute Tasks Printable to be more productive with minimum stress.

38. Pregnancy Journal 

I used to journal every week of my pregnancy and it was amazing. It was fun to put down what I was feeling, how my baby was developing each week, my cravings, and my quirkiness.  

I also took pictures of my bump every couple of weeks.  

It’s a great way to keep memories of this beautiful pregnancy time. 

Alright, here I listed 38 things you can do with your blank notebook to feel amazing. I hope you enjoyed it! 

Pin it or share it on your social media to let your friends know. 

Now it’s your turn: What do you usually write in your notebook? Are you obsessed with their beautiful designs as much as I am? 

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