Was created for YOU as a personal journal with prompts to allow YOUR soul to speak. You are encouraged to complete the activities by writing down your thoughts, ideas and feelings. It is a NO JUDEMENT ZONE. You may or may not choose to share it. Most important, it will become a record of your personal journey!
Working through the pages in this journal will help you understand your unique qualities. You will be encouraged you to let go of any negative judgment as you get to know and better understand yourself. Through the process you will discover and identify your positive and negative traits, thoughts and habits.
Each prompt in the journal includes simple activities and tools to be used to help you understand who YOU are. Discovery will validate your uniqueness and how amazing YOU are! Let’s get started as you learn to live “Your Best Life”!
This website is a compliment to the journal with additional information, complimentary Video’s & Quotes, additional activities, suggested books and a playlist.
“Your Best Life” is a place for YOU to allow your soul to speak. It is a personal journal to write down your thoughts, ideas and feelings. It is a NO JUDEMENT ZONE that you may or may not choose to share with ANYONE. It will become a record of your personal journey!
To provide you with a journal for self discovery, acceptance and self love. The tools and resources included will help you on your journey through life. Working through these pages will help you understand your unique qualities and encourage you to let go of any negative judgments!
Work through the prompts and activities to better understand YOU—your traits, thoughts, and habits. Celebrate the positive, recognize opportunities for growth, and use your journal to capture thoughts, inspiration, and ideas as you document your unique journey through life.
Thoughtful perspectives from educators who believe in self-discovery, personal growth, creativity, and recognizing the unique worth within every individual.
Marcia Wilson is an elementary school counselor and child advocate for Box Elder School District. She is passionate about developing positive character traits and helping students recognize their worth. She was awarded Rookie of the Year by the Utah School Counselor Association and continues to dedicate her work to helping children build valuable life skills.
“Two worlds are being combined in this book with a love of art, creativity, and the mission for every child to feel important and see their worth. It is an amazing melding of creative artistry in the activities and social emotional learning. I wish I had one when I was a kid and want one for every child I teach! I encourage you to get more than one copy of this book and give it to everyone you know.” — Marcia Wilson
Jacqueline Whitaker is a lifelong learner with a background in psychology, special education, educational leadership, and technology. She also holds certifications in ABA, Autism, and behavior management. Her passion for learning is matched only by her love for her family.
“Your Best Life”, is an essential book for EVERYONE! Each of prompts walks you through understanding yourself and your feelings in addition to other life issues. Each prompt is presented in a relatable and engaging manner as you discover strength and resilience. Readers are encouraged to nurture themselves as the miracles each of us are. This activity journal is a tremendous guide to finding your path despite life problems or the trauma we may face.” — Jacqueline Whitaker
Your Best Life is an engaging activity journal designed to help young readers explore their thoughts, feelings, strengths, and unique qualities. Through meaningful stories, creative activities, and thoughtful prompts, children are encouraged to build confidence, develop self-awareness, and celebrate what makes them truly special.
A special “Thank You” for everyone that has provided help, support and inspiration along the way!
Thank you for believing in this project as I started with my story and a list. You have been an amazing support!
Everyone should have such an incredible person in their lives to encourage and support their dreams!
Garett Rhodes, Gabbi Rhodes, Grayden Rhodes, and Kash Rhodes
Thank you for listening, making suggestions and directions for moving forward. You are a wonderful friend!
Thank you for all of your time, help and encouragement! You are a wonderful friend and the very best cheerleader!
You brought my lack of vision into focus and with your excellent skills creating this website better than I could ever have imagined.
Whatever we needed you were ALWAYS there! You are sincerely one of the best!
Kayt Shaffer, Lisa Anderson, Dillon Stewart, Chet Tracy…just to mention a few!
Your encouragement, creativity, friendship and support helped bring this vision to life.
4.5 Review from our book reader

Age 13
Easy to read, understand and relate!

Age 12 Years
This book simplifies how to plan and reach your goals. I loved the explanation of the inner critic and how to avoid letting it stop you. I didn't realize it was protecting me!

Age 11 Years
This book teaches life skills that are so important.

Age 10 Years
I urge parents to get this book and work through it along with their children. A real game changer for EVERYONE!

This book is filled with information and activities that will change your life! I wish I would have had it growing up.

Elementary School Counselor
This book encourages everyone to be the best they can be. Small steps are important for change and your success!