Clever Fox Happiness Notebook – Daily Positivity Journal for Women with Prompts & Positive Quotes – Affirmation & Self Esteem Gifts (Rose Gold)

Love it!
I’ve never been much of a journalist but I love the prompts that this journal has. It’s different every day and really helps me to have a better perspective on my life. Highly recommend!

Nice simple journal
I think this a great journal for someone who has never journaled before. So easy to use especially with the prompts. The stickers are a really cute/fun addition. The pocket comes in quite handy to store small things that made me happy at one point or another. I would have preferred a year long but this is a great 6 month journal.

Good for people who want something short, quick, effective, & allows them to think for themselves
Despite being a cheerful, silver lining-type person, I don’t usually keep diaries or gratitude / positivity / etc. journals.I’m not against the idea. In fact, I’ve wanted to since I was a kid, but when I’ve tried to maintain one, I’ve found most prompts to be trite and condescending. Worse yet, without prompts I’d get to the 3rd page or so and find myself anxiously forcing myself to write -every- day to try to avoid feeling guilty for not doing so, and repeating the same things over and over in each entry. Ironically, stress relief journals stressed me out too much for me to keep them going! XDI ran across the “Clever Fox Happiness Notebook” about 5 years after my previous attempt (and predictable failure) at journaling, and decided to test it solely on a whim. Imagine my surprise when I didn’t experience any of the usual problems! :DInstead of prompts that talk about mindfulness and approach subjects in a, “What’s wrong with you, and what are you going to do about it,” way, making you feel judged and guilty for not being perfect at absolutely everything in the world, the “Clever Fox Happiness Notebook” takes a more fact-oriented approach, simply asking for your thoughts and some lists that are only as long as you want to make them.It feels like someone is actually trying to get to know you. The journal asks about: what makes you happy and unhappy; What you like and don’t like; what would you like help with, what kind of help would you like, and from whom; how do you process certain scenarios; what are your behavior patterns as you see them, etc. There is absolutely no judgement involved. :)Each standard entry page is quick to fill out (maybe 3-5 minutes, or as long as you want!), and consists of:* a place for the date* 3 spaces to list what you’re grateful for that day – Having space instead of lines allows you to add as many or as few list items as you want with no pressure or expectations.* 1 question to get to know you (prompt)* 1 follow up question (prompt)* a journal space for any notes you want to add about what happened that day* a self-knowledge or personal development quote at the bottom of the page – Whether you decide to read these or not is up to you. :)The content of each entry page is completely separate from the entry pages on either side of it. This really makes it feel like each page is for 1 day, and the days aren’t specifically connected, so you don’t have to write in them -every- day to maintain a timeline. That puts journaling on YOUR terms, as it should be. Bye bye guilt! :DIt also does NOT have weekly / monthly / yearly / etc. check-in pages, which some people won’t like, but I personally prefer. With the check-ins, I’d always feel like I was on a deadline to fill out x amount of pages, and that would just stress me out. I much prefer something that’s short, sweet, effective, and allows me to think for myself while still providing a bit of guidance. :)The journal also comes with 3 sheets of stickers, some decorative and some productivity-based, and a back pocket to put them in (or any documents that you want to, really).As for the physical object that is the journal, the journal itself is beautiful! It comes in a number of rich, bold colors and is pleasantly soft to the touch. It has a color-matched pen loop and book-closure loop, as well as 3 color-coordinated bookmark ribbons, maintaining visual consistency throughout (which I greatly appreciate!). :DEverything about this journal feels like it’s made from quality material, too! The cover is nice and sturdy. The pages are thick and smooth. Even the stickers feel a little thicker than I normally find journaling stickers to be!All-in-all, this journal is a fantastic -guided- (not controlled) way to stop focusing on the miseries of our current world little by little, and instead, to remember the good things about both us and what we have going for us whenever we need it.It’s so hard to feel good about anything these days, so even if nothing else, why not take 3 minutes every once in a while to feel good about yourself? 🙂

Another Great Planner from Clever Fox
I have used and loved other planners from this brand and adored the idea of a happiness journal for the new year. I have been using this since the start of 2025 and find that simply remembering to get it out daily has really helped with ensuring I stay focused on the positive and stay motivated. I am using it to help with work fatigue and focusing on healthy habits. It is so sturdy and will stay nice looking all year as others from this brand do. I am just blown away by the craftsmanship of this brand for the price, as it is comparable to other fancy brands sold at a fraction of the cost. I live using it and look forward to filling it full!