If you’re feeling overwhelmed with never-ending thoughts swirling around your head, putting pen to paper is a sure-fire way to find calm – and there’s evidence to prove it, too.
Researchers at Northumbria University found that spending 20 minutes a day jotting down positive experiences and thoughts – “anything from being moved by a good book, painting or piece of music, to falling in love” – was enough to decrease stress levels.
And if that’s not enough to convince you, then these pretty-looking journals will do the trick. We’ve rounded up eight of the best to suit every taste – from plain pages to goal-setting agendas.