The companion journals
The 12 Virtues Journals
Twelve months of structure, already built.
Two journals that carry you through the whole of the Habitus System, one month and one virtue at a time. Open the first page and begin.
Or start with the book →The case for paper
Why keep a habit journal?
Habits form through repetition, and repetition needs a record. A journal gives you one place to set the goal, mark the day and face the result.
Writing by hand slows you down enough to think. What you put into your own words, you remember and act on. And ticking off a habit at the end of the day is a small, real reward. The reward is what makes the habit stay.
Write it down
Goals on paper are far more likely to be achieved than goals in your head.
Track it
Every tick is evidence of who you are becoming, and a small reward for showing up.
Review it
Weekly and monthly reflection keeps you honest and on course.
Built for the book
Why this journal?
Most journals are blank pages and good intentions. You design the layout yourself, and then you stop using it. These journals are made to accompany the book, page for page.
Setup
A typical notebook
You build the layout from scratch.
The 12 Virtues Journals
Ready from page one. Nothing to organize.
Lasts
A typical notebook
Around three months.
The 12 Virtues Journals
A full year, across two volumes.
Prompts
A typical notebook
The same generic questions, every time.
The 12 Virtues Journals
Fresh prompts and reflections each month, matched to that month's virtue.
Cost
A typical notebook
Four notebooks to buy and replace.
The 12 Virtues Journals
One set of two.
New to personal development, habit tracking or goal setting? Everything you need is already set up. You only have to show up.
Quick overview
What's included
- 01Two journals covering the full twelve months, six months each
- 02A Long-Term Vision section to define the life you are building toward
- 0312 SMART goal pages, with room to break every goal into monthly targets, weekly objectives and daily tasks
- 04Monthly and weekly prep pages to plan ahead
- 05Weekly and monthly reflection pages with prompts tied to each month's virtue
- 06A daily page for every day of every month
- 07Habit tracking pages with space for up to 20 habits a month
- 08Built around the Six Pillars: Personal, Relationships, Career, Health, Wealth, Mastery
What you'll find inside
300+ pages, every one with a job
300+
Pages
6
Habit tracking pages
6
Monthly prep pages
6
Month reflection pages
30
Week prep pages
30
Week reflection pages
31
Daily pages each month
1
Long-Term Vision section
12
SMART goal pages
[Figures per journal — to confirm]
Look inside
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