My Wellbeing Journals are personal spaces for students to express their feelings, fears, goals, struggles and opinions without fear of judgement from others. They are tools children can use to help get their private thoughts out of their minds and onto paper, while simultaneously learning techniques and strategies to cope with life’s challenges.
It is widely acknowledged that mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, affect one in seven primary-aged children, and an estimated 50% of all serious mental health issues in adulthood begin before age fourteen (beyondblue.com.au).
Throughout the My Wellbeing Journals, students will be offered exercises that focus on:
Self-managementSelf-awarenessSocial awarenessRelationship skillsResponsible decision making
The benefits of keeping a journal have been well documented. It is believed that writing down thoughts can help individuals achieve mental clarity and prioritise worries or fears.
My Wellbeing Journals have been created by Lauren O’Brien, a passionate educator and best-selling author. The journals are well-researched, easy-to-use student resources designed to assist in improving overall wellbeing in school-age children.
Thoughtfully structured and supportive, these journals provide a safe and guided pathway for emotional expression within the classroom or home environment. Each page invites reflection, helping students unpack complex feelings while building lifelong coping strategies. Ideal for wellbeing programs, pastoral care sessions or independent reflection time, My Wellbeing Journals encourage confidence, resilience and positive mental health practices in an age-appropriate format.
Educational Benefits:
- Builds emotional literacy and self-awareness
- Strengthens self-management and coping strategies
- Encourages responsible decision making and reflection
- Supports positive relationship skills and social understanding
- Allocate regular quiet journalling time during wellbeing sessions
- Use selected prompts to guide small group discussions
- Encourage goal-setting activities linked to journal reflections
- Incorporate journalling into transitions or mindfulness routines
Product Details
- Designed for primary school-aged students
- Focus areas include self-management, self-awareness, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision making
- Created by Lauren O’Brien, educator and best-selling author
- Well-researched, easy-to-use student resource
