Discover tools—both physical and digital—that make journaling easier, more enjoyable, and more consistent using the 4 Laws of Behaviour Change.

Hear Michael share why he believes that products can make or break your journaling habit here:

Journaling is one of the most affordable self-care habits, but the right tools can make all the difference.

According to Atomic Habits by James Clear, habits stick when you:

1. Make it obvious

2. Make it attractive

3. Make it easy

4. Make it satisfying

Choosing the right products helps you apply all four laws to your journaling routine.

Here’s how one simple setup can support your habit:

• Moleskine Pocket Journals → Lightweight and easy to carry

• Fisher Space Pen → Durable and satisfying to write with

• Leather Journal Cover → Adds protection, style, and visibility

💡 Pro tip:

The bulk of the journal cover made it obvious in the user’s pocket—prompting journaling whenever they sat down. The nice pen made the habit more attractive. And having both items always within reach made the habit easy and frictionless.

Even small things—like being able to fill pages quickly—make journaling satisfying.

If you prefer to journal digitally, the same 4 Laws apply. Here are 3 top tools:

1. Reflections.App

• Intuitive, beautiful interface

• Built-in prompts and reminders (obvious + easy)

• Streak counter adds satisfaction

• Bonus: Journal Wiser members receive a discount!

2. Notion

• Highly customizable

• Free and feature-rich

• Includes advanced workflows like voice-to-text with AI summaries

• Learn how in Thomas Frank’s tutorial

3. Journal (iOS)

• Sleek and clean Apple-native design

• Free to use

• Smartly groups entries, like the Photos app

📓 Do this now:

• Reflect on your current journaling tools

• How can you make your setup more obvious, attractive, easy, or satisfying?

• Would a pocket-sized notebook or a notification reminder help?

🖨️ Download and print the 4 Laws of Behaviour Change Worksheet

📝 Apply the 4 Laws to your journaling habit—physical or digital

💬 Got a creative journaling setup or tip? Share it in the comments!

• 4 Laws of Behaviour Change – JamesClear.com

• Thomas Frank – Voice Note Journaling with ChatGPT (YouTube)