Mental Health journals & planners to provide a space for personal growth, creative expression, record keeping, game development and communication

Welcome to our collection of mental health journals and planners

These mental health journals and planners are specifically designed to support and empower your mental wellbeing journey. Our suite includes the Match Day Journal, Gratitude Journal, Goal Planner and Self-Care Handbook. Each resource has been carefully crafted to enhance different aspects of your life, from reflecting on match days, practicing gratitude, setting and tracking your goals and prioritising self-care.

Dive in to discover tools that resonate with you and start crafting your unique path towards mental resilience and overall wellbeing.

Match Day Journal

This journal serves as a personalised record of each match throughout the season, capturing key moments, scores, personal and team performance. But, what sets the Match Day Journal apart is its focus on emotional reflection. It's not just about recounting the game; it's about reliving the feelings and emotions tied to each match. 

It's a mindfulness exercise cleverly disguised as a football logbook, guiding players to reflect on their experiences in a fun and engaging way.

By reflecting on their emotions, players can gain invaluable insights about their reactions, their strengths, and areas for improvement. Over time, these personal narratives pave the way for emotional growth and resilience, both on and off the pitch.

From U7s up to U14s, the journal is tailored to ensure that it's an engaging and impactful resource for all. We believe this Match Day Journal could be a game-changer, creating a new way for young footballers to connect with the sport they love, while simultaneously fostering emotional awareness and personal development.

For This, I Am Grateful

Welcome to your gratitude journal, a powerful tool designed to help you unlock the potential for increased happiness, resilience, and mindfulness. This journal will guide you on a journey of self-discovery, enabling you to focus on the positive aspects of your life, cultivate deeper connections with others, and foster a more optimistic outlook. As you begin this transformative experience, remember that expressing gratitude is not only about acknowledging the good things in life but also about finding silver linings in challenging situations and appreciating the lessons they bring.

By regularly practicing gratitude, you'll be taking important steps towards improved mental well-being. This journal aims to help you reduce stress and negative emotions while promoting mindfulness, self-esteem, and self-awareness. As you reflect on your daily experiences and emotions, you'll develop a greater understanding of your values and priorities, which can lead to a more fulfilling life. Moreover, cultivating gratitude can enhance your sleep quality and strengthen your relationships with others, creating a positive ripple effect on your overall well-being.

*Research suggests that consciously appreciating the good things in our lives can profoundly affect our well-being and relationships. This exercise helps you better concentrate on and be mindful of the good in your life. In fact, people who routinely express gratitude enjoy better health and greater happiness.

*Emmons, R. A., & McCullough, M. E. (2003). Counting blessings versus burdens: An experimental investigation of gratitude and subjective well-being in daily life. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 84(2), 377-389.

Goal Planner

A planner to help you define, organise, and track your objectives. 

Having goals is crucial because they provide direction, focus, and motivation in various aspects of life. They serve as a roadmap, guiding you towards personal growth, fulfilment, and success. The benefits of setting goals include:

Clear direction: Goals offer a clear sense of purpose, helping you prioritise your time, energy, and resources towards meaningful objectives.

Motivation: Goals create a sense of urgency, inspiring you to work harder and persevere through challenges to achieve the desired outcome.

Improved decision-making: Goals allow you to make better choices by focusing on actions that align with your objectives and contribute to their accomplishment.

Increased self-confidence: Setting and achieving goals can boost self-esteem, as you witness your own ability to overcome obstacles and make progress.

Personal development: Goals encourage personal growth by pushing you to learn new skills, adapt to new situations, and expand your comfort zone.

Sense of accomplishment: Achieving goals can lead to feelings of satisfaction and pride, reinforcing the belief in your own capabilities.

Enhanced time management: Goals help you allocate your time more effectively by prioritising tasks that contribute to your objectives.

The Self-Care Handbook

How to Look After Yourself Mindfully

This self-care handbook serves as a personalised guide to nurturing your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.

It offers a structured approach to understanding your unique needs and preferences, empowering you to make informed decisions that prioritise self-compassion and balance.

By outlining specific self-care strategies, activities, and rituals, the handbook can help you to develop a sustainable routine that supports overall health, reduces burnout, and builds emotional stability.

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Workbooks & Journals

 - Football Themed
 - Engaging
 - Empowering
 - Educational
 - Confidence Boosting

The Self-Esteem Workbook and Match Day Journal are innovative, football-themed tools designed to support the mental health and personal growth of young footballers.

These engaging and interactive resources help players develop mindfulness, reflect on their experiences, and build confidence both on and off the pitch. By providing a structured way to document their feelings, achievements and goals, these products empower young players to recognise their strengths, set achievable targets and build a positive mindset.

These tools are not just about improving football skills; they focus on holistic development, encouraging young players to understand and manage their emotions, build strong relationships and develop resilience.

The workbooks promote insightful self-reflection, educational exercises and motivational activities, making them an invaluable addition to any grassroots club’s resources.

Coaches and ESPECIALLY parents/carers will find these tools crucial in supporting meaningful conversations and enhancing the overall well-being of their young footballers.

Danny Matharu
Founder: The Football Mental Health Alliance
The Football Mental Health Alliance Match Day Journal

Match Day Journal
RRP £4.99

A mindfulness document to record results and feelings this season.
The Match Day Journal: Helping young footballers become more mindful through football!

This journal is designed to help young footballers reflect on each game throughout the season. Each week, they'll record key details like the match date, location, score and their personal performance.

Most importantly, they'll also reflect on their emotions and experiences. By doing this, young footballers will gain valuable insights into their strengths, areas for improvement and emotional growth.

This practice will not only enhance their football skills but also help them grow personally and emotionally.
The Match Day Journal is a fantastic tool designed to help young footballers reflect on their weekly matches. By recording details, they will gain a deeper understanding of their emotions.

Supporting a young person with this journal will strengthen your relationship and open up meaningful conversations about their emotional and personal growth.

This practice not only enhances their football skills but also builds emotional resilience and self-awareness, benefiting them both on and off the pitch.

We can build this Journal bespoke for your Club/Academy/Foundation etc. Please contact us via the form below for more information. 

See below for a run through.

I have had a good look at them both and I love them. Tools like this allow somebody like me to really get to work with a player. I have a resource library, but things like this are not football specific and more life coaching resources that I have to adapt.

I think these are incredibly useful without crossing that fine line between football coach and psychologist, which IS A POSITION we often find ourselves in. 

Jonathan Cotterill-Bolsover
Grassroots coach. Level 4 Performance Analyst. Level 4 S&C Coach. Youth S&C Specialist. UEFA B Candidate. Player Care Certified (Player Care Group)
FMHA Self Esteem Workbook

Self Esteem Workbook
RRP £3.99

Helping young footballers build and strengthen their self-esteem by exploring and documenting their strengths, achievements and personal qualities.
This workbook is designed to help young footballers build and strengthen their self-esteem by exploring their strengths, achievements and personal qualities.

Through a series of guided questions and activities, they will learn to recognise and celebrate what makes them unique and valuable. As they work through each section, they'll gain confidence, develop a positive self-image and understand how to overcome challenges.
This workbook is a valuable tool for a young person’s self-esteem development. By guiding them through the activities, you’ll help them recognise their strengths and build confidence.

This shared experience will strengthen your relationship and open up important conversations about self-worth and mental health. 

Your support and encouragement will be crucial in helping them see their unique qualities and abilities.

We can build this Journal bespoke for your Club/Academy/Foundation etc. Please contact us via the form below for more information. 

See below for a run through.
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Why should you use these journals in your club?

Enhances Player Well-Being
• These tools help young players understand and manage their emotions, promoting mental health and emotional resilience.

Improves Performance
• Reflecting on their games helps players recognise strengths and areas for improvement, leading to better performance on the pitch.

Builds Team Spirit
• Encourages positive communication and support among teammates, building a strong sense of community and teamwork.

Supports Holistic Development
• The workbooks contribute to personal growth, helping players set and achieve goals, build confidence and develop a positive mindset.

Engages Parents and Coaches
• These resources provide a platform for meaningful conversations between players, parents/carers and coaches, enhancing their support system.

Promotes Mindfulness
• Mindfulness exercises included in the journals help players stay focused and calm, both on and off the field.

The Self-Esteem Workbook and the Match Day Journal will have a lasting positive impact on young footballers, helping them grow both as athletes and individuals.

What's in Them?

Various tools for supporting and educating young footballers with their mental health. 
Goal Setting for Mental Health

Goal Setting using SMART Goals

Educates and explains the value of setting goals using the SMART Goal Method. 

Users are then encouraged to think about what they would like to achieve and document this, again using the SMART Goal methodology. 

Controlling the Controllables

Explains about the power of focussing on things we can control and not those we can't. 

Users are then given the opportunity to identify and document the things in their lives that they can and can't control. 
Box Breathing for Mental Health

Box Breathing: Remain Calm & Focused

Box breathing is a simple way to help you feel calm and focused.

It’s great for reducing stress and improving concentration. This section walks them through Box Breathing enabling them utilise it whenever they feel overwhelmed or stressed.

Understanding Mindfulness

Educates the user around what Mindfulness is, why it's important in life and football and offers up a simple exercise to help them start being more mindful. 

Simple, understandable, engaging language with a football theme. 

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