The Useful Journal
Stay for reviews of dot grid notebooks used for bullet journaling that include an in-depth analysis of the journal's construction, packaging, features and paper. I am one of the only reviewers investigating the company behind the journal, including their approach to environmental and social responsibility.
I use all these notebooks for my own journaling practice, which helps me keep track of things, express my creativity and manage my mental health. Along the way I've explored new ways to decorate my journal and have fallen in love with washi tape art, so this is often a feature of my videos.
My YouTube channel works alongside my website TheUsefulJournal.com, where you can compare features of dot grid notebooks to find the one that best suits you, or view all the themes I've used in my past journals.
I'd love to hear your feedback on my reviews, your questions and which journals you would specifically like me to review. If you use my creative ideas, I love seeing pictures!
Annual reading stats and flip-through of my reading journal
Пробую новые идеи для своего журнала на 2026 год.
Подборка журналов на 2026 год — предварительный обзор моих новых журналов
Журналы, которые я обещал использовать в 2025 году, и те, которые я действительно использовал
Обзор блокнота Leela Journals с точечной сеткой плотностью 160 г/м²
Приносят ли плоды мои атомные привычки?
Восторженное знакомство с перьевыми ручками от человека, который пользуется ими ежедневно!
Одна атомная привычка не сработала, но у меня есть план, как это исправить.
8 вещей, которые следует учитывать при выборе обложки для журнала
Journal your dreams for insight into your brain
How to clean out your old clothes
PWM an atomic habit approach to stop interrupting in my journal
Why I Journal - see many completed layouts
Leela Journals unboxing cottage core stationery and notebooks
Pirate theme washi tape art layouts in my August journal!
Implementing atomic habits in my August journal
A 160gsm dotted notebook from India - The Jotting Dots journal review
Learn from your trackers and see photos of 50 years in my Koko & Lynn journal flip through
I read Atomic Habits by James Clear and am changing my life
Paper snowflakes for my journal because it's cold here in July
Trying new trackers in my second journal setup for 2025
How to choose which GSM paper you need in YOUR journal
Clean out your clothes and feel better about yourself - clothing audit journal
I changed my mind about these notebooks after I used them
June 2025 journal walkthrough
120gsm Scribbles that Matter review
Don't give up! My steady path to monetising YouTube as a creative
May journal spreads - washi tape coral reef theme with photo albums
Huge range of real filled-in dutch door journal layouts
Сравнительный обзор ноутбуков Leuchtturm1917 и Moleskine