this is a really high quality notebook/journal/diary.
the thing that sets this away from the norm is that there are no dates printed at all. allowing you full choice to what goes in it and when.
the book itself is bound in a pvu leather, with the Monk logo being the only print/embossed item on the book. it has an elastic strap and pen holder.
whilst the thoughts behind it have some religious connotations, of enlightenment, mindfulness, empathy, recognition and selflessness. even if you don't have any beliefs, just taking a minute to think about them is a really good start.
love this book and what it stands for.
Self care, motivation, mindfulness this is a great set if you are on a personal journey, I got this for my daughter who will absolutely love this, she loves to document everything.
Really nice layout inside of all the books, lovely quality paper, a lot of thought has gone into this set.
I do think that £24.99 is very high on the day of ordering but I know my daughter will get a lot from using them.
All you need for a daily journal is a notebook and a pen. But this provides a more structured approach and the combination of exercises and goals and light-touch instruction booklet enable you to find somewhere to start. They also enable you to look back at what you said last time and consider progress.
This could be a good tool for stepping out of the preoccupations of depression and anxiety - when the mind may be focused on one problem without seeing a path to development. It invites you to think about how to shift from where you are now to where you want to be. There are worked examples to make it easier.
These workbooks you can dip in and out of, but they are probably best used to shift and build regular habits of mind and action. The approach is based round the 21/90 'rule' - that it takes 21 days to nurture a new habit and 90 days to turn this into a lifestyle. There is a recognition of inner conflict and a need to align actions with values. There are also challenge questions that help you step out of a rut.
Plenty of activity for your money and could be a good preparation for those considering therapy.
This is definitely not my cup of tea - my own fault for not really checking carefully what was included. You get a lovely presentation box with three books and a bookmark in it, but only one of the books is any good to me.
I was after a set of journal planners, ideally, but two of the books are full of techniques and mindfulness jargon that I'm just not into. I don't care about mind maps, automatic writing, getting in touch with my inner whatever. I just wanted some nice notebooks to write things down in without all the extra stuff cluttering up the majority of the pages.
The third book, a nice thick hardback book, has some writing space and weekly planners - this, I do like very much. Not quite what I expected, but again that's my fault and I'm only knocking off one star because even if I was into the mindfulness/new age garbage, you don't get much writing space in two of the books due to excessive tips, advice and guidelines.
Honestly, this would make a wonderful gift for anyone crazy about getting in touch with their emotional psyche or whatever, and it is beautifully presented. Everything is produced to a very high standard. It's just not for me.
I chose this set for my partner and found that we will both benefit from it. It is a very clever life advisor and organiser that helps you get back focus, wellness and productivity. This is much better than using an electronic device as when I tried that I was easily side tracked. The self-awareness and worth section is very thought provoking and made both of us think about the mundane rut we were stuck in. The mind program is good, and I can see how this is going to really help us be more productive, more organised and happier in the new upcoming year. What I thought might be a planner has turned out to be that and so much more. It is lovely quality; the cover is gorgeous, and the paper is good quality. This would make a fantastic gift for professional and procrastinators alike. Very impressed.
This is a beautifully packaged set of guides and journals designed to inspire and support mindfulness and good habit forming. The guides and workbooks are detailed and would require a lot of commitment to use correctly. Concepts are clearly explained and the materials in the workbook and journal support your journey. The journal it self is a lovely book and really good quality.
My problem, I guess, is that I just don't have the discipline to work through a book like this, tracking habits daily and completing regular mind exercises. It is aspirational, who does not want a better life, or to be a better person. But I don't think that this is the right route for me.
this is a really high quality notebook/journal/diary.the thing that sets this away from the norm is that there are no dates printed at all. allowing you full choice to what goes in it and when.the book itself is bound in a pvu leather, with the Monk logo being the only print/embossed item on the book. it has an elastic strap and pen holder.whilst the thoughts behind it have some religious connotations, of enlightenment, mindfulness, empathy, recognition and selflessness. even if you don't have any beliefs, just taking a minute to think about them is a really good start.love this book and what it stands for.
This is definitely not my cup of tea - my own fault for not really checking carefully what was included. You get a lovely presentation box with three books and a bookmark in it, but only one of the books is any good to me.I was after a set of journal planners, ideally, but two of the books are full of techniques and mindfulness jargon that I'm just not into. I don't care about mind maps, automatic writing, getting in touch with my inner whatever. I just wanted some nice notebooks to write things down in without all the extra stuff cluttering up the majority of the pages.The third book, a nice thick hardback book, has some writing space and weekly planners - this, I do like very much. Not quite what I expected, but again that's my fault and I'm only knocking off one star because even if I was into the mindfulness/new age garbage, you don't get much writing space in two of the books due to excessive tips, advice and guidelines.Honestly, this would make a wonderful gift for anyone crazy about getting in touch with their emotional psyche or whatever, and it is beautifully presented. Everything is produced to a very high standard. It's just not for me.
�Self care, motivation, mindfulness this is a great set if you are on a personal journey, I got this for my daughter who will absolutely love this, she loves to document everything.Really nice layout inside of all the books, lovely quality paper, a lot of thought has gone into this set.I do think that �24.99 is very high on the day of ordering but I know my daughter will get a lot from using them.
All you need for a daily journal is a notebook and a pen. But this provides a more structured approach and the combination of exercises and goals and light-touch instruction booklet enable you to find somewhere to start. They also enable you to look back at what you said last time and consider progress.This could be a good tool for stepping out of the preoccupations of depression and anxiety - when the mind may be focused on one problem without seeing a path to development. It invites you to think about how to shift from where you are now to where you want to be. There are worked examples to make it easier.These workbooks you can dip in and out of, but they are probably best used to shift and build regular habits of mind and action. The approach is based round the 21/90 'rule' - that it takes 21 days to nurture a new habit and 90 days to turn this into a lifestyle. There is a recognition of inner conflict and a need to align actions with values. There are also challenge questions that help you step out of a rut.Plenty of activity for your money and could be a good preparation for those considering therapy.
This is a beautifully packaged set of guides and journals designed to inspire and support mindfulness and good habit forming. The guides and workbooks are detailed and would require a lot of commitment to use correctly. Concepts are clearly explained and the materials in the workbook and journal support your journey. The journal it self is a lovely book and really good quality.My problem, I guess, is that I just don't have the discipline to work through a book like this, tracking habits daily and completing regular mind exercises. It is aspirational, who does not want a better life, or to be a better person. But I don't think that this is the right route for me.
I misread the description when requesting to review this on the vine program. I thought it was a blank journal. I didn't realise it was a mindfulness journal until it arrived.I have passed this on to a friend who will make better use of it than I would have.
I chose this set for my partner and found that we will both benefit from it. It is a very clever life advisor and organiser that helps you get back focus, wellness and productivity. This is much better than using an electronic device as when I tried that I was easily side tracked. The self-awareness and worth section is very thought provoking and made both of us think about the mundane rut we were stuck in. The mind program is good, and I can see how this is going to really help us be more productive, more organised and happier in the new upcoming year. What I thought might be a planner has turned out to be that and so much more. It is lovely quality; the cover is gorgeous, and the paper is good quality. This would make a fantastic gift for professional and procrastinators alike. Very impressed.