What is an Achievement Journal and Why Should You Have One?

By Judi Moreo

While digital organization tools are incredibly popular, there is still a place for a physical paper planner. However, many people decide that paper planners aren’t suitable for them as they can’t find one that is perfect and suits their needs. Off the shelf planners may have sections you don’t need or miss things you feel are essential. If you’re trying to use something that doesn’t suit your needs, then it can be frustrating and discouraging.

An achievement journal could be the answer to your needs as it is a system that you utilize based on your needs. While it is called a journal and includes journaling elements and pages, primarily it is a planning and tracking system.

The Pros of Using an Achievement Journal

Inexpensive
Unique and designed for your success creation;
Includes the pages and sections for all the stress areas of your life;
Customizable – if you don’t like the layout you’ve chosen for the week then do it differently the next;
Combine your business and personal journal or create separate ones;
It is portable, easy to carry with you.

Why Should You Have an Achievement Journal?

The answer is simple. It will help you create a success system that works for you and your life. You can plan and track a life of purpose, passion, and power. It includes sections on:

What you have achieved so far
How to make your life work
Setting and Achieving Goals in the 8 primary stress areas of your life as well as a page for your vision board in each of these areas:
- Health
- Relationships
- Career
- Financial
- Spiritual
- Educational
- Community
- Recreation
- Spiritual
As there are no dates printed on the pages, you can set your own schedule
There are 411 daily affirmations included in the journal
A place is provided for you to write each day, the one thing you did that day to accomplish your goals.
There is no limit to the uses for your journal. You can track your
- Exercise
- Diet
- Social media postings
- Events such as weddings and birthdays
- To do lists
- Important memories that you want to record and keep
- Books you’ve read or want to read
- Your bucket list
There are even peel and stick gold stars for you to reward yourself as you accomplish your goals.