# Prompted Mindfulness Journals The Simple Observations Journal Encourages Presence at Home By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-05-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simple-observations-journal References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/artist-shantell-martin-and-baronfig-create-journal-for-staying-present-while-at-home-301067263.html) & [baronfig](http://www.baronfig.com) The Simple Observations journal helps to cultivate [mindfulness and presence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meditation-and-journaling) with question-based prompts that are accompanied by signature drawings by Shantell Martin. The Baronfig x Shantell Martin creation is designed to get people to become more mindful in their daily lives, as [mindfulness practices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guided-journaling) are proven to support more happiness and less anxiety. In the journal, there are 375 [short prompts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spark-deeper) that take different formats, some of which encourage people to get creative and interpret their surroundings through art and others that ask simple yes or no questions, with plenty of space for people to express their feelings. The limited release journal is launching at a time when many people are filling their increased time at home with screen-free activities. Image Credit: Baronfig ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mindfulness Journals:** Creating mindfulness journals with question-based prompts and creative activities. - **Screen-free Activities:** Promoting screen-free activities to encourage mindfulness and presence. - **Limited Release Products:** Introducing limited release products to create a sense of exclusivity and demand. ### Who This Affects Most - **Stationery and Journaling:** The stationery and journaling industry can benefit from creating innovative mindfulness journals. - **Wellness and Self-care:** The wellness and self-care industry can tap into the trend of promoting screen-free activities for mindfulness. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore collaboration opportunities to create limited release products for increased desirability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Daily-Prompting Social Journals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-journals.md) - [Mindful Journaling Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindful-productivity-notion-journal.md) - [Motivating Journaling Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindup.md) - [Minimalist Journaling Methods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-simplest-journalling-guide.md) - [Mental Health Journals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mental-health-journal.md) - [Personalized Journaling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruminare.md) - [Mindful Daily Planners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindful-step-towards.md) - [Insightful Self-Care Journals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journalise-journals.md) - [Mindful Journaling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meditation-and-journaling.md)