Scrapbook– this can be as simple or detailed as you like (doesn’t need to be scrapbooking like your grandmother does!). If some of their suggestions puzzle you, ask them why they think you should add them to your list. You may find that, even though you don’t write down their initial suggestion, it inspires you to think of another goal. If you liked this post on things to do with empty notebooks then you probably (hopefully!) will like these too: It might seem a bit sad to think about, but we all dream of things we want to do before our time is up. It isn't always about "before we die," but it creates a sense of urgency. Your online profile lets you make a list, keep a record of achievements, meet others who want to achieve life goals, and be inspired by their achievements. Their photos of a hike up a volcano, a Michelin-starred meal in one of the Shard’s restaurants, or a trip to a cocoa plantation may be the motivation you need to make your dreams a reality.

Mental health journaling– this is a great way to focus on your mental health and ensure you are making it a priority. Kindness ideas– I love this for using an empty notebook! You can even get your whole family involved which keeping and planning ideas for spreading kindness. Daily planner– if you don’t currently have a daily planner you can use the empty notebook for it. Here’s a free daily planner I released that you could use for inspiration for the layout.

Time to make it real

I hope that this post gave you some helpful ideas and inspiration for how to use your notebook! Remember, that these are ideas that should help you use it however works the best for you and either benefits your life or entertains you in a way that you are looking for. Recipe book– turn your empty notebook into a recipe book that you can add to as you try new recipes and love them. Visit major cultural landmarks like the Eiffel Tower in France, the Taj Mahal in India, the pyramids of Egypt, Petra in Jordan, the Colosseum in Greece, Stonehenge in England, or Christ the Redeemer in Brazil Brain dumps- get into a mood where you have a ton going on in your mind? Then turn one of your empty notebooks as the place you use as a brain dump. Online course note taking- use this opportunity to take a free online class and use the notebook to take notes from it.

For example, you might decide you’d like to write entries spontaneously, recording relevant thoughts or observations whenever they occur to you. One day, you will wake up and there won’t be any more time to do the things you’ve always wanted. Do it now.” Letters– you can use the notebook to write letters to yourself or others that you don’t actually send to express yourself honestly.Gratitude journal : Keep a place to reflect on the special things you’ve done so far. This will be a great motivator to keep working on your list! Creating your list can feel overwhelming. It takes Inner Work® and self-reflection to create a list that aligns with your values. There are many ways you can approach this. But, if you need a hand, BetterUp is here. Our coaches can help you figure out what matters to you and thrive. MiGOALS notebooks do not just make fantastic companions for goal setting and dream chasing. Keep one as a dream journal with a pen on your bedside table and jot down your most fascinating dreams as they happen; whether you read through in the morning or some time later, you will almost certainly be surprised by what you find. Whether you unearth a unique idea or just have a laugh, a dream journal is an excellent addition to your bedside essentials. Visualization– use the notebook to write about visualizations you have for the future and what you want your dream life to look like. Sketchbook- this may seem like an obvious use but we often forget that we can use any unlined notebook for sketching especially if it’s casual.