Linda N.
Love the Journal!!!!!
Michelle C.
It's the perfect gift for a friend in need of support. They are super excited to begin their brand new adventure one page at a time.
Jennifer D.
This journal has really helped give me confidence, and it helps me to prioritize. By taking time each morning to think about my goal, what I want to accomplish that day, my allies, and my enemies, I go into every day with a plan. I feel like I’m going into my adventure prepared!
Katie F.
I have never been overly successful with journals or planners, but this one is so fun! Nicely laid out, fun illustrations that are a blast to color in, easy to keep everything organized, and fun to check things off each day as I complete them. I love having a space to put what I am grateful for, and what things have helped and hindered me each day. This journal would make a great gift for ANY adventurer, young or old!
Jeremy J.
Carefully crafted, wondrous story all in the form of a journal. Enhances mood and productivity. I get to be mentor and hero at once and storify my days. Only a few days in, but I know it's going to stick.
Betty M.
I don't write many products reviews, but this deserves one! This is better than any other wellness or productivity planner I have used in the past, and I am really enjoying using it. The feeling of playing a game while reaching my goals is so fun, and coloring the great artwork makes my day. But more than that, the method works. Cannot recommend this enough!
Taylor W.
Love this, love the quest themed motivation
Marisa G.
Somewhat got talked into this, but so glad I was! Really enjoying the journal so far and finding it is so effective in focusing my day on the important stuff… or at least keeping my core goals in mind!
kai l.
Such a great effort and love put into the book. Down from the art work, inspiring words and storytelling.
Gaetan L.
This thing is out of this world… so original and perfect and amazing… it’s unique!
Brian T.
It is very good journal to stay on task and meet a goal or 2
Siena C.
Bought as a gift for a friend (and made her a playlist because we're both DND nerds). I am so in love with this journal and the online pdf that I'm going to have to buy one for myself!
Tara D.
This is my 3rd Hero Journal and I love it! Undated pages mean I don't feel obligated to write daily (though I certainly do often, hence why I'm on my 3rd journal since November). Themes feed my nerdy inclinations. Part journal, part coloring pages, all amazing and great way to keep my anxiety in check.
Kashmir J.
I love the way it encourages children to be hero’s in their own way but also helps develop better writing skills in a fun and simple way
Jennifer E.
Well designed and very thoughtful!
Rachel K.
Love it! Its beautiful and helps me to journal every day. The one thing I would recommend is to have a lot of example so fhow other people use their journals to help people brainstorm. Mine is being used to learn self confidence/how to love myself. Quests are "Write down one thing you like about yourself". I wonder if other people have done stuff like this :)
Natalie W.
I have only just started to use this journal, but it has me really floored on the quality, and the contents of it. I love that there’s freedom within the structure that they’ve put into it. No pressure to do it every single day. No pressure to put in a to do list. No pressure to color everything. Doing what feels honoring to you, is exactly how we can persist in heading to our goals. I hope to make it through the whole journal this year. Then I can start another journey.
Gail S.
This journal is a way to get away from the stress of everyday life, to go on a small adventure without leaving your home adding a little fun and lightness to your everyday hectic life!
Kat T.
Love it! Super fun way to journal
Brian A.
(Box, journal, bookmark, with pens for scale)
A very good directed journal, particularly if you're documenting progress to a challenging goal. I've used it for 21 days, and I appreciate the mindset it puts me in the morning and how I look to my day.
The only caveat to this is the more thought you put into your quest at the beginning (and the more you can articulate your goals), the more you'll get out of the journey. I've restarted my progress after the third week (using the .PDF as replacement worksheets) because I found my initial plan was not fleshed-out as well as I'd like.
The construction is quality. It even smells like a keepsake book. The box is really good for keeping the journal unscathed as you carry it around over the day.
jennifer k.
Excited to have received the Hero's Journal and starting the Quest! Where might it lead?
Tammy A.
Really enjoying it so far! Currently five days in. My favorite bits are the dailies changing everyday, the prompts and space for notes/lists, and the chapter character stats lol. I got this one to get me in the habit of exercising and finding something joyful about it every day. I think I’m going to get the Istoria Magic Academy next to help me finish my numerous hobby projects!
Heidi L.
I heard about the Hero's Journal on the HowtoADHD YouTube channel. I'm someone who loves journals, but once I get them I can't keep up with it for a whole host of reasons (hi, neurodivergent brain here). I decided to give the Hero's Journal a try and I'm so glad I did. I've been consistently using it for a week now (a rare feat for me!) and I love it.
Firstly, the quality is top notch. The lovely cloth cover, the ribbon, the beautiful map artwork, the pocket in the back, and the illustrations to color in. The paper is thick enough to not have ink bleed through. I color the pages with colored pencils (Castle and Prisma) and then use a small paintbrush dipped in rubbing alcohol to blend the colors. The pages hold up incredibly well. I just put a sheet of printer paper behind the page I'm working on just in case.
Having a quest and a story makes journaling and working on my goal feel less demanding and overwhelming. For the "to seize the day" part of my day, I sometimes use this a reflection on the day rather than writing out my tasks ahead of time. I'll reflect on what I did that day that worked toward my quest.
I also use the "allies" and "threats" as a kind of reflection - what worked against me that day, what worked for me. For example, one day my allies were giving myself space to regulate my nervous system by using my noise cancelling headphones, and my threats were not having my earplugs in my backpack when I needed them.
I like that I don't feel pressure to write out a long journal entry (something that keeps me from journaling). I like that I can just jot down some quick notes.
I am grateful for this journal and having it as a part of my daily routine to check in with myself, my quest, and to regulate through coloring. Is it worth the cost for a 90-day undated journal? For me, absolutely.
Deann A.
love this journal, i write anything i need to remember in it :)
Jennifer J.
I love this journal!!! I'm only on my second week and it's already the longest I've stuck to any journal. The storytelling element (in this case high fantasy) motivates me a heck of a lot more than I can do on my own. It's been tough work sticking to my goals, but this has really helped me progress. I love identifying allies and threats every day, it's so useful. And the three main tasks are a fantastic way to hold myself accountable (since on my to do list app I can just keep procrastinating everything). My hardest task actually comes at the end of the day, so I draw the frog eating flies to remind myself this is the frog task. (And it's just fun.) And since this is a high fantasy theme, I've turned my greatest temptations into monsters that I can "fight," and keep track of the battles I win. I never would have thought of that without the Hero's Journal! I'm looking forward to continuing my quest, and trying out the other themes as well!! Good luck with your own quests!
Alicia S.
I've been trying to get back into journaling overall and trying to improve my own mental space. This journal has been a huge step in helping me create the habit and it also has made journaling fun!
As a quiet nerd myself, this form of journaling satisfies the creative itch of story telling but also in my own quest to create a healthy habit and positive mental space!
Ruth B.
Fantastic way to bring the child out in myself. A minister once told me, “Do not kill the child in yourself because you will become the walking dead. There are too many dead people walking around.” As I had health issues limiting me from what I was once able to do I was losing my cheerfulness, my joy. I love the concept of the quests to spark my imagination and I am getting some very serious things done. You have brought together the phylisophical, the new to do list and entertainment. I feel like a kid again and your never too old for a Quest!!
Callisto D.
This journal has been wonderful for my productivity! It’s the little things that I can do in it that really makes me happy. I love opening a new page and seeing where the adventure goes. I was unsure of the style of journaling at first, as I hadn’t seen anything like it. Having the month free PDF really helped me decide that it was a journal style I wanted to pursue! Thank you guys and looking forwards to trying out the magic school next!
Georgie D.
10/10 would buy again :3
Georgie D.
Really enjoy writing in them every night, may make them into a series of loved books by just buying them constantly. such good quality, and worth the wait (tho it'll probably be easier to send when i live in the US)
Callisto D.
My friend showed me this website. I started off with the free month PDF. It made me really happy to get the chance to test the journal and see if I liked the style of journaling before I committed. <3 In the end I purchased this journal and have been enjoying every second of it. The set up of gratitudes and recognizing the hurdles I face every day has done wonders for me! Thank you so much!
Anraham C.
Since getting the journal I have decided to travel and see places that have haunted my dreams. To see beauty I have only seen on tv or pictures. I have decided to see them for myself. The journal helps me take the first steps in doing this.
Barbara S.
Very rich quality presentation
Fira H.
I've got CPTSD, and due to that it makes doing some things more difficult than those things should be. It takes time and effort to work through sometimes, and on my own that can get a little draining.
But so far the journal is fantastic and is wonderful in helping me break things up into more manageable steps (rather than trying to do more than is reasonably possible in a short period of time). I appreciate that it's forcing me to slow down when my brain wants things done NOW, and that I'm also being pushed to not only take note of the good things, but have those things recorded. (Which, as someone in the process of trying to become a peer counselor for abuse survivors, is a brilliant way to help reframe things.)
On an aesthetic level, I love how well the paper takes colored pencil. Even though it can be a little time-consuming (if you're like me and want to color in almost everything), the effect is stunning. It almost looks like the pages were printed with the color. I can honestly say I've never run into paper with this sort of quality, and as someone who loves to write and occasionally draw (and has entirely too many notebooks in general, lol) the paper quality alone almost makes the price of these journals worth it. Definitely the icing on the metaphorical cake.
10 out of 10 interested in getting another one whenever my current journal is filled, even if it won't be for a while.
Timothy G.
There idea of making your life over as a hero’s journey is brilliant. This is so much fun, and I’m eager to see the science fiction version when it comes out!
James S.
This journal is great. I've never kept up with one longer than a week. I love the design and layout. thank you
Shannon I.
I've been eyeing these journals for months now. I'm an MFT trianee and I have been telling people about the Hero's Journal for awhile and I finally decided to try it myself and I'm never going back! This is absolutley amazing. The thought and care put into every aspect of these journals brings me joy as a D&D die hard. I've never felt more organized and positive. This is the journal for you if you don't have the patience for bullet journaling but like the concept.
Carrie F.
I have tried many different journals but this one has kept me coming make almost ever day. I start my day with a quest and I have a second journal for the end of the day to write down my thoughts like a quest log. A quest log companion book would be great but as a stand alone journal it has helped me a lot deal with a full/stressfull life.
Ella D.
I was really impressed with the hero’s journal overall. The box design is beautiful, the journal is well crafted, the bookmark is a wonderful touch. My only complaint would be the binding, the journal is covered with a kind of leather that bunched up when the journal opens. It makes it hard for the journal to sit flat on a desk and may lead to damage to the design over time. Overall this is a product I would highly recommend.
Robin H.
It was a gift for my husband, a man who loves fantasy, role-playing games, and who wanted to start journaling. He absolutely LOVES it.
Roy H.
It is a very relaxing, fun, and its great.
Rachel W.
The subtle changes in the art brings me back to journal more frequently then any other journal has before. I like that there is limited writing space so I dont feel like I have to keep writing.
Chloe W.
It’s an awesome journey journal especially now that I have a new job and it’s a new year.
Allison F.
I adore the Hero Journal! I was finding myself overwhelmed every day trying to balance work and starting a cosplay business. This journal has really helped me write out my thoughts and to-dos in one place, making it far easier to set priorities for each day. I now achieve small goals that contribute to my main quest each day instead of being frozen with dread by the immensity of what I'm trying to accomplish. Plus it's just plain fun to use! The artwork and chapters really play into my love for RPGs. I actually WANT to make my lists and notes everyday!
Andrea M.
The Journal is excellent quality and fun to use. It is a great alternative to blank pages which have never inspired me to write. Very nicely done - well worth the price!
David C.
9 nine year old granddaughter here in the UK is enthralled and engrossed with the journal. Sparking imagination, new words and adventures whilst allowing her to colour her own characters. Brilliant concept and creativity flows throughout the journal , a real treasure of project , one which I am sure will journey with her through life .
Catherine D.
Love these SO much! Use them in every area of my life. Thank you for the great journey
Alisha M.
I chose 5 things I want to accomplish this year and have already checked one off. I love having a focus point to remind me what I'm working toward.
Kristi T.
I love this journal!!! So much so that I now give them as gifts! I have bought 5 total magic & hero for myself. And 3 hero for friends. We get together and have page coloring nights as well. We love it!!! We need more!!!
Kayla R.
This journal is BEAUTIFUL! I absolutely adore the way it’s made. It’s very high quality and I appreciate the way it looks and feels when it’s sitting out. The quality of the pages and the content really make it fun to engage with my daily activities. The structure (and lack of structure) allow this journal to work with my hectic and varying schedule. I love it.
Ravenwolf B.
It's great! Whenever I need to pause to think, there's always some cute picture to color and the writing areas are very well thought out.
Whitney P.
My favorite features are the Allie’s and threats. Listing them really helps me differentiate between them, and especially the threats such as my negative inner critic. The online supports you offer like YouTube are also very helpful and inspirational.
Randy P.
Love the look and feel of the Adventure version. Just received it and am planning to start writing at the beginning of the upcomming month.
Quinn E.
I was nervous ordering the Adventurer's Edition as this was my first journal and I didn't know if I would be ordering them out of order or not. I'm so happy I did! The leather looks great and at home on my bookshelf and I love the provided bookmarks. As far as content is concerned, it's easy to follow along with the instructions, the coloring pages are great for destressing after work, and I love how you can skip days since there's no specific calendar system. Not only has this helped me begin and continue my personal quest but it has also provided me with a space to organize all of the other to-dos in my life and see any unnecessary distractions. I very much recommend buying this edition regardless of whether this is your first Hero's Journal or your 50th.
Janet W.
I have a horrible time journaling but I love this one. I color the pages and feel better about what I do every day.
Angela L.
Helps me with keeping myself accountable for keeping my goals! I love it!
Rebeckah F.
I'm about a week in, and this journal has already helped me feel like I haven't wasted any days while also helping me be gentle with myself for not being able to accomplish everything I might want to in a day. The artwork is so cute and I love seeing a new surprise on every page. Thanks!!
Zoann M.
I love the concept and like most of the journal format, but the "Notes" section, with its little dots, is hard to write in.
Couch C.
I absolutely love this journal. I got the digital/print versions and I use the digital with Adobe PDF editor and my husband uses the print version. It works really well for us and will be a cool anthology for our baby when she comes in 3 months.
Amayah M.
I adore the Hero's Journal! I have several goals for this year and this is the perfect way for me to track them. I love stories and games, and this journal has game-ified goal tracking. I WANT to write entries and see how the story progresses with my goals. No complaints! Highly recommended, 10/10
Jennifer G.
This is a beautiful, well- thought out journal. It turns a task or a goal into a hero's quest and that little bit of whimsy changes everything! This will not be my only quest! Thank you for this!
Michael G.
Couldn’t ask for more in a journal, grateful for you guys!
Bradley S.
I'm loving it. I will be buying another one!
Taily M.
Very nice journal! I love the art
Tammy M.
This is just an amazing. The way its written is beautiful and the artwork is gorgeous.
Chris B.
As a psychotherapist I can say that that journaling is an important and powerful tool to help develop and solidify skills learned in the therapy session. This journal has many of the psychological tools that I would recommend to my patients. Personally I have enjoyed my journal and have found the story line and prompts to be very helpful and engaging. It’s a wonderful book.
Camian M.
Bought this for my boyfriend and he absolutely loves it. We aren't sure what the things on the bookmark are all about though.
Gerard S.
I love lord of the rings and wanted to be really productive for my usmle step 1 preparation so this is helping me a lot plus feeling like a real hero while journaling it's awesome.
Rebecca S.
What a fun way to organize your thoughts and goals! It really does help me keep track of progress. The only idea I have to make it better is at the beginning of each act have a 2 page spread with a pathway and each step of the pathway is a box to help you figure out the increments of how you want to progress a goal (doesnt need to be held by dates, just map out each leg of the journey) and the end goal of what to achieve. That would make my daily quests a bit easier to be more focused of what leg of the map im on and what I can do that day to either progress or maintain. Just a thought
Carlos G.
Incredible product. Very well thought. The storyline's amazing and it keeps you engaged with your quest. There is nothing like this in the market. 100% recomended
Marc S.
Bought one for me and one for my wife. First time I've been able to stick to using a journal for any length of time.
Marc S.
My wife and I got journals because we saw them on the How to ADHD channel. We're only a few weeks in, but they have been so helpful in organizing our days and setting priorities for the day.
Laurie N.
This journal has removed the wall I'd always hit when journaling. Simply amazed by this. The distinction is story. The compelling force of that. I don't walk away from a good adventure movie unless dragged. When things are framed like this I feel like I 've been given winged shoes to cross fiords of doubt and disinterest. I have tried unsuccessfully my entire adult life to find the handle on this frying pan. I am filled with gratitude that the creative minds behind this journal have brought it to market.
Alex S.
Writing my goals out and keeping them organized not only makes it easier to pursue them but also makes me feel accountable. Once it’s written on paper it’s a physical reminder of what I did or didn’t do and if it doesn’t get done I’ll be disappointed in myself. That pushes me greatly to do it.
Jonathan S.
Easily my favorite journal for daily use that I’ve used. Love the guides prompts and the organization and it motivates me using the foundation of the classic Hero’s Journey
Heather R.
This journal has changed my life! I struggle with PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) and ADHD and this is truly one of the few things that has kept me grounded during the rough times. I LOVE feeling like my life is an adventure that is just as exciting as LOTR or Harry Potter, as it should be! Identifying threats daily puts me in a strong mindset and identifying allies helps me remember that I am not alone and I'm resourceful. Also, COLORING! I've never been artistic before but I love listening to audiobooks while I color my journal now. I don't think I'll ever use another journal. Quotes about stories and adventure are much more my vibe than the success/productivity kind of quotes. My only request is that I wish there were more storylines! I'd buy them all! THANK YOU to the team behind this journal. You've helped me discover so much about myself and my story.
Jerome S.
This book has changed my life immensely. Adding this journal to my morning routine has put me in the right state of mind for the rest of the day. I gave myself a goal of running a half marathon in 4 months and I remind myself of that every morning so I eat healthy and push myself a little bit more everyday. As of now I am down 10 pounds with 30 more to go before half marathon time.
Thanks,
Jay
Jamie T.
I bought it for my sister for her birthday. I had to open it and check it out before I gave it to her. Which I almost didn't. I plan on getting one for myself soon. Its a super cute book. My sister loves it.
Pedro M.
I have been absolutely loving this journal. As someone with pretty debilitating ADHD, this has helped me hold myself accountable so much. The gamer in me absolutely has to make sure the "Seize the day" boxes are checked off every night. I'll be a customer for life ❤️.
Michael M.
Being older and never having journaled before successfully I have to say what an amazing experience this has been. Right from the get go I enjoyed writing about my day in the context of the Hero’s journal. Instead of the bland narrative in my head I was able to ramp it up to match my enjoyment of playing D&D with my friends. It helps me to focus on the day I just had and prep for they day ahead. Just thinking about my goals the next day was fine but writing them down as “Quests” made them more interesting and obviously a goal to achieve. I have become a fan of the Hero’s Journal and can’t wait for my next adventure when I finish this journal.
Jeff R.
A great looking journal which came beautifully packaged and presented. I enjoy the layout and so far am enjoying the storyline aspect. I’m looking forward to continuing to journal and will look forward to the next storyline in the series.
Laurence S.
Listen, I've tried all the systems, apps and planners out there. What I love about this one is how simple and engaging it is at the same time.
I tend to get lost in "urgent" stuff that come up throughout the day or random ideas I need to follow. The journal makes me write my main quest every day which reminds me every day of what is actually important to me. And so the 3 main tasks are either really urgent or align with my quest. And that makes them feel way more important than if they got lost on an endless to-do list. That way, if I put "read for fun" on my task list because it's part of my quest it feels as important as filing my taxes (which is also on there).
So far I'm loving it. Thank you so much.
Laurence
rocky r.
It's a really fun ways to reach your goals.......
Shayne N.
Started using it the day after it arrived, and haven’t stopped since! It’s a great way to motivate myself
Kyle B.
I've just started using it but I feel like I finally found a journal that was custom made for me. I am still building the habit of using it daily. On the days I use it, I enjoy the reflection and goal setting. Coloring in the pages has been a great fidget as well, love the art and story!
Christopher B.
This journal is a great way to keep my thoughts organized and my anxiety for upcoming events low. A great purchase for anyone at any age.
Janice O.
I really enjoy using this journal. It helps keep me focused on my goals and I actually want to keep using it (whereas normally, I struggle with what to write each day and eventually lose interest).
Maya S.
Me and my boyfriend saw it in nerdecrafters channel and wanted to give it a shot. Now we love it, it helps both of us through our metal stuff and helps us plan our day.
Heather L.
I absolutely Love ❤️ my Hero’s journal, its exciting to use every day.
Brianna L.
I bought this for my boyfriend for our anniversary. He's a DM and loves TTRPG's and had previously mentioned wanting a journal. I knew the perfect gift! He loves it and plans to use it to keep track of the board games he's created and wants to get published.
Heidi G.
I bought this to help me accomplish a not-fun goal in the most fun way I could think of. It's really cool, and the more time I spend coloring it and making it awesome, the more I'll want to accomplish my goal. I can do it, and so can you... And if this works for 91 days, then I get to buy the next journal and continue my journey! I've had it out in public places a couple of times, and people ask me about it because it looks interesting. I'm happy to tell them about it and encourage them (and me) to reach for the stars!
Goldie C.
This journal has helped me break down my goals and make them manageable. It keeps my attention and adds fun to the journey. Thank you!
Micah W.
So far it’s been such a great journey. Just getting in the positive mindset and setting goals for the day has been refreshing. It’s brought a bit more focus to my day! It’s also a great feeling checking off those three daily tasks at the end of the day. If you have doubts - wonder no more. Come join us on this adventure!
Robert S.
I ordered the Hero's Journal partly for a laugh. I thought it would be interesting to check it out. What I have learned has been both interesting and concerning. I know that I have a bad habit of procrastinating and being lazy. What I found concerning was how hard it's been to list three things to be grateful for. It might be nothing, but I shouldn't have to spend the majority of the time noting the journal trying to force myself into thinking about what I'm grateful for. I don't like this. I want gratitude to be not just a mindset but an action as well. Ultimately, this, so far, has been a real "get my sh!t together" experience, and I am sufficiently pissed off at myself to make sure that I get this done.
On a side note, I'm not sure if I'm journaling correctly. What I have been doing is filling in the My Quest, To Seize the Day, and Schedule sections in the morning and then filling in the Gratitude, Today's Allies and Threats, and Notes in the evening. That is also when I check off the Seize the Day checkboxes, including the frog. The Notes section I use for anything I noticed to keep in mind moving forward.
I have to say, in spite of my less than genuine intentions when I ordered the Hero's Journal, I am quite surprised at what I am learning about myself.
Macauley A.
I was really excited to get this. The structure fits me perfectly, and it’s really helping me.
Dylan S.
Such a well made journal inside and out!
