That’s because journals today have more variations that we can keep track of. First, you must decide what kind of page you want: lined, dotted, grid, blank? Or maybe you’d prefer to have a journal with prompts, like a wellness journal or a specific journal for mental health. Then, you need to consider what kind of cover you want. Something fun and kitschy and patterned? Or something sleek and professional-looking, like a leather journal? Finally, what do you intend to use this journal for? Taking notes in class? Journaling while you travel? Doodling? Creating your own planner? Regardless of whether you intend to pen the next great American novel, get organized before back-to-school madness returns, or something else entirely, there’s a functional journal out there for you that will be perfect to use (not just hoard).