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A5 Hard Cover Journal
Printed Cover Material
160 x Pages
80gsm Quality Cream Paper
Rounded Corners
Includes Ribbon Marker and Elastic
Matching End Papers
Available Lined | Dot Grid | Blank

Retro A5 Hard Cover Journal

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Journalling is a practice of regularly recording your thoughts, emotions, experiences, and reflections in a journal or notebook. It can serve as a tool for self-expression, self-discovery, and personal growth. Journalling can take many forms, including writing, drawing, or using visual aids and it offers numerous benefits to your physical and mental wellbeing!

Special features of the Designer Retro Journals

  • Funky designs that will appeal to all age
  • 160 x 80gsm quality cream paper 
  • Includes a matching ribbon marker and elastic closure
  • Dimensions: 21.5 x 15 x 1.5
  • Sturdy quality journal
  • Beautiful printed matching endpapers
  • Available Lined | Dot Grid | Blank Pages
  • A5 Size
  • Locally manufactured

Different ways to use a journal

You could use a journal to list your long-term and short-term goals as well as the steps to achieving your goals. By listing steps into manageable parts, it seems much more realistic.

Some people like to keep a record of their daily activities. You could do this and list what you did for the day, how it made you feel and who you interacted with. 

Make it fun by adding pictures of your recipes or stickers of food. Decorate with a pretty washi tape.

  • Travel journals - help you remember all the good memories. You can learn a lot when travelling to different places, write down your experiences and adventures. Add pictures that capture your memories and add in new people that you meet
  • Bullet journal – this is a great planning or journalling system that can help you stay organised. You can be creative and practice lettering to make your journal look pretty
  • Exercise journal – You can write down your goals, motivation or even songs that you want to add to your new gym playlist. Create an exercise schedule in your journal and stick to it using a habit tracker
  • Spiritual journal – add scriptures, inspiring messages or quotes to your journal. You can keep a record of prayers or affirmations for yourself to look back to when you need guidance
  • Feelings journal - write down your thoughts, feelings or experiences so that you can reflect back on it
  • Art journal - explore your creative side by adding visual art in your journal. You could draw, use watercolour paint or collage to illustrate your thoughts and experiences
  • Gratitude journal - focus on regularly writing down things that you're thankful for
  • Food journal - write down your favourite recipes. Capture new recipes that you create so that you don't forget it for the next time. You can make it fun by adding in pictures of food or ingredients. Create a star rating for each recipe after you've tried and tested the recipe
  • Basic note-taking journal - You can use journals for notes for meetings or for creating to-do lists
  • Reading journal - keep record of all the books you've read and still want to read

Benefits of journalling

  • Journalling can help with stress reduction
  • Enhanced creativity
  • Mood booster
  • Greater self-awareness
  • Personal growth development
  • Goal setting and achievement
  • Memory improvement
  • Problem solving
  • Clarity and focus
  • Enhanced communication skills

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We strive to deliver all orders within 3-5 working days

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Benefits of journaling

✩ Achieve goals
✩ Track progress and growth
✩ Gain self-confidence
✩ Reduce stress and anxiety
✩ Find inspiration
✩ Strengthen memory
✩ Inspires creativity
✩ Improves your mood
✩ Reduces symptoms of depression
✩ Helps discover your voice
✩ Improves a sense of gratitude
✩ Leaves a record for your future self
✩ Is a great way to practice reflection
✩ Can help one with mindfulness

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FEATURES

✩ Available in 5 cool designs
✩ Printed & laminated cover
✩ 160 x 80gsm cream paper
✩ Matching ribbon marker
✩ And elastic closure
✩ Rounded corners
✩ Dimensions: 21.5x15x1.5
✩ Locally Manufactured
✩ Sturdy quality journal
✩ Available in lined, dot grid or blank pages

Customer Reviews

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Marietjie Hattingh
Retro A5 Hard Cover Journal

Loooovvve it!!

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Kim Ratcliffe
What's not to love

It is truly a great addition to my Journal collection and I am solidly looking forward to using it.. Excited!

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Sonette Butchart

I recently purchased the Retro A5 Hard Cover Journal, and I must say, I am extremely impressed with its quality and design. This journal has quickly become my go-to for all my writing and note-taking needs.

Firstly, the hardcover of the journal is sturdy and durable, providing excellent protection for the pages inside. The retro design adds a touch of elegance and sophistication, making it a pleasure to carry around and use in any setting.

The A5 size is perfect for me as it offers ample writing space without being too bulky or heavy. The pages are also of high quality, with a smooth texture that feels great to write on. The paper is thick enough to prevent any bleed-through from my pens or markers, ensuring a clean and professional look.

One of the standout features of this journal is the lay-flat binding. It allows the pages to lie completely flat, making it easy to write on both sides of the paper without any discomfort or obstruction. This feature alone sets it apart from other journals I have used in the past.

The journal also includes a convenient bookmark ribbon, which helps me quickly find my place. It saves me time and ensures that I don't lose track of important notes or ideas.

Another aspect that I appreciate is the elastic closure band. It keeps the journal securely closed, preventing any accidental damage or loss of loose papers. This is especially handy when carrying it in a bag or backpack.

Overall, I am highly satisfied with the Retro A5 Hard Cover Journal. Its combination of quality, design, and functionality make it a fantastic choice for anyone in need of a reliable and stylish journal. Whether you use it for work, school, or personal use, this journal is sure to exceed your expectations

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Dominique de Klerk
Worthwhile Gift

I ordered this as a gift for my God-child embarking on a grand new adventure of studying for a teacher!

What better way to keep track of her life holistically and not too mention the beautiful design and attention to detail.

I added this as part of a Gift box and was so Well received!

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Faatemah Jassiem
Sensational

The smell, the feel, just delightful

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Pieter Naude
Excited to do business with The Papery

Beautiful notebooks at a considerably lower price than importing competitors. Quick and efficient customer service also.

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Shielagh Bamber

Such fun covers on these Retro Journals!

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Dalene le Roux
Awesomeness

Love my 2024 Diary, and Journal. ❤️❤️
Wish you had the journal and diary I bought with spiral bind in A4 size. I like bigger pages as I can do more craft with the writing.

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Sanet Brett
Retro Journal

This product is Amazing. Excellent quality. Now I need to get more for my Daughter❤️

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Margie Giddey
Stunning!!

I absolutely LOVE my new journal - the cover is really beautiful and the pages are such a pleasure to write on, but the BEST part is that I can use any one of my fountain pens without the ink bleeding through the pages. Can't wait to get more of these!!

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