We get this question a lot: "Does Cathryn—the founder of BestSelf—actually use the
Self Journal?"
Short answer? Yes. Absolutely.
The Self Journal was born out of a real need. Cathryn created it because she wanted a simple, powerful way to stay focused, hit meaningful goals, and make the most of her time.
And to this day, she still uses it. Not always perfectly—but consistently.
In fact, we have a
YouTube video of exactly how she uses the Self Journal day to day—even when life gets chaotic.
Here are a few highlights from her process:
- ✅She schedules her most important (and energy-draining) task first thing—when her energy is at its peak.
- ✅ Distractions go into the Flex Space, so random thoughts (and Amazon tabs) don’t derail focus.
- ✅ She uses the Weekly Action Pad as a brain dump zone that transforms chaos into clarity.
- ✅ She tracks habits aligned with the person she’s becoming—because who we become is built by what we do daily.
- ✅ And when life throws her off course? The Self Journal is her anchor. The structure works—again and again.
Thousands of people, including Cathryn, have used this system to build lives they’re genuinely proud of.
If your journal’s been collecting dust, or
if you don't have one yet, consider this your nudge. That tool in your hands? It’s ready when you are.
To your best self,
—The BestSelf Team