3 Different Types of Notebooks for Different Types of Journaling

Having the right notebook that fits your style and needs is half of the trick to journaling. When starting a journal or buying a new journal, you should buy one that is practical for your specific needs. For example, if you're buying one to use as a to-do list or bullet journal, one that is small and easy to fit in your pocket or bag would be ideal. But, if it's a research or writing journal that will probably not be leaving your office, a large but sturdy one would be better. Overall, be sure to buy one that YOU like to look at and use because you will likely be looking at and using it every single day. Here are a few that are ideal for certain types of journaling:

1. The Moleskine journal is perfect for bullet journaling, is light and sturdy, and fairly cheap. You can get a set of 3 large moleskin Cahier journals on Amazon for only $12.56 and it's Prime! Moleskines can also be used as Midori traveler's journals and are easily customizable with pockets and inserts all over Pinterest. These are very strong and easy to just throw in a bag to go; order a few today!

2. The plain old composition notebook is ever so simple and old school, but the ideas and possibilities are endless. Personally, I covered mine in duct tape and now use it for creative writing. They're easy to grab and go, and the pages won't ever fall out, but are easy to tear. If you're a student and are looking for something for a research project or are simply studying, this is the book for you; lined pages and super cheap. You can usually get them for a quarter at Wal-Mart during Back-to-School season and I picked up a leather one at Fred Meyer's for only $1.99; they're cheap and practical.

3. If you're more of a professional at journaling and are looking for something sort of pricey (as a planner, that is), then maybe you should consider a Filofax. It's great for long-term and short-term planning, and you customize it to fit your needs (like any journal). You can order them off of Amazon for prices ranging from $50-100, and they even come in a variety of colors, designs and sizes. For someone who is very busy and has a lot on their mind, this is what you need. 

Those are the top 3 that I recommend for those types of journals. Leave a comment below if you want more on this subject, but for now, thanks for reading!

xx Savannah