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Mental Health journals & planners to provide a space for personal growth, creative expression, record keeping, game development and communication

Welcome to our collection of mental health journals and planners

These mental health journals and planners are specifically designed to support and empower your mental wellbeing journey. Our suite includes the Match Day Journal, Gratitude Journal, Goal Planner and Self-Care Handbook. Each resource has been carefully crafted to enhance different aspects of your life, from reflecting on match days, practicing gratitude, setting and tracking your goals and prioritising self-care.

Dive in to discover tools that resonate with you and start crafting your unique path towards mental resilience and overall wellbeing.

Match Day Journal

This journal serves as a personalised record of each match throughout the season, capturing key moments, scores, personal and team performance. But, what sets the Match Day Journal apart is its focus on emotional reflection. It's not just about recounting the game; it's about reliving the feelings and emotions tied to each match. 

It's a mindfulness exercise cleverly disguised as a soccer logbook, guiding players to reflect on their experiences in a fun and engaging way.

By reflecting on their emotions, players can gain invaluable insights about their reactions, their strengths, and areas for improvement. Over time, these personal narratives pave the way for emotional growth and resilience, both on and off the pitch.

From U7s up to U14s, the journal is tailored to ensure that it's an engaging and impactful resource for all. We believe this Match Day Journal could be a game-changer, creating a new way for young soccer players to connect with the sport they love, while simultaneously fostering emotional awareness and personal development.

For This, I Am Grateful

Welcome to your gratitude journal, a powerful tool designed to help you unlock the potential for increased happiness, resilience, and mindfulness. This journal will guide you on a journey of self-discovery, enabling you to focus on the positive aspects of your life, cultivate deeper connections with others, and foster a more optimistic outlook. As you begin this transformative experience, remember that expressing gratitude is not only about acknowledging the good things in life but also about finding silver linings in challenging situations and appreciating the lessons they bring.

By regularly practicing gratitude, you'll be taking important steps towards improved mental well-being. This journal aims to help you reduce stress and negative emotions while promoting mindfulness, self-esteem, and self-awareness. As you reflect on your daily experiences and emotions, you'll develop a greater understanding of your values and priorities, which can lead to a more fulfilling life. Moreover, cultivating gratitude can enhance your sleep quality and strengthen your relationships with others, creating a positive ripple effect on your overall well-being.

*Research suggests that consciously appreciating the good things in our lives can profoundly affect our well-being and relationships. This exercise helps you better concentrate on and be mindful of the good in your life. In fact, people who routinely express gratitude enjoy better health and greater happiness.

*Emmons, R. A., & McCullough, M. E. (2003). Counting blessings versus burdens: An experimental investigation of gratitude and subjective well-being in daily life. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 84(2), 377-389.

Goal Planner

A planner to help you define, organise, and track your objectives. 

Having goals is crucial because they provide direction, focus, and motivation in various aspects of life. They serve as a roadmap, guiding you towards personal growth, fulfilment, and success. The benefits of setting goals include:

Clear direction: Goals offer a clear sense of purpose, helping you prioritise your time, energy, and resources towards meaningful objectives.

Motivation: Goals create a sense of urgency, inspiring you to work harder and persevere through challenges to achieve the desired outcome.

Improved decision-making: Goals allow you to make better choices by focusing on actions that align with your objectives and contribute to their accomplishment.

Increased self-confidence: Setting and achieving goals can boost self-esteem, as you witness your own ability to overcome obstacles and make progress.

Personal development: Goals encourage personal growth by pushing you to learn new skills, adapt to new situations, and expand your comfort zone.

Sense of accomplishment: Achieving goals can lead to feelings of satisfaction and pride, reinforcing the belief in your own capabilities.

Enhanced time management: Goals help you allocate your time more effectively by prioritising tasks that contribute to your objectives.

The Self-Care Handbook

How to Look After Yourself Mindfully

This self-care handbook serves as a personalised guide to nurturing your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.

It offers a structured approach to understanding your unique needs and preferences, empowering you to make informed decisions that prioritise self-compassion and balance.

By outlining specific self-care strategies, activities, and rituals, the handbook can help you to develop a sustainable routine that supports overall health, reduces burnout, and builds emotional stability.

The Self Esteem Workbook

Helping young footballers build and strengthen their self-esteem by exploring and documenting their strengths, achievements and personal qualities.
This workbook is designed to help young footballers build and strengthen their self-esteem by exploring their strengths, achievements and personal qualities.

Through a series of guided questions and activities, they will learn to recognise and celebrate what makes them unique and valuable. As they work through each section, they'll gain confidence, develop a positive self-image and understand how to overcome challenges.
This workbook is a valuable tool for a young person’s self-esteem development. By guiding them through the activities, you’ll help them recognise their strengths and build confidence.

This shared experience will strengthen your relationship and open up important conversations about self-worth and mental health.

Your support and encouragement will be crucial in helping them see their unique qualities and abilities.

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