We are both writers. Brainstormers. Collectors of ideas. Quote hoarders. Notetakers. List makers. Planners. Collectively, we have used many methods over the years to record and keep track of our thoughts and ideas. From shoeboxes, index cards, yellow legal pads, spiral notebooks, and Covey planners, to apps like Google Calendar, Google Keep, Evernote, and ToDoist, we are always looking for ways to stay organized and keep track of our thoughts. So it was only a matter of time before we arrived at this place where we created a journal in a style that simply made a lot of sense to both of us. 

We are proud to offer you a journaling and planning system intentionally designed with incredible flexibility because we truly believe that there is no one right way to journal. We combined several design features into one system that can be personalized and adapted to your own style. You may even start using #JournalLAP in one way and then change course and direction as the days move forward. We encourage you to make it your own. 

Journaling is a powerful practice. It can help us:

• Keep track of ideas
• Get your creative juices flowing
• Make connections
• Reflect
• Reduce stress and have a cathartic effect
• Brainstorm
• Process and clear the mind
• Focus us on our highest priority work
• Promote gratitude, balance, and peace of mind

A weekly planning calendar is included in the system on every 8th page spread. This allows you to use the seven-page spreads in between as daily pages, if you choose. The week is a perfect unit length for planning and prioritizing your time. It is undated to give you as much flexibility as possible. Add your own dates as you choose. The seven-page spreads in between the weekly calendars have been specially designed to include multiple features loved by journal and planning aficionados. 

THE LEFT PAGE:

At the top you will find a powerful quote from a DBC Inc. author that will allow you to start your day with some inspiration, motivation, and /or reflection. 

Next are seven bullet points. There are literally hundreds of ways they an be used from to-do lists, daily gratitudes, affirmations, big goals, meeting agenda items, etc. We can’t wait to hear how you choose to use them!

Below the bullet points, you will find a lined section for morning thoughts, freewriting, note-taking, reflections on the quote, or however YOU choose to use them. 

THE RIGHT PAGE:

This page has been designed with a light dot matrix that is perfect for Bullet Journaling, sketchnotes, doodling, notes, or maybe even something different every day depending on your needs.