Quick Answer
The New You Bundle Green pairs the Five Minute Journal and Best Year Journal to help you build gratitude, set authentic goals, and create an action plan. Use the five steps below to turn these journals into a daily routine that sticks.
Why Two Journals Work Better Than One
The New You Bundle Green includes two journals with different jobs: the Five Minute Journal focuses on daily gratitude and mindset, while the Best Year Journal helps you set goals and map out the year. Using them together means you build a daily habit and a bigger picture at the same time, so your morning reflection connects to your long-term plans.
If you are new to journaling, starting with both can feel like a lot. The key is to keep the Five Minute Journal as your quick daily anchor and use the Best Year Journal for weekly or monthly planning sessions. That way you get the benefit of both without overwhelming your routine.
Trade-Off: Daily Consistency vs. Weekly Planning
The Five Minute Journal is designed for a short daily check-in, which builds momentum but does not give you space for deep planning. The Best Year Journal covers that bigger picture, but it is not meant for everyday use. If you try to write in both every day, you may burn out. Instead, treat the Best Year Journal as your weekly planning companion.
A common mistake is skipping the planning session because it feels less urgent than the daily gratitude entry. Block 15 minutes on the same day each week to review your goals and adjust your action plan. This keeps the two journals working as a system.
How to Use the New You Bundle Green
- Unbox and Set Up Your Journals: Take both journals out and decide where you will keep them. Put the Five Minute Journal by your bed or coffee maker and the Best Year Journal on your desk. This makes it easy to remember both. Checkpoint: both journals are in visible, convenient spots.
- Start Your Morning with the Five Minute Journal: Each morning, open the Five Minute Journal and complete the prompts: list things you are grateful for, set an intention for the day, and note one way to improve. Keep it to five minutes so the habit is easy to maintain. Checkpoint: you completed the morning entry before starting your day.
- Use the Best Year Journal for Weekly Planning: Set aside 15 minutes each week to open the Best Year Journal. Review your goals, check your progress, and write down one concrete action for the coming week. This turns your big goals into a clear plan you can follow. Checkpoint: you have at least one specific action planned for the week.
- End the Day with a Quick Reflection: In the evening, return to the Five Minute Journal. Write down one good thing that happened and one thing you could have done better. This closes the loop and reinforces your growth mindset. Checkpoint: you completed the evening entry and noted one improvement.
- Review Monthly and Adjust Your Plan: Once a month, go through the Best Year Journal and look at your progress. Celebrate what worked, adjust what didn't, and set fresh intentions for the next month. This keeps your plan realistic and motivating. Checkpoint: your goals and action plan are updated for the month ahead.
What's in the Bundle
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New You Bundle - Green: The New You Bundle Green includes the Five Minute Journal and Best Year Journal. You get both a daily gratitude practice and a yearly goal-setting framework in one package, so you can start building the habit and the plan at the same time.
New You Bundle - Green