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The Five Minute Journal is an undated gratitude journal from Intelligent Change. Each day has a morning section (three things you're grateful for, what would make today great, an affirmation) and a night section (highlights and a lesson). The linen-bound book has 264 pages, lasts six months and measures 134 × 218 mm.
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The linen-bound journal closed and open on a day's page (1 mm = 1 px).
Product facts
Product
The Five Minute Journal, Original Linen (undated, 264 pages)
Linen cover, cotton sewn binding, recycled FSC-certified paper
Released
2013*
Price range
$$$$20–75 per notebook
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Notes on these facts
Made by Intelligent Change (founded by Alex Ikonn and UJ Ramdas). Made in China: Intelligent Change's own product page lists "Made in China" in its specifications (read October 22, 2026). Brand origin: the review site Develop Good Habits describes Intelligent Change as a company based in Toronto, Canada; Intelligent Change's own pages don't give an address. Source. Price: example listing. Released: Intelligent Change says it started the guided journaling movement in 2013 with the launch of the Five Minute Journal.
Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026.
Key takeaways
264 undated pages last about six months of daily use, per Intelligent Change.
It measures about 134 × 218 mm (5.28 × 8.58 in), slightly narrower and taller than A5.
Each daily page has five prompts: gratitude, today's intentions and an affirmation in the morning; highlights and a lesson at night.
Bound in 100% linen with cotton thread and one cotton ribbon, on recycled FSC-certified paper; made in China.
Its Amazon US listing had 17,976 ratings and ranked No. 4 in Personal Organizers on October 22, 2026.
What is the Five Minute Journal?
The Five Minute Journal is a guided gratitude journal: each day you fill in five short prompts, three in the morning and two at night. Intelligent Change launched it in 2013 and calls it the original gratitude journal that started the guided journaling movement.
It isn’t a blank notebook or a planner. Every page is pre-printed with the same prompts, so the habit takes a few minutes and there’s no blank page to stare at.
Five Minute Journal specs
Spec
Value
Size
About 134 × 218 mm (5.28 × 8.58 in)
Pages
264, undated
Lasts
About 6 months of daily use
Cover
100% linen fabric
Binding
Sewn with 100% cotton thread
Bookmark
One 100% cotton ribbon
Paper
100% recycled, compostable, FSC-certified
Colours
Original Linen; also Bold Black, Blush Pink, Earth Green
ISBN
978-0-9918462-0-7
Made in
China
All figures are from Intelligent Change’s product page, read on October 22, 2026. Its store listed the journal at US$32 that day; Amazon and other shops usually sell it in our $$$ band ($20–75).
What are the Five Minute Journal prompts?
The morning asks for three things you’re grateful for, what would make today great, and a daily affirmation; the night asks for the day’s highlights and a lesson learned. An inspirational quote heads each page, and a weekly challenge appears once a week.
One day on one page: morning above, night below (1 mm = 1.1 px; prompt wording paraphrased).
Intelligent Change frames it as two routines. The morning sets the tone for the day; the night section, in its words, has you count your blessings in reverse by noting what sparked joy and what you learned.
How big is it, and will it fit an A5 cover?
At about 134 × 218 mm it is 14 mm narrower and 8 mm taller than A5 (148 × 210 mm). Most A5 journal covers will hold it, but loosely, and a tight-fitting A5 cover may be too short.
The six-month book is thicker than a typical 192-page A5 notebook. We haven’t measured its thickness yet; Intelligent Change lists a 395 g shipping weight for the boxed journal.
How does it compare to other guided journals?
It is the shortest daily commitment of the popular guided journals: five prompts a day for six months. Five-year memory books ask for one line a day instead.
If you want planning rather than reflection, Intelligent Change’s own Productivity Planner uses the same build with a daily task layout. Our best 5-year journals guide compares the long-haul memory books.
Which colour should you choose?
The Original Linen is the core edition; the black, pink and green covers have the same pages. Linen shows marks over six months of daily handling; Bold Black hides them best. Patterned editions come and go, so check Intelligent Change’s store for current ones.
How popular is the Five Minute Journal?
Very: on October 22, 2026 its Amazon US listing had 17,976 ratings and ranked No. 4 in Personal Organizers. Intelligent Change says more than four million of its products have been sold worldwide, and lists stockists such as Papersource and Papersmiths.
Where is the Five Minute Journal made?
Intelligent Change’s product page says it’s made in China. The company says its newest products use 100% recycled, FSC-certified paper and natural fabric bindings such as linen and cotton. Intelligent Change was founded by Alex Ikonn and UJ Ramdas; the review site Develop Good Habits describes it as based in Toronto, Canada.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a Five Minute Journal last?
About six months. Intelligent Change says its 264 undated pages give six months of daily journaling, so you start on any day and never waste a dated page.
What do you write in the Five Minute Journal each day?
In the morning, three things you're grateful for, what would make the day great and a short affirmation. At night, the day's highlights and a lesson learned. A quote heads each page.
Is the Five Minute Journal dated?
No, it's undated. You write the date yourself, which is why a missed day doesn't leave a blank page behind.
How big is the Five Minute Journal?
Intelligent Change gives about 5.28 × 8.58 in, or 13.4 × 21.8 cm. That's close to A5 but a little narrower and taller, so most A5 journal covers are a loose fit.
What colours does the Five Minute Journal come in?
The Original Linen is the core edition; Intelligent Change also lists Bold Black, Blush Pink and Earth Green covers, plus patterned editions. The pages inside are the same.
Is the Five Minute Journal made in the USA?
No. Intelligent Change's product page says it's made in China, on recycled, FSC-certified paper.
Can you use the Five Minute Journal with a fountain pen?
Intelligent Change doesn't rate the paper for fountain pens, and we haven't tested it yet. Try a fine nib on the back page before you commit.
