Ah, that empty notebook feeling. There’s nothing quite like it. Those fresh crisp clean pages waiting to be filled. Hinting at possibilities, opportunities and ideas about what could be.
Why do we love empty notebooks so much?
For freelance writer Sofia Farelli, it’s the sense of opportunity that an empty notebook represents.
“It's the feeling of starting a new chapter, or rather the opportunity it represents. It's one of the reasons I date all my entries as it tells a story of where you were and what you were prioritising in that moment in time.” Sofia explains. “I've tried virtual notebooks, apps etc. but it just can't compare to the satisfaction of crossing something on a to-do list or when you find a good pen that makes your handwriting look really pretty. It's the small wins, isn't it!”
Whilst study skills expert Chloe Burroughs loves the clarity that an empty notebook can bring. For Chloe, it’s a tool to bring her goals to life.
“An empty notebook is a blank slate for me. A ripe opportunity to move in a different direction or try a different approach,”she says. “Life and studying can get chaotic at times but an empty notebook is a way for me to move towards my goals with intention and clarity.”