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Positive Planners

4 books in this series
Book cover of The Positive Doodle Diary by Ali McDowall, Finn Prevett

The Positive Doodle Diary

The Positive Doodle Diary is a daily gratitude journal for kids, designed to empower them with confidence through creativity.

All about encouraging creativity, self-expression and mindfulness through daily doodling and simple journaling, it’s packed full of different activities that will lead the little people in your life to explore themes of confidence, resilience, kindness, and even self-care!

Friends Ali Bado and Finn Prevett, founders of the Positive Planner community, created The Positive Doodle Diary to bring more colour, positivity and self-care into a child’s life, and this positivity starts from the moment they set eyes on it. Slightly bigger than other books in the family, the Doodle has a brilliant cloth-bound yellow cover and is patterned with the colourful Doodle Weather Mood symbols.

Depending on age, children can work with The Positive Doodle Diary either alone or together with an adult. Ideal for children aged 5 to 10 years old.

Book cover of The Positive Student Planner by Ali McDowall, Finn Prevett

The Positive Student Planner

The Positive Student Planner is a creative and supportive new way for students to help themselves day to day. Backed by a leading student mental health expert, this beautifully designed 12-week planner and journal uses evidence-based strategies to help students organise their life and mind. It comes packed with activities, tips and tools, daily journaling prompts and mindfulness exercises to support and empower even the most overwhelmed student.

Topics explored include independent living, budgeting, meeting new people, and balancing studies, work and fun. It provides support and guidance to develop resilience and positive wellbeing habits for the long term.

In stunning cloth-bound livery, with ribbon bookmark, this would make the perfect gift, bursting with strategies to cope with stress and organisational management, and to develop a positive mindset.
Book cover of The Positive Planner by Ali McDowall, Finn Prevett

The Positive Planner

A journal with a difference. Meet your new favourite sidekick for creating calm, clarity and a more positive mindset — one page at a time.

With special attention to self-care, gratitude, and discovering your own version of wellbeing, The Positive Planner provides a supportive space for slowing down and building emotional resilience.

Brought to you by best friends Ali Bado and Finn Prevett, founders of the Positive Planner community, this beautifully designed, 12-week guided planner is here to help you get organised while prioritising your mental health and well being.

It includes originally designed artwork and illustrations throughout, and is full of inspirational quotes and activities to bring positivity to every aspect of your life. And, with its sunny yellow cloth-bound cover and bookmark ribbon, it is guaranteed to put a smile on your face from the moment you pick it up.

Inside you will find:
  • Daily intentions & evening reflections
  • Weekly meal planners & shopping lists
  • Positive affirmations
  • Three four-week calendars & mood trackers
  • Activities for mindfulness
  • Activities to encourage positive thinking
Whether you’re brand new to journaling or looking to reconnect with yourself, The Positive Planner is a gentle guide to help you find your flow.
Book cover of The Positive Wellness Journal by Ali McDowall, Finn Prevett

The Positive Wellness Journal

The Positive Wellness Journal - a holistic self-care companion for mind, body, and soul.

Looking to go deeper into self-care and create balance across your mind, body, and soul? The Positive Wellness Journal is a beautifully designed 12-week guided journal that takes a holistic approach to wellbeing, helping you nourish every part of yourself with positivity and intention.

Divided into three sections — Mind, Body, Soul — this journal combines daily prompts, weekly quotes, and simple activities such as breathing exercises, stretching, meal planning, and creative expression. Together, they encourage you to reflect, slow down, and discover what true wellness looks like for you.

With its vibrant orange cloth cover, ribbon bookmark, hand-drawn illustrations, and inspirational quotes, this hard-backed journal is as uplifting to look at as it is to use.

Inside you’ll find:


  • Daily intentions & evening reflections

  • Positive affirmations

  • Mood trackers for a whole year

  • Activities for the mind, body & soul

  • Space for free writing and drawing


Encouraging and flexible, The Positive Wellness Journal is the perfect next step if you’ve finished The Positive Planner — or if you simply want a holistic way to bring more positivity, calm, and balance into your life.