More than merely blank lines, this two-year "next-gen" journal is packed with positivity and pointers for improving mental health, happiness, and success in college and life. Each day has a different tip at the top based on research and experience of college students.
Monday Manners: practical tips for better behavior and life skills to establish early on
Tuesday Tips: smart advice and survival insights from Dr. Dave and his daughters to succeed in college and in life
Wednesday ("Hump Day") Happy Hacks: research-based tips and tools to increase positivity, gratitude, mental health, hope, and happiness
Thursday Myths: tons of myths are debunked about college life with realities provided
Friday Fill in the Blanks: prompts to journal your thoughts and feelings about goals, friends, favorites, food, fun, and much more!
Saturday TED Talks: summaries and QR codes to listen and learn from the best TED Talks on topics relevant to college students!
Sunday Stress Busters: science-based strategies to manage challenges, worry, fear, and anxiety
Then a perfect amount of space each day to write down both "Memories Made," "Tough Times." and Lessons Learned." PLUS! Space for your daily gratitude. Rate each day with emojis. Don't forget the "Did You Know" fact or tip at the bottom of each page. We even snuck in some random games and coloring pages!
The front of the journal has space designed to jot down roommates' names, room to write down classes, instructors, grades, goals, and more!
Today's generation of college students prefer learning in smaller daily doses. Simple tips, happy hacks, stress-busters and the top TED Talks are spread across 2 years. The bottom of each page is saved for Year 2, so students can reflect on what happened one year earlier, which is the top half of each page.
Drawing on decades of research, Dr. Dave and his daughters crafted timely tips to arm students in their battles with stress, mental health struggles, and for getting along in their dorm room to succeeding in the classroom. It's like having a professor and professional counselor in your backpack!
It's much more than a journal, it's a journey!