this journal is for you if…
Your to-do list is too long and you know it.
Not because you’re overcommitted— because nothing stops you from adding one more thing. When the list has no limit, everything ends up on it. Five items means you have to choose before the day starts.
You want a physical list, not another app.
Something you write, cross off, and close. Not a system that syncs across devices and sends you reminders. Three days per page, five items per day. That’s the whole format.
You’re done carrying five huge notebooks to stay organized.
The A6 format fits in a jacket pocket. You don’t need a dedicated bag, a dedicated desk, or a dedicated routine. It goes where you go.
You want to start the day with a decision, not a list.
You want to be in control of your to-do list—not the other way around.
Made by hand. Built for daily use.
A6. Fits in a jacket pocket. 🧥
Most journaling systems assume you have a desk, a routine, and five different notebooks. This one goes with you. The full journal fits in 32 pages and a size that doesn’t require a dedicated bag.
If you’re already carrying a lot, this isn’t one more thing. It’s a smaller version of a thing you actually use. And at $12 and pocket-sized, it’s also an easy add-on gift — for the friend whose to-do list is a scroll, not a page.
Made by Hand in Portland, OR 🌲
I make these by hand in Portland. The foil stamping, the binding, the paper—every journal assembled individually. A tool you’re going to use every day should feel like someone thought carefully about it.
How it Works
Each day gets five numbered slots and a date. Checkboxes on the right — circle or check when done. Three days share a single page, so the journal stays compact and doesn’t feel like a commitment.
There’s no priority column, no time-blocking, no color coding. The constraint is the system. Five slots means you’ve already decided what matters most before you write anything down.
32 pages. Three days per page. Made by hand in Portland.
“Five things sounds like nothing until you realize how bad you are at picking five things. Genuinely changed how I start my mornings.”
Priya S.
FAQs
What if I have more than five things to do?
You probably do. The five-item limit isn’t meant to capture everything — it’s meant to force a decision about what today’s five are. Everything else goes on a separate running list, a sticky note, or the next day’s page. The constraint is the feature.
Do I have to use it every day?
No. Some people use it for their five most important work tasks only, skipping days when life is less structured. Others use it daily without exception. At three days per page, 32 pages is a little over three months of daily use — but there’s no rule about pace.
Can I use it alongside other planning tools?
Yes. The Daily Tasks Journal works well as the daily filter for a larger project system — a way to decide, each morning, which five things from the bigger list get done today. It’s a decision tool, not a complete system.
Why a small journal?
A6 is roughly the size of an index card — smaller than most notebooks, smaller than most planners. That’s intentional.
A journal you leave on your desk because it’s too bulky to carry is a journal you use inconsistently. The A6 format removes that excuse. It fits in a bag pocket, a coat pocket, a nightstand drawer. The constraint of the size is also the point — 32 pages, one focused purpose, nothing extraneous. When it’s full, you start a new one.
Bigger doesn’t mean better here. It usually just means heavier.
If you have questions that aren’t answered here, please email us at hello@strategyjournaling.co and we’ll answer as soon as we can!
Not the right fit? Return it.
I make these by hand, and I make them to be used. If the Daily Tasks journal isn’t working for you, return it within 90 days for a full refund. No questions asked.
Want a whole system?
The Daily Tasks journal is one of three journals in The Progress Set. The other two are the Brain Dump, a structured way to organize everything competing for your attention —and the Habit Tracker journal, for seeing whether your habits are actually holding.
Each one does something specific. Three tools for three different jobs: clearing, planning, tracking. Sold as a set at a discount, or individually if you know which one you need.
