The Best Wellness Journals for Better Mental and Physical Health
Get inspired with these planners designed to help you reflect on and achieve your goals.
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Whether you’re just starting your wellness journey or are a seasoned pro, journaling helps you reflect, track progress and regain motivation when needed. A wellness journal can be a simple yet powerful tool for prioritizing your physical and mental health, making it an excellent form of self-care.
"A quality wellness journal can keep you organized and accountable on your health journey," says Stefani Sassos, M.S., R.D.N., C.D.N., NASM-CPT, director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Nutrition Lab. "It helps you set goals, create a plan and structure your wellness habits. Many journals also include motivational tips, inspiration and sections for tracking progress."
Who can benefit? Pretty much everyone! "There’s power in writing things down," Sassos explains. "Taking a few moments daily to note your goals and wins can be transformative for your well-being."
Wellness journals come in many forms. Some focus on mental health, others on fitness, and they range from structured prompts to open-ended pages. The key to success is finding a style that works for you, much like gratitude journaling. You can even pair a wellness journal with a top-rated health app for added benefits.
Here, I've rounded up the best wellness journals to get you started, based on customer reviews and GH staff recommendations.
A mindfulness journal that takes a holistic approach to wellness, providing ample space for reflection, this tracker helps you stay on top of monthly intentions, energy levels, sleep, goals, gratitude, movement and overall well-being, making it a great tool for balancing mental and physical health.
"I received this Papier journal as a gift and absolutely love it. It’s high-quality and offers a great mix of structure and creative space," says Sassos.
An excellent tool for addressing anxious thoughts, we love that this guided mental health journal's uncluttered layout is designed to create a calming experience. Thoughtful prompts help you reflect on what happened and how you feel, gently encouraging you to reframe negative thoughts, offering anxiety relief and a fresh perspective — a feature consistently praised in its 800+ five-star Amazon reviews.
This notebook is organized into five color-coded sections designed to support personal growth: Achieving Your Goals, Exploration, Taking Action, Relaxation and Your Personal Journey. Each section offers unique prompts and tools, including spaces for gratitude lists, weekly check-ins, advice and reflections on strengths and challenges. For added inspiration, the journal features tear-out pages with motivational quotes, perfect for display at home or work.
Good Housekeeping 2025 Live Life Beautifully Planner
Of course, we have to recommend the versatile planner our own editors and experts put together. Perfect for those who prefer open-ended journaling, it features blank spaces for each day of the year, allowing you to track habits, plan workouts or self-care, or jot down anything else that matters to you. Scattered throughout are thoughtful ideas and advice from Good Housekeeping to help you create a life that’s as organized and healthy as it is beautiful.
This 12-week fitness-focused journal is designed to track your training and progress, helping you reach your health goals. It includes dedicated pages to log food, water intake, macros, mood, sleep, workout goals and measurements. Features like weekly grocery lists and reflection spaces make it easy to plan ahead and stay on track. The price also includes a matching tape measure and ballpoint pen.
"I also love the additional resources Blogilates offers online, including workout equipment, videos and apparel to support your wellness journey," says Sassos.
Sarah Vincent (she/her) covers the latest and greatest in books and all things pets for Good Housekeeping. She double majored in Creative Writing and Criminal Justice at Loyola University Chicago, where she sat in the front row for every basketball game. In her spare time, she loves cooking, crafting, studying Japanese, and, of course, reading.
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