The 5 Year Journal for Women

By Doreene Clement

Where were you a year ago ? What were you doing 2 years ago ? What were you feeling 3 years ago ? What were your dreams 5 years ago ? ""THE 5 YEAR JOURNAL"" will enable you to journalize and plan the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1933596236
• ISBN13: 9781933596235
• Release Date: February 2006
• Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.3" x 0.8" x 7.4"

Customer Reviews

Missing a great section in June an December

I was horriblely let down by this book

Recommended for the frustrated and time-constrained

I have tried for years to adopt the habit of keeping a daily journal. But the task felt overwhelming and I'd quit after a few days. I heard about The 5 Year Journal from a friend and bought one a year ago. I absolutely love it and have had no trouble keeping it up-to-date. There are instructions in the book to help you get started, and the space for entries is just big enough to allow me to jot down my thoughts without challenging me to fill an entire page with the details of the day. If you are already diligent about keeping a diary this book won't be roomy enough for you. But I recommend it to anyone who'd like to be able to keep a daily record but doesn't want the job to become too big.

A Must Have for New Journalers

If you're like me, and have always dreamt of keeping a journal, but feel you just don't have the time (let alone have any idea where to start!) The 5 Year Journal is for you.The 5 Year Journal is unlike any other journal I've seen, and since I used to work in a bookstore, I've seen quite a few! Unlike most journals, this one is organized by date - not year. For example, on one page you will see July 5th for 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004. Because of this, you can compare where you are at this day to where you were at exactly a year ago. It's pretty neat! Also, you only have 3 lines to fill, which is really easy for those of us who look at a journal and think "what the heck can I write". Doreene not only gives great samples in the journal, but she also continues to give you ideas and samples through a free online newsletter offered at her website. This really is a no fail journal. (take it from one who knows!)

A gift of ease and tremendous growth

... First Things First. I am in a 12-Step program that requires me to journal each and every night before going to sleep. The process involves a review of my day, and takes a hard and honest look at my behaviors and thoughts for the past day. The task, before using The Five Year Journal, was difficult and lengthy. It was a task that I needed to do, but never looked forward to doing. It was drudgery at its best. I'd always asked myself, "Do I really have to do this tonight?" "Can I get away with skipping a night?" and "I'll do it tomorrow." These are the thoughts and feelings I had whenever it came time to journal my day.When I opened ¡§The Five Year Journal¡¨ by Doreene Clement and looked at the examples of journal entries I was amazed at how simple they were. Simple, but not half measures. I realized that through this book I could complete my journal entries very simply, using fewer words, but not doing a shortcut in the process. The Five Year Journal has been a valuable tool to use, but even more than this, it is a task that I now look forward to doing. The neat part about ¡§The Five Year Journal¡¨ is the fact that I can easily go back to past days, weeks, months, and years to experience and absorb the growth and wisdom gained through the process of writing and journaling.In synopsis, The Five Year Journal has been a true gift to my 12-Step program, and my desire to write, journal, and grow mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. I believe that trying to look inside oneself without writing/journaling, is like trying to see oneself without a mirror. I would highly recommend this book if you are looking for insight into self, and growth beyond imagination ...

A Wonderful and Relaxing Godsend!

I love this journal! I received it as a gift from a dear friend (God Bless her!) and it has truly been a godsend. Writing in it is relaxing since there's no pressure to have to fill up an entire page. I just write a few lines about the most important thing/event/thought/feeling of the day, and that's it. I also really like the fact that it is printed on acid-free paper and will last for 100 years. This way I can pass it on to my children and they can pass it on to theirs. I highly recommend this journal to all!

What a meaningful way to fill empty moments.

I am enjoying using the journal. It is light weight, easy to carry, and easy to use.On one page I've written my daily current thoughts and experiences, in summary form. I am looking forward to years from now when all those days and all those thoughts will become the keepsake of memories that I am presently creating evey day. The workbook sections look very interesting and thought provoking. I have not used them yet, but will soon.I recommend this book as a gift or esp. just for you. There are also instructions and ideas about journaling that were very helpful.