What are creative ways to fill a notebook or blank journal pages?
If you’ve made it to this post, then chances are you have one (or several) notebooks laying around that you would like to fill up. So, today I’ll share a few ways you can easily make use of any empty pages in your notebook.
I’ve always loved stationary so I always found myself buying pretty notebooks even though I had plenty that wasn’t filled.
Because we all know that satisfying feeling of a brand new empty notebook and feeling like you can take on the world.
Still, to this day I have tons of notebooks that aren’t fully used, yet I find myself reaching for them when need space to write. And while I’ve made the switch to digital planning I still find ways to fill up my digital notebook and use my paper notebooks when I don’t want to look at a screen.
All in all, notebooks can be used in many ways to improve creativity, productivity, personal growth, and other important areas of your life. They can also be used to track your growth and process.
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Here are 10 creative ways to fill an empty notebook that will help you maximize the use of your notebooks!
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Things To Write In Your Notebook
1. Prayer Journal
Journaling is not only very beneficial to your mental wellness but is an excellent way for you to have daily talks with God. Using a notebook as a prayer journal can help reduce stress and strengthen your faith.
You can use this space to write prayers, daily gratitude towards all you have, or even write about things that you expect God to do in your life.
This is a fantastic way to reflect on all that He brought you through and the many blessings you’ve received in life.
2. Marriage Journal
Creating a space for your relationship/marriage is one of the many things you can take notes on for fun.
Having a relationship journal can be used to create a couple’s bucket list, date night ideas, goals, memory keepsakes, weekly check-ins, and many more ideas that can help improve your relationship and help you stay connected with your partner.
Another thing that you fill empty notebook pages in your marriage journal is for your managing your monthly budget. This a great way to make use of blank pages in your journal or notebook!
3. Pet Care Tracker
If you have a pet then dedicating a few pages to keep track of your pet’s feeding schedule, vet appointments, grooming schedule, playtime, monthly pet expenses, and medical information is an awesome way to help you stay on top of your pet’s care and overall health.
Nonetheless, having a place that you can refer to regarding your pet’s information will save you time and stress!
4. Goal Setting
You don’t need a planner to start setting goals. Utilizing empty pages in your notebooks to get clear on your goals can help you create a game plan to turn your dreams into reality.
Simply categorizing your goals and getting specific in each area of your life is a fantastic way to start incorporating new habits into your daily schedule.
5. Routines
In addition to goal setting, using the extra pages in your notebook for creating personalized daily routines can help you get a step closer to goals each day.
Curating a morning routine, afternoon routine, and/or evening routine can help you form positive habits and give you something to look forward to each day.
This space can also be used for seasonal routines to help you embrace each season and get in the festive spirit!
6. Affirmations
Having a space where you can look at when you want to bring more positivity into your day is a great way to fill up your notebook.
Writing down a few affirmations for encouragement and motivation can uplift your mood and serves as a great reminder.
There is so much power in words and how we speak to ourselves has an impact on how we feel about ourselves and how we live our day-to-day life.
7. Inspirational Notes & Ideas
Using your notebook for inspiration is a fantastic way to stay inspired.
Creating a vision board and having a visual of things that inspire you is a creative way to fill up your notebook and can serve a great purpose in your life.
When you stay inspired, you allow yourself to try new things, and helps you to step out of your comfort zone.
8. Brain Dumping
One of the simplest ways to fill up empty pages in your notebook is by using it as a space to brain dump.
Brain dumping is a good way to improve mental clarity, especially if you’re someone who has a busy mind full of thoughts, and things you need to do or would like to do.
By doing so you are able to think more clearly and organize your thoughts.
9. Cooking Recipes
A very resourceful way to fill up your empty notebook pages is by using them for recipes.
Whether it’s recipes you would like to try or ones that you currently enjoy, this will save you time while preparing your delicious meals.
As a bonus, you could make grocery lists for each recipe so that you save yourself time in the future when grocery shopping.
10. Home Management
Keep your home life organized by using blank pages in your notebook to create a cleaning schedule, track vehicle, and home maintenance, manage finances, and other important areas of your home life to help you feel more organized.
While it may seem overwhelming, getting your home life organized can give you peace of mind and help you stay on top of your responsibilities.
Which is why is one of the most productive things to write in your notebook!
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