50+ Ways To Fill An Empty Notebook

If you’re here, chances are we are kindred spirits, both having beautiful notebooks gathering dust in our bookshelf while we have no idea what to use them for.

After all, collecting stationery and using it are two different hobbies, and my bank account learned it the hard way. But not today!

Today, we are taking control and actually starting to use the beautiful notebooks we already have! In this blog post, I’ll give you so many ideas on how you can not just use them but also use them so they improve your life!

These ways to fill an empty notebook will not only spark your creativity but also give those blank pages a purpose.

It’s hard to resist these new exclusive journal designs that come out every other month, and of course, there are all the stationery stores out there that are filled with beautiful journals that are just begging for you to take them home.

I can so relate to it! So, let’s dive in and get some ideas on how we can turn these lonely journals into something that helps you and brings you joy every day.

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50+ Ways To Fill An Empty Notebook

This list has plenty of ideas, but of course, there are even more ways to put your notebooks to use.

So, if you don’t find the perfect idea here, you can at least use this list as an inspiration to get your creativity going and come up with something unique that would serve you best.

There are also links with more ideas at the end of his blog post, so be sure to check those as well.

Daily Affirmations Journal

An easy way to boost yourself and build a more positive and empowering mindset.

Letter Writing Tracker

Letter writing is a lost art, but it does feel so special to write a letter or receive it in the post. Maybe you can start with a new habit with your friends and loved ones and use one of your notebooks to help you stay on track with it.

Dream Log

Try using a journal to record your dreams the first thing in the morning and analyze them later – your dreams are, after all, messages from your mind.

Recipe Collection

Use your blank journal to collect all your favorite recipes in one place.

Fitness Tracker

Staying in good shape is not an easy task, but having a journey to track your fitness statistics will help you reach your goals faster.

Charity & Volunteering Journal

Giving back to your community is an amazing idea, and you can definitely use one of your notebooks to help you schedule and plan activities.

Handmade Gift Ideas Journal

I love the idea of handmade gifts; it really snows how much time, effort, and love your friend put into it. So why not have a notebook with ideas of all the things that you can DIY well as a gift?

Book Review Journal

If you’re an avid reader, you might enjoy having a separate journal to reflect on the books you’ve read.

Movie & TV Show Log

The same idea can be applied to movies and TV shows!

Gratitude Journal

Expressing gratitude every day can help you build a more positive and grateful outlook on life, so why not use a journal just for that?

Mind Mapping Notebook

Mind mapping is a fantastic way to brainstorm and solve any difficult project or issue in all areas of your life, so it might be useful to have a separate journal just to do that.

Artistic Sketchbook

If you’re working on your creativity and artistic skills, you’ll definitely want to have a separate journal so you can also track how your skills improve with time.

Handwriting Practice

Improving your handwriting is all about practice, and having a separate journal to do that helps you stay consistent with your practice.

Budget Planner

Staying on top of your expenses is always hard, so a separate journal for all finance-related things will be a life changer!

Hobby Progress Journal

If you’re starting a new hobby or working on new skills, you’ll definitely want to have a journal to track your progress and write all the tricks and tips to help you master it.

Gardening Log

If you like gardening, you’ll need a separate journey to write down all the care instructions and other tips for each different plant.

Music Playlist Journal

There is a lot of power in music; it can definitely set up the mood and bring back so many memories, so it might be fun to have a journey with all your favorites.

Personal Manifesto

Knowing your values and beliefs will definitely help you maneuver around life and make the choices that are best for you. It can be useful to have a journal for that so you can also go back, check up on yourself, and regularly see if it’s still true or if you need to update it.

Fashion Lookbook

If fashion is a thing, you’ll love having a separate journal to follow the trends, pick your favorite elements, and create your own unique style.

Pet Journal

Having a pet is a lot of responsibility and a lot of things to remember; having aj journal will help you to always stay on top of it all.

Meditation & Mindfulness Log

Use a journal to build your new mindfulness habits.

Craft Project Planner

Do you like crafts? You’ll enjoy having a separate journey for all the fun and creative craft projects you want to try.

Social Media Content Planner

Managing social media is a lot of work and research, and having a separate journey for that will be very helpful!

Travel Journal

Use a journal to plan your best trips and record all the beautiful memories you gathered during your adventure.

Personal Development Journal

Personal growth is important, and having a journal will help you stay on track and grow in the direction you want, as well as reflect on your journey.

Health & Symptom Tracker

Being aware of all your medical conditions and possible issues is very helpful for you and your doctors, so try using a journal just for that.

Event Planning Notebook

You probably know that planning a meeting with more than just one person is always a challenge; so many things to consider and organize. Having a separate journal will help you always be the best host and plan events everyone remembers forever.

Spiritual Reflections Journal

Use one of your journals to help you grow spiritually and see how this journey is going for you.

Interior Design Planner

A fun idea you can try is to create a journal based on interior design and planning your perfect home or any future renovations.

Language Learning Notebook

Learning a new language is always useful and is a great way to give your mind training and keep it in shape. Use a journal to help you with all that.

Poetry Anthology

Collect your favorite poems or maybe even write some of your own.

Mythology Compendium

Create a journal just for your favorite mythology facts. I had a journal for Egyptian mythology, which I was obsessed with after watching the 1999 Mummy movie.

Cultural Observations Journal

This is a cool idea, especially if you’re living in a new country and adjusting to a new culture.

Career Development Planner

Climbing up the corporate ladder is no easy fit, so it might be useful and helpful to have a notebook to help you with that journey.

Public Speaking Practice

Public speaking is a fantastic and powerful skill, so you might have a separate journey with tips and tricks on how to be one the best.

Candle or Soap Making Recipes

If you like to DIY your candles and soaps, you might want to have a journal to record your favorite formulas and scent combinations.

Astrology Journal

There is a lot to learn and record when it comes to astrology, so you might find it useful to have a separate journal for that.

Bird Watching Log

Bird watching sounds like such a calming and lovely hobby; you might enjoy adding all your observations to a separate notebook.

Mental Health Journal

There are so many different ways a journal can help with your mental health that it would definitely be beneficial to have an entire notebook for that. Track your triggers, write your coping strategies, and more!

Wine or Beer Tasting Notes

If you know wine or beer or any other type of alcohol, you probably know about all those notes and flavors; I bet it would be useful to have a journal with all the notes on your favorite spirits in one place.

Sustainability Practices Log

We all can do little things to make an impact on the planet, and some things you might not even think about. So it might be useful to have a separate notebook to list all the things you can and are doing.

Journaling Prompts Notebook

Journaling is an amazing practice that has so many benefits, but it can be difficult if you don’t know where to start or what to write. Have a notebook full of prompts, so you have great ideas ready next time you want to journal.

Tea or Coffee Journal

For anyone who loves these delicious drinks, keep a notebook with your favorite flavors and the best places to buy them.

Rituals & Routines Log

Routines are the secret hack to help you streamline your life, get things done faster, and have more free time. Allocate the entire notebook to write all your routines and rituals.

Lyric Notebook

Music lyrics are like poetry; they can be so important, impactful, and beautiful! You might consider having the entire notebook with all your favorites.

Life Lessons Journal

Have a journal to write all the little things life taught you. You will definitely be able to avoid a lot of different mistakes in the future if you keep all the lessons fresh in your mind that way.

Scrapbook

There are many different ways to scrapbook, and you can definitely do it in one of your notebooks. Keep all your photos, ticket stubs, and other memorabilia in a beautiful and creative way.

Bullet Journal

I love Bullet Journaling, so of course, I had to include it on this list. If you’re looking for more information, check the end of this blog post for links and guides.

Bucket List Journal

A bucket list is a great practice to make sure that you enjoy all the things you love, and there are so many different bucket lists you can create that they definitely can fill the entire notebook.

Junk Journal

Junk journaling is a fun and interesting way to express your creativity, so why not turn one of your notebooks into a junk journal?

Life Timeline Journal

Create a chronological record of major life events, achievements, and memorable moments to look back on.

30-Day Challenges Journal

Dedicate pages to various 30-day challenges (fitness, mindfulness, drawing, writing, etc.) and track your proggress, It’s a fun way to turn buildiung new habits into something fun.

And there you go, over 50 different ideas on way you can turn your empty notebooks into soemthing useful and powerful for your life.

Free Printables

If you want to try out any of these ideas, there is no better way that to use printables. Print it out and start using right away, and if the page fits you gmiht consider building a whole neew notebook around it.

Already in the Resources Vault you can find plenty of printables, a lot of which are perfect for the ideas on this list.

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If you’ve never used printables before, be sure to check my post How To Use Printables In Your Bullet Journal.

It’s pretty basic, and you can find all the supplies you need in my post Supplies For Using Bullet Journal Printables.

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Are you looking fore more for your blank notebooks? I have plenty of blog posts here top elaborate on any of these ideas and more.

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