RETIRING My Feelings Notepad | Planning Memo Pad

Great notepad, beautiful and helpful design!

Gentle guidance

The paper itself has a really nice feel to it, and I like the size of the pad. And there’s enough already on it, that it doesn’t feel daunting like a full sheet of blank paper can. I love the graphic design and artwork. The watercolors are soothing and inviting, and the coloring helps guide each category but is also allowed to blend beyond the wheel, echoing how actual emoticons are often mixed. This is further supported by how each question offers multiple blank spaces for replies. And the questions, they strike just the right balance in focus and gentleness. I think this is partly because the wording is in first person, so reading them, I wind up asking myself, instead of being confronted with “you” queries. And asking what do *I* want, what do *I* need, what would help *me*… these touch me even to the point of moist eyes. As a lifelong people-pleaser, allowing myself —getting myself to recognize, let alone articulate these things is not something I’ve ever really taken the time to practice. I may need to mentally circle around the pad a while longer before writing anything down, but it’s already helping me practice getting more in touch with my own self. 💜

Fantastic aid for growing self awareness

I ordered My Feelings Notepad for a family member who is on the autism spectrum. The items on the notepad allow my family member to independently self-assess and we are using it as a tool for growing self awareness and self regulation. This one fits in a small bag or purse, easy to carry along on outings or errands.