Mindful Planners

16th of July, 2025

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This blog explores how tracking journal pages—like mood, sleep, energy, and emotions—help reveal powerful patterns. With colour-coded designs and reflection prompts, these tools are perfect for visual thinkers and emotional clarity seekers.

🎨 Colouring My Feelings: The Tracker Journal Pages That Changed the Way I See Myself

I used to feel like I was constantly drowning in my own mind — deadlines, headaches, unread messages, the guilt of not moving enough, and the vague question always looming: Why do I feel like this?

Back when I was juggling full-time uni, part-time work, craft markets, and building a business from scratch, I reached a tipping point. My brain felt like 42 open tabs with a dodgy Wi-Fi signal. I didn’t know how to pause — let alone reflect.

Then I started tracking.

Not the hardcore, habit-stacked, hustle-style kind. Just… colour.

One box a day. One mood. One honest check-in.

And soon, those little boxes started telling me big things about myself. I wasn’t just journaling. I was listening. That’s when everything began to shift.

Here are the journal tracker pages that gently helped me understand myself — and might do the same for you.

Sleep log journal page for your bullet journal

1. Mood Tracker Page: My Feelings in Full Colour

I started here. Each day, I’d colour in a box based on how I felt — anxious, calm, energised, flat.

Over time, I noticed patterns I never expected.

Sundays were anxious. I always felt brighter after creative days. PMS week was real.

Colour-coded mood tracker to understand emotional patterns and mental health

🧠 Why it works: Visual mood tracking brings awareness without judgment. It helps you notice emotional rhythms and external triggers.

✨ If you’re curious to try mood tracking page, we have a calming pre-filled mood tracker pages to get you started — no decisions, just colour.

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💡 Dopamine boost: Colouring a mood box gives that tiny “tick” satisfaction — especially helpful for ADHD or anxious brains.

✨ If you’re curious to try mood tracking, we have a calming pre-filled mood tracker HERE to get you started — no decisions, just colour.

2. Sleep Tracker: Understanding Energy Fluctuations

It turns out my worst days weren’t random — they were sleep-deprived.

I used a simple tracker to note when I went to bed, how many hours I got, and the quality of sleep.

When I wanted to track deeply my sleeping patterns, I started using the Sleep Log to see the timings when I went to bed and when I got up, and then the relation to my next day's mood

A5 sleep log journal page for energy and rest awareness

💤 Why it works: Seeing sleep patterns beside mood/emotion gives powerful insight into your energy, motivation, and wellbeing

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A5 sleep tracker journal page for energy and rest awareness

2. Sleep Tracker Page: Understanding Energy Fluctuations

It turns out my worst days weren’t random — they were sleep-deprived.

I used a simple sleep tracker to note when I went to bed, how many hours I got, and the quality of sleep.

When I wanted to track deeply my sleeping patterns, I started using the Sleep Log to see the timings when I went to bed and when I got up, and then the relation to my next day's mood

💤 Why it works: Seeing sleep patterns beside mood/emotion gives powerful insight into your energy, motivation, and wellbeing.

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> Tracker tips and journaling rituals

> Calming behind-the-scenes videos

> Mood-boosting content just for your messy mind

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So come say hi, show us your pages, and let’s colour our feelings together 🎨💖

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3. Pain & Anger Tracker Journal Pages: Listening to My Body

Sometimes your body keeps score.

I tracked headaches, body tension, and emotional flare-ups like anger or frustration — and it helped me spot what caused them.

Long meetings? Lack of water? Pent-up emotions?

🔥 If this sounds familiar, we created these

> dedicated pages < to help you reflect on pain and anger without judgment.

🔥 Why it works: These trackers help you tune into physical-emotional links and validate what your body is trying to say

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Weather and energy tracker pages for highly sensitive minds

4. Weather & Energy Tracker Pages: Patterns Beyond You

These ones surprised me.

I started noticing that low-mood days often aligned with overcast skies or heatwaves.

My energy dipped during pressure changes.

These aren’t excuses — they’re data points.

🌧️ Sensitive to your surroundings too? Our weather tracker is perfect for noticing how the outside world shapes your inner one.

🌤️ Why it works: You learn how your environment affects you — which means you can adjust or prepare with compassion

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5. Self-Care & Wellness Tracker Journal Pages: Gentle Accountability

I used to ignore self-care until I hit a wall.

Then I started tracking tiny things — Did I drink water? Did I go outside? Did I move my body? Did I get my hair done? Did I walk in the nature?

💖 Looking to build small habits again? Our self-care and wellness trackers pages are designed for soft structure and gentle accountability.

💧 Why it works: These pages remind you to show up for yourself, even when life feels like too much. Plus, it feels SO good to tick something off.

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Self-care checklist for gentle daily mental health support

🫶 Join us @mindfulplannersaus for:

> Tracker tips and journaling rituals

> Calming behind-the-scenes videos

> Mood-boosting content just for your messy mind

Join our Mindful Moments Club and >

Tag us on Instagram, follow us, and like our posts — and you’ll earn points toward:
→ Free shipping
→ Beautiful journaling gifts
→ Even entire products — FREE!

So come say hi, show us your pages, and let’s colour our feelings together 🎨💖

3. Pain & Anger Tracker Page: Listening to My Body

Sometimes your body keeps score. I tracked headaches, body tension, and emotional flare-ups like anger or frustration — and it helped me spot what caused them.

Long meetings? Lack of water? Pent-up emotions?

🔥 Why it works: These trackers help you tune into physical-emotional links and validate what your body is trying to say

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🔥 If this sounds familiar, we created THESE dedicated pages to help you reflect on pain and anger without judgment.

4. Weather & Energy Tracker Pages: Patterns Beyond You

These ones surprised me.

I started noticing that low-mood days often aligned with overcast skies or heatwaves.

My energy dipped during pressure changes.

These aren’t excuses — they’re data points.

🌤️Why it works: You learn how your environment affects you — which means you can adjust or prepare with compassion

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🌧️ Sensitive to your surroundings too? Our weather tracker page is perfect for noticing how the outside world shapes your inner one

5. Self-Care & Wellness Tracker Pages: Gentle Accountability

I used to ignore self-care until I hit a wall.

Then I started tracking tiny things — Did I drink water? Did I go outside? Did I move my body? Did I get my hair done? Do I need a nap?

💧 Why it works: These pages remind you to show up for yourself, even when life feels like too much. Plus, it feels SO good to tick something off

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💖 Looking to build small habits again? Our self-care and wellness tracker pages are designed for soft structure and gentle accountability.

6. Book & Rate My Day Tracker Pages: Gentle Accountability

Sometimes we forget how much we’ve done or felt.

Tracking books I read and giving each day a little star rating helped me feel more grounded — and gave me something to celebrate.

📖 Why it works: These trackers are great for reflecting without pressure. They capture joy, growth, and the little things that make life richer

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⭐ Want something low-effort but super insightful? Our Rate My Day journal page is a beautiful first step — and totally colour-in friendly

6. Book & Rate My Day Tracker Pages: They Joy of Looking Back

Sometimes we forget how much we’ve done or felt.

Tracking books I read and giving each day a little star rating helped me feel more grounded — and gave me something to celebrate.

⭐ Want something low-effort but super insightful? Our Rate My Day journal page is a beautiful first step — and totally colour-in friendly.

📖 Why it works: These trackers are great for reflecting without pressure. They capture joy, growth, and the little things that make life richer.

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The Checklist Every Anxious Mind Needs

Want to start tracking but don’t know where to begin?
Here are 5 simple steps that helped me go from scattered to self-aware — one square at a time

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Pick one tracker page that feels easy

→ Mood, sleep, rate-my-day — don’t overthink it. Start with curiosity.

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Create a simple colour key

→ 3–5 colours max. Keep it flexible. This isn’t art class — it’s reflection

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Be consistent, not perfect

→ Miss a day? No biggie. Just return. The story unfolds over time.

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Look for gentle patterns

→ “I’m calmer after reading.” “I sleep better when I eat earlier.” Notice, don’t judge

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Adjust based on what you learn

→ Your journal is your compass — tweak your routines, self-care, or schedule with kindness.

Start small. Pick one. Colour in a square. Breathe. That’s where the magic begins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Thinking about starting your own mental health journal? We can guide you!

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Q: Why is colour tracking helpful for emotions?

Colour activates the visual brain. It makes emotional patterns easier to recognise and understand over time.

Q: What if I forget to fill out my tracker?

That’s totally okay! It’s not about perfection. Even a few entries each week can show meaningful patterns.

Q: Are these mood tracker pages only for people with ADHD or anxiety?

Nope. These trackers are designed for anyone looking to understand their feelings better, from teens to adults.

Q: Can I use these pages digitally?

Yes! While Mindful Planners focuses on printed pages, you can scan them or use a tablet version if that’s your style.

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