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Book cover of “Leave It on the Page”

Journal

Leave It on the Page

A Guided Bedtime Journal for 90 Quiet Nights

by Tom Silas Helmke

Tired in your body, but your mind just won’t switch off? Leave It on the Page helps you put your thoughts on paper, sort out what matters for tomorrow and gently bring the day to a close.

Book language: English

Pages
128
Edition
Paperback
Published

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About the book

Unfinished tasks, worries, conversations and tomorrow’s responsibilities often demand attention just when you want to rest. Leave It on the Page is a guided bedtime journal that gives them a place on paper, so you can organise what matters for tomorrow and gently close the day.

Each of the 90 undated evening pages follows the same layout: four simple prompts, generous writing space and one small, manageable next step for tomorrow instead of trying to solve everything tonight. A few minutes of writing are enough, and an optional 8:8:8 breathing exercise with a gentler alternative rounds off the ritual.

Twelve weekly reflections, three monthly reviews and six worry-time pages for earlier in the day help you notice recurring thoughts and small accomplishments. There are no perfect routines and no sleep scores: you do not have to write every night or answer every question, and some evenings a single sentence is enough.

The journal was created by Tom Helmke from a personal evening practice, with accessible explanations and selected scientific references. It is intended for personal reflection and is not a medical treatment or a substitute for professional healthcare.

A look inside

  • Leave It on the Page on a bedside table next to a mug, a pen and a warm lamp. Text: “Quiet your mind at the end of the day.” A guided bedtime journal to help you unload your thoughts, sort out what matters for tomorrow and wind down before sleep. Icons: unload your thoughts, organize tomorrow, wind down before sleep, feel a little more calm. Full size

    Quiet your mind at the end of the day

    Unload your thoughts, sort out what matters for tomorrow and wind down before sleep. Ninety undated pages, no pressure, just a few minutes of writing each evening.

  • A real interior page, “Night 01 / 90: You can leave it here.” Four prompts with writing lines: What is on my mind right now? What can wait until tomorrow? One small first step for tomorrow. What can I leave here tonight? Below, an optional 8:8:8 breathing practice: breathe in 8 s, hold 8 s, breathe out 8 s, 8 rounds, only if comfortable. Full size

    A real look inside

    Every evening page follows the same layout: four guided questions, generous space for writing and an optional 8:8:8 breathing practice, only if comfortable. The page is taken directly from the book.

  • “What is inside? One journal. Ninety evenings.” 90 undated evening pages, 12 weekly reflections, 3 monthly reflections, 6 additional worry-time pages; 128 pages, 7 × 10 inches. “A simple routine without daily pressure.” Next to it, the cover of Leave It on the Page. Full size

    One journal. Ninety evenings.

    90 undated evening pages, 12 weekly reflections, 3 monthly reviews and 6 extra worry-time pages on 128 pages in a 7 × 10 inch format. A simple routine without daily pressure.

Who the book is for

  • Adults who experience racing thoughts at bedtime
  • Anyone who finds it hard to switch off after busy days
  • Readers new to journaling or looking for a more intentional evening routine
  • As a gift for someone who needs a moment of peace

How the journal is structured

  1. Evening pages

    90 undated pages with four prompts and room for thoughts, open tasks and one small step for tomorrow.

  2. 8:8:8 breathing practice

    An optional, clearly explained breathing routine with a gentler alternative, only if comfortable.

  3. Weekly reflections and monthly reviews

    12 weekly and 3 monthly reviews to recognise recurring thoughts, small accomplishments and what helps you unwind.

  4. Worry time

    6 extra pages for exploring concerns earlier in the day.

  5. Wind-down routine

    Practical guidance on slowing down, setting screens aside and making space for rest.

Examples from the book

  • What is on my mind right now?
  • What can wait until tomorrow?
  • One small first step for tomorrow:
  • What can I leave here tonight?

Using it day to day

  • Write down worries, unfinished tasks and ideas instead of turning them over in your head
  • Note what can wait and one small first step for tomorrow
  • Close the journal and, if you like, wind down with the optional breathing exercise
  • Look back briefly once a week and once a month

What the book contains

  • 90 undated evening pages with four short prompts and generous writing space
  • 12 weekly reflections and 3 monthly reviews
  • 6 extra worry-time pages
  • An explained 8:8:8 breathing exercise with a gentler alternative
  • Practical guidance for a simple wind-down routine and setting screens aside
  • 128 pages in a 7 × 10 inch format (17.78 × 25.4 cm)

What research says about the methods

The studies below examine general methods that also appear in this journal. They do not show that this particular book works, and they are no substitute for professional advice or treatment.

Book details

Author
Tom Silas Helmke
Book language
English
Category
Journal

Paperback

Pages
128
Trim size
17.78 × 25.4 cm (7 × 10 in)
Publication date
ASIN
B0HMX91ZT4

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