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If you love new notebooks but hate staring at empty notebooks, I am going to be sharing 45 empty notebook ideas that you are going to love!
Nowadays many people like to store their ideas digitally and I get that, it’s more convenient you can access them no matter where you are.
(And I have some ideas that I like to have on my electronics especially related to my business).
But personally I am more of a pen and paper person and I like some things written.
45 Empty Notebook Ideas
1) Morning Thoughts
This is one of my favorite empty notebook ideas.
This one is especially more important if you wake up anxious and feel unmotivated.
Dump your morning thoughts in a notebook and take the first step to feel free.
2) Daily Affirmations
You can write some positive affirmations with your morning thoughts.
I have different affirmations for different causes, if you feel anxious, you might want to check out 100 positive affirmations or if you are still holding onto something that is causing hurt, check out healing affirmations.
Other affirmations to check out- Lucky Girl Syndrome: Affirmations And How To Get It. (if you often talk and think negative about yourself).
41 Sunday Affirmations To Help You Recharge For The Week.
3) Wish List
In this wish list you can write down many different things.
You can write about personal goals- things you want or experience, where you want to travel, new books you need, self care items etc.
Also if the holiday season is coming up, Jot down gift ideas for friends and family. Whenever you come across something that would make a great present, add it to your list.
4) Bucket List
Create your life goals that you want or wish to do at least once in your lifetime.
I have an entire category dedicated to bucket list ideas, check out here!
5) Travel Diary
Write about your experiences of anywhere you went to last time, including where you went, what you did, and how you felt.
Maybe also the food and drinks you tasted, including any favorite dishes or recipes you’d like to try making at home.
Note down any unique ingredients that you loved!
6) Recipes You Want To Try
You can write down all the recipes you want to try.
You can categorize them by type, such as appetizers, main courses, desserts, or even by cuisine like Italian, Asian, or vegetarian.
And leave some space next to each recipe name for notes or ratings after you’ve tried them.
7) Workout Tracker
Create a daily or weekly log to record your workouts.
Include details like the type of exercise (strength training, yoga, running), duration, intensity, and any specific exercises or routines you followed.
PLus, how you did compared to the last day or last week. Is there anything that has improved?
8) Book Reviews
I am sure when you read a book, there are some quotes or something that you would like to reflect back to.
Also, Reflect on how the book impacted you. Did it change your perspective on something? Did you connect with any of the situations?
9) Language Learning Notes
If you are currently learning any language, it is important to take notes of what you have learned.
You can come back to these notes anytime you want.
10) Your Favorite Quotes Collection
There are certain quotes that resonate with us. Maybe because you are also going through certain situations.
Write how these quotes connect with you.
11) Mindfulness Exercises
Set small mindfulness goals for yourself in your notebook, such as practicing for 5 minutes each day or integrating mindfulness into specific activities.
At the end of each week, review your mindfulness practices and their effects.
12) Art Sketches
Draw something that makes you feel happy or relaxed, using art as a form of self-expression and stress relief.
13) Music Playlist Ideas
Create a playlist of your all-time favorite songs, regardless of genre or mood. This is a great way to have a go-to mix of music that you love.
14) Passwords
Most of us have multiple emails and social media accounts. And if you have to click on forget password more often than not, make a list of passwords.
15) Gratitude List
I think one of the best reasons to practice gratitude is because it somehow makes it easier to cope with challenges and setbacks.
Here are 100 daily gratitude list ideas.
16) Everyday Intention
If you miss clarity in your everyday life, making lists of your everyday intentions is something you could try.
Learn how to make daily intentions and weekly intentions.
17) Poem and Stories
It’s great if you can write your own. But if not but love poems and stories from other people, you can write the ones you really love and want to remember.
18) Restaurant Reviews
You must have some favorite restaurant, note down if you have more in mind that you want to try next.
19) Pet Care Ideas
If you have pets, you can keep track of your babies vaccinations, medications, and vet appointments.
You can also write about a pet’s daily activities, like feeding times, exercise routines, and grooming schedules.
If you have special memories (which I am sure you do) you can write them down as well and this instantly boosts your mood.
20) Seasonal Reflections
By reflecting on each season, you can observe how you’ve grown and changed over time. It helps you recognize patterns in your life and see how you’ve developed through different phases.
Since we are heading to fall season, here are 40 Autumn Journal Prompts to Get Inspired This Fall.
21) Self-care Routines
Use your notebook to outline a regular self-care routine.
This could include daily, weekly, and monthly activities that help you relax and take care of yourself.
For example, you might schedule a daily morning meditation, weekly bath, or monthly spa day.
22) Home Decor Ideas
You can become your kind of creative, make mood boards in your notebook to visualize how different elements will come together.
Combine images, fabric samples, and paint swatches to see how they match. Find ideas on Pinterest.
23) Podcast Recommendations
If you like podcasts, there are so many good ones out there. Depending on what kind of podcasts you prefer, make a list of them.
24) Birthday and Anniversary Plan
I guess this can be done on your mobile phones as well. You can set an alarm so you don’t forget about the birthdays and other important dates.
In a notebook you can front page to write important dates and stuff.
25) Kind Experiences
We sometimes think there are not enough good people in the world as everyone is thinking about themselves but this is simply not true!
I am sure you can recall some past experiences when somebody helped you unconditionally.
How did you feel when someone did something kind to you? Write about that experience.
26) Productivity Tips and Tricks
If your life is repeating in the same cycle, maybe it’s the time to reflect.
Find out some productivity ideas and hacks to help you feel motivated and interested in your daily life.
27) Morning Routine Plan
Create a morning routine plan in your planner/notebook that is sustainable, easy to follow and helps you wake up slowly and without any rush.
If you find it challenging to stick to a morning routine, check out how to create a mindful morning routine and how to become a morning person.
28) Letter Writing
In this quick text and facetime era, there are still people who genuinely appreciate written letters, I know I surely do.
Even if you have no plans to send them, it’s fun to write them down.
PS- If anyone has done something wrong to you in the past and those things are still in your heart making you feel bad, write a letter for that person.
You don’t have to send it to them.
You will laugh when you look back in a few years.
29) Hobbies
Do you know what your hobbies are? The thing is we won’t know unless we go ahead and try a few different things.
If you haven’t found your hobby yet, here are 52 interesting hobby ideas to explore your favorite ideas.
30) Business Ideas
Don’t we all have business ideas we want to start since we were in college?
I have probably more ideas than I can count from both of my hands.
If you often think about these ideas and you are stuck with them in your mind, it’s time to write them down.
31) Daily Reflections On Life Lessons
Many things happen in our day to day life- some good and some bad.
Our human behavior forgets the good ones pretty fast and remembers and overthink the bad ones.
It is good to dump them both from your mind so you can be free from both and go to bed relaxed and have peace of mind.
32) Travel Bucket List
I have a list of countries that I want to travel to.
When I read travel blogs, I also make notes of something that I think I find useful in the future.
My memory isn’t very good so I write them down so I don’t forget about them.
And the chances are you don’t even have to go back to this if it’s important information, you will not forget about it once you write that down.
33) Health and Beauty Tips
Write about your daily health habits, such as your diet, exercise routine, or sleep patterns. This helps you keep track of what’s working for you and what might need improvement.
34) Recipes You Want To Try
If you want to try food from different cuisines, write down ideas about what you want to eat like Chinese, Indian or Thai and then specific recipes you want to try?
35) Positive News
In a time when we are surrounded by negative news all around, it is good to find something good that is also a part of our lives but often goes unnoticed.
36) Adventure Bucket List
Organize your adventure ideas by priority. This could include anything from skydiving to visiting a particular country or trying a new extreme sport.
37) Self-Discovery Prompts
If you want to know more about yourself, journal prompts are the best way to do that. Here are 71 questions to ask yourself.
38) Cooking Tips and Tricks
You can use your notebook to write down flavor combinations that work well together.
It can help you experiment with new dishes and increase the taste of your meals.
39) Solo Date Experience
You can have a section of your notebook to plan entire days focused on self-care and fun.
You can plan a day where you go out for a movie, try a new hobby, or spend the day pampering yourself at home.
If you aren’t sure, here are 100 solo date ideas to build a healthy relationship with yourself and how to make the most out of your solo date.
40) Mind Mapping
Mind mapping is a fun way to use your notebook. If you find simple text boring, these mix maps can work for you. Here is a guide on how to make a mind map.
41) Weekly Goals
Write down your weekly goals.
At the end of each week, reflect on what you’ve accomplished. Write about what went well, what didn’t, and how you can improve next week.
42) Yearly Goals
I love setting yearly goals and making a vision board for it.
Write down your major goals for the year. It could be related to personal development, career advancements, financial milestones, or health and overall wellness.
43) Monthly Lists
These lists can help you stay organized and on track. Like you can create a monthly budget, monthly to-do list etc.
44) Favorite Childhood Books
I am sure you have some memories from your childhood books, why not go back in time and remember those.
45) Self-Improvement Goals
Do you have self improvement goals you want to achieve whether it is to learn a new skill or anything else? If you aren’t sure, choose from 51 personal growth goals ideas.
Final Thoughts– That were 45 empty notebook ideas and I hope you found some ideas helpful.
With these ideas you’ll never feel you have nothing to write about.
