Stefanie Lechthaler
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Notebooks for journaling - my favourites

Stefanie Lechthaler
31/1/2025
Translation: machine translated

I have rummaged through Galaxus and collected the most beautiful notebooks and diaries. Now nothing stands in the way of you getting started with journaling.

What used to be a diary is now a journal. The term describes the jotting down of thoughts, feelings, experiences or ideas in a notebook. These texts can then be decorated and personalised with sketches or elements such as washi tape, photo collages or stickers. Experienced diarists and authors create real works of art in the process.

Journaling is said to have many positive qualities. It helps you to reflect and practise gratitude and supports you in times of stress, anxiety or sadness. It also boosts your creativity and is a useful tool for organising your life better. With so many benefits, it might be worth giving it a try. I have selected the most beautiful models in our shop that perfectly match your personality.

The discreet ones

Don't like frills and kitsch? Then try simple, classic styles. They are available in a wide range of colours with different lines. This gives you the freedom to choose your own design style.

Love for design

The covers of these notebooks are unusual - but without being over the top. The minimalist shapes and typography give them a unique look. The sophisticated design of the cut edges creates a continuous motif that blends seamlessly into the cover design.

With all senses

These notebooks are as fascinating as they are enchanting. Some of the detailed works of art are printed in such a way that you can feel them with your fingers. Their engravings and shiny embellishments create the illusion of a three-dimensional cover. Can you literally smell the flowers?

Moon worshippers and sun queens

When the sky turns black and everyone snuggles up under the covers at home, it's your time. You wake up, step outside and tan in the moonlight. Or are you a child of the sun who never misses an opportunity to top up on vitamin D? Whether you're a poodle moth or a morpho butterfly, these journals will always navigate you in the direction of your favourite celestial body.

The spell book

You don't want to keep a diary, but you feel called to write your memoirs for posterity. Or you've turned to witchcraft. Whatever the case may be. This book will give your notes the weight they deserve.

Laughter is the best medicine

Can you still remember the seven "sinking steps" "when se projector breaks down"? If not, you should write them down. Preferably in one of these notebooks. That way, you're guaranteed never to forget the quotes from your favourite superiors - not even if your name is "Mister Köppel".

Psssst!

If you are currently practising your love letters for your crushes and labelling your notes "Top Secret" because of embarrassing stories, I recommend a diary with a lock. This way, your most intimate secrets are guaranteed to remain hidden from the eyes of those around you.

Journaling with instructions

Do you lack inspiration or are you not quite ready to start your first journal? These instructions will guide you step by step and make it easier for you to start writing and designing every day.

The 5 Minute Diary - 5 minutes for more mindfulness, gratitude, motivation, self-confidence (Hardcover)
Notebooks + Notepads

The 5 Minute Diary - 5 minutes for more mindfulness, gratitude, motivation, self-confidence

Hardcover

The 5 Minute Diary - 5 minutes for more mindfulness, gratitude, motivation, self-confidence (Hardcover)

The 5 Minute Diary - 5 minutes for more mindfulness, gratitude, motivation, self-confidence

Want to create your own stickers for your journal? I've tested three popular thermal printers and show you which one is really worth buying.

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