Enhance Your Wellbeing:
In less than 10 minutes a day!
Diary keeping is so much more than writing what happened in your day. More than simple words on a page. And so much more powerful than you think. Let us show you how powerful and engaging reflection can be.
The Diary Toolkit is a cross between a diary and a journal and written specifically for those working within the education profession. It is designed to help you press pause, and discover new and creative ways to celebrate your achievements. This leads to improved wellbeing, increased happiness and better job satisfaction.
Welcome to The Diary Toolkit –
The Essential Wellbeing and Reflection Tool for Educators
It’s okay to recognise that.
Research shows us that dedicated educators who work to nurture the next generation often grapple with higher stress levels.
A career in Education goes beyond being ‘just a job’ and it can feel like a lot of pressure, but with the right tools you can thrive as a resilient and focused leader, both in and outside the classroom. One of those tools is the art of diary-keeping.
Diary-keeping isn’t just about jotting down thoughts; it’s a powerful practice that equips educators to confidently navigate the challenges of the profession. By embracing this reflective practice, you’re not only ensuring a balanced life but also enhancing your impact in the classroom.
It’s all about thriving—finding the harmony between your passion for teaching and your personal wellbeing, and diary-keeping is your compass to achieve just that.
The Diary Toolkit – crafted BY educators FOR educators.
Understanding the unique pressures of your role, this Toolkit is like your personal wellbeing mentor. Underpinned by rigorous academic research, it guides you through creating a wellbeing routine that slots perfectly into your busy schedule and reflects the ebb and flow of your changing goals.
For you
Containing a transition spinner to help you step into a more reflective frame of mind, and 21 interchangeable activities that show you the power of reflection and boost your wellbeing. The interchangeable pages help you create the perfect wellbeing solution for you.
Start with 10 minutes per week, and notice the difference that makes. Then try out different ways to fit it into every day, that 5-10 minutes will have a huge impact on your life.
Leading to a calmer, happier, more fulfilled you.
For just £21.50
For your team
In 2021, 1.5 million days were lost due to teacher stress and poor mental health and 44% of teachers plan to leave the profession by 2027 (FENews, 2022)
Our package for schools includes a book for everyone involved, as well as training videos from our Diary Toolkit team to provide meaningful and impactful CPD, and support on how to embed this into your school improvement plan. Prices start at just £22.
This all works in synergy with your existing staff wellbeing offer that you provide for your workplace to help retain staff and reduce absence through physical and mental illness.
Our vision
Our vision at The Diary Toolkit is to positively impact the lives of 5000 educators by 2026, enhancing their wellbeing and professional journey through our community-driven approach.
Grounded in values of community, creativity, diverse perspectives, and support, we strive to empower educators with accessible tools and resources that boost their wellbeing and resilience through creative and personal reflection.
By fostering collaboration, innovation, and adaptability, we aim to create a sustainable culture of wellbeing that inspires and supports educators in their vital role within the education community.
Our impact
Education staff impacted
Step 1: Making Transitions Seamless
Changing from work mode to a zen state can feel like scaling Everest, especially under the weight of the many varied responsibilities that come with working in education. Here’s where our Toolkit doubles as your personal decompression chamber. Compact enough to tag along everywhere, yet spacious enough to house your deepest thoughts and biggest brain-dumps.
Using the Diary spinner, choose from 12 bite-sized activities with a flick of the wheel. This tactile experience turbocharges your reflection practice, tailoring a unique diary that feels like a gift made just for you.
Example: Bouncy Ball
Find yourself a bouncy ball. It can be any size – a small rubber ball, tennis ball or basketball. Bounce the ball, catching it as it comes back up to the height of your hips.
Do you need two hands to bounce and catch?
Can you try it with one hand or use alternate hands to throw and catch?
Notice the change of feeling in your body as you ‘play’ by focussing on the ball for about 3 minutes. The element of play in an otherwise adult day is soothing to your nervous system and helps soften the focus of your mind.
Step 2: Thought Provoking Activities
Once you have completed a transition activity, you’ll now be in the right frame of mind to move on to the activity section of your Diary Toolkit. There are 21 activities. Some you’ll love, and some you won’t. Place the ones you love at the front, and the ones you don’t at the back and you’ll be left with a Diary Toolkit built just for you.
Example: Storyboarding
Guess what happened today?
When you got back from work today (or yesterday if you are doing this in the morning), were there any stories from the day that stuck in your mind? A funny interaction with a student? Or some kind of mishap?
Record the episode in your own comic book/graphic novel style using the storyboard picture and text boxes on the following pages. If sketching isn’t your thing, stick people will do the job nicely.
Each activity comes with helpful tips, and once complete, you decide whether to keep, destroy or share your entry with others.
Step 3: Expand Your Horizons
Gain access to comprehensive trainings and a vibrant community of like-minded educators. Our online membership allows you to access monthly live wellbeing sessions from industry professionals. You’ll learn how to maximise your Toolkit experience, and join an encouraging community of your peers too – in fact, 92% of users reported being part of the community had a positive impact on their wellbeing, both personally and professionally. COMING SOON!
With 100% of our users recommending this toolkit to their peers, and 83% excited about ongoing access to wellbeing CPD, we’re confident you’ll find value too.
Take Control of Your Wellbeing Story with Our Innovative Toolkit
Embark on a journey of creativity, resilience, and wellbeing with The Diary Toolkit. More than a reflective diary, it’s a personal transformation tool, your partner in bidding farewell to blank pages that overwhelm and saying hello to a customised, multi-modal journaling approach focused on Transition, Activity, and Reflection.
Endorsed by 100% of our users, this handy confidante helps you shift gears from work to wellness. The Toolkit becomes personalised to you as you take part in activities within, choosing the ones you enjoy and fine-tuning the toolkit to suit your preferences. It’s your go-to tool to organise mental clutter and usher in tranquillity.
‘As someone who has been teaching for 27 years, and involved in supporting teachers at all stages of their careers, I know the importance of well-being. I am also a working mum of four. Life is busy, and teaching can be rewarding, but also stressful. I found that by using The Diary Toolkit I discovered new and varied ways of reflecting on my daily life.’
‘The toolkit has become a valuable part of taking stock: I complete The Diary Toolkit at the end of the day, and it really cuts down the amount of time I spent lying in bed with 101 thoughts swirling round my head. The variety of tasks is a really useful feature. Some work for me -others don’t – which is why it’s great to have the chance to customise the Toolkit to suit my mood.’
‘The Diary Toolkit really helped me find clarity, direction, and most importantly a sense of calm. It not only helped me stay organised but also made me reflect on my experiences as an educator. Every educator-in-the-making needs this toolkit.’
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Users recommend this toolkit
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Excited about ongoing access to wellbeing CPD
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Reported being part of the community had a positive impact on their wellbeing
Join our Mission
Become part of a movement that empowers educators to prioritise their wellbeing. Our mission is to equip every educator with the tools and knowledge to achieve a balanced, fulfilling life – whatever ‘balanced’ looks like for you. We’re reshaping the wellbeing landscape for educators, and we’d love for you to be a part of our story.
Ready to Start a Journey Towards a Happier, Healthier You?
Take the first step and start your journey with The Diary Toolkit today.
Let’s raise a toast to your achievements, learn how to manage stress in a productive way, and take steps towards a healthier, happier, and more resilient lifestyle. Start today, because as tomorrow’s to-do list might tell you, procrastination is not part of the job description!
