The Yearpop journal

More joy in the year ahead.

Ideas for planning, remembering, and looking forward to the moments that make a year yours.

01

Planning

How to Plan Your Year Around the Moments That Matter

Start with the dates you know, make room for the things you want to do, and build a year overview that leaves space for real life.
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02

Wellbeing

Why Having Something to Look Forward to Feels So Good

Explore the enjoyment of looking forward to an experience, what the research actually shows, and why every free hour does not need a plan.
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03

Guide

Countdown App vs. Calendar App: What Do You Actually Need?

Compare countdowns, everyday calendars and visual year planners, with examples to help you choose a tool that fits the way you make plans.
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04

Travel

How to Plan a Year of Trips Without Overbooking Yourself

Map your travel plans across the year, account for the full time away, and leave space between trips before committing to more bookings.
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05

Relationships

How to Plan Your Year as a Couple Without Turning It into a Work Meeting

Use a few simple questions to plan your year together, balance shared and separate plans, and turn good intentions into something you can act on.
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06

Life

30 Small Things to Look Forward to This Month

Find a few plans worth putting in your calendar, from a quiet evening at home to a small adventure nearby. Pick your favourites, not all thirty.
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