WashiGang Journal

This year, our goal is to have less screen time, less doom-scrolling and less stress! Below is a gentle guide to embracing analogue habits in 2026, inspired by stationery, creativity, nature, and the simple joy of making things by hand.

New Year, new you! If you’re hoping to build better habits, stay organised, or simply bring more mindfulness into your day, habit tracking is one of the easiest (and most encouraging!) ways to do it. A good habit tracker helps you see your progress at a glance, celebrate the small wins, and gently keep you accountable — all while making your journal even more fun to use. Here are our top tips for habit tracking in your journal.

A morning journaling routine is one of the simplest ways to bring calm, clarity and creativity into your day. Whether you’re hoping to feel more organised, more mindful, or you just want a moment to yourself before the day kicks off, journaling in the morning is a gentle habit that can make a real difference.

If you’re searching for the perfect Christmas gifts for stationery lovers, look no further. Find the perfect stationery gifts this Christmas. Shop journals, diaries, pens, stickers, Japanese stationery and creative supplies for every stationery lover at WashiGang.

If you’ve been saving your stickers for “the perfect moment,” here are some fun and low-pressure ways to start using them up and enjoying them in your journal or everyday life.

There’s something oddly comforting about sitting down with a warm cuppa, your favourite pen, and a blank sheet of beautiful paper. It’s quiet. Slow. Intentional. In a world that’s always rushing and buzzing, letter writing offers a pocket of peace—a soft little pause that says, “You can breathe here.”

It’s not just nostalgic—it’s a form of self-care. Here’s why letter writing (with cute stationery, of course) might just be the most underrated way to chill out and reconnect with yourself and others.

What type of Archer & Olive Notebook are you? Ever stared at a stack of Archer & Olive notebooks and been stuck with decision paralysis? Well, today’s your lucky day. Whether you're ruled by chaos, colour-coding, or a deep spiritual connection to sticker sheets, this highly scientific and definitely accurate personality quiz will reveal your truest notebook form.

Zebra Mildliners are one of the most versatile tools in your stationery stash. With soft, dreamy colours, a double-ended design (hello chisel and fine tip), and the ability to make everything look instantly more aesthetic, they’re a go-to whether you’re bullet journalling, studying, planning your week, or annotating a book.

If you’ve got a pack (or five) of Mildliners and you're wondering how to get the most out of them, here’s your all-in-one guide for using them across different areas of your life.

Have you heard of junk journaling? Starting a junk journal is a fun and creative way to repurpose materials while creating a unique and personalised journal. The junk journaling style is perfect for memory keeping and getting crafty and creative with collage. It also allows you the space to write as much or as little as you like and can be used more as a visual journal if you don't enjoy writing much. Junk journaling is a great way to practice mindfulness and find your creative flare. 

Not sure how to get started? Read on for our tips on how to start a junk journal.