One Lap Around the Sun:
A Seasonal Gratitude, Imagery
and Self-Development Journal

Most journals only give you blank lines to write what you are thankful for. One Lap Around the Sun goes further in three distinct ways:

Psychologist-designed: Created by Natasha Kiemel-Incorvaia, a registered psychologist (AHPRA Registration: PSY0001977411) with over 15 years of training in psychology. The prompts, imagery tracks, and self-development exercises are grounded in evidence-informed psychological practice, not wellness trends.

Paired imagery practice: Every daily entry is paired with a custom guided imagery audio track written by a registered psychologist, because research suggests that combining written reflection with imagery may support deeper engagement with the practice than writing alone.

Seasonal self-development: It functions as a structured growth tool as well as a gratitude journal. Each season targets a specific theme: Summer (rejuvenate), Autumn (reflect on direction and relationships), Winter (let go), and Spring (reawaken).

Research suggests that consistent gratitude practice may support some people to feel more present, notice positive experiences more readily, and build a greater sense of connection to daily life over time. A 2025 meta-analysis of 145 studies across 28 countries found that gratitude interventions produced small overall increases in wellbeing.

Outcomes vary for each person and depend on individual circumstances and how consistently the practice is used. These journals are for general self-care and reflection only and are not a substitute for psychological assessment, diagnosis, or therapy.

Source: Choi, H., Cha, Y., McCullough, M. E., Coles, N. A., and Oishi, S. (2025). A meta-analysis of the effectiveness of gratitude interventions on well-being across cultures. PNAS, 122(28), e2425193122.

Guided imagery involves using mental visualisation to engage the mind and senses together. Research has shown that visual mental imagery activates brain networks that overlap with actual perception, including the primary visual cortex, meaning the brain processes imagined experiences in ways that resemble real ones. This is why guided imagery has been studied as a tool for supporting stress reduction and emotional regulation. In One Lap Around the Sun, each daily gratitude prompt is paired with a guided imagery audio track written by a registered psychologist to complement your written reflection.

Journalling can offer a low-pressure space to name and observe emotions rather than push them away. Writing about what you noticed in your body, your thoughts, and your feelings, without judgement, may help build greater awareness of your emotional patterns over time. One Lap Around the Sun includes daily prompts specifically designed to support this kind of noticing, alongside seasonal self-development exercises that invite deeper reflection.

These journals are for self-care and reflection only and are not a substitute for therapy or clinical support. If you are experiencing significant anxiety, please speak with your GP or a registered psychologist.

A short, structured evening practice can help signal to your mind that the day is done. Research suggests that imagery-based distraction, engaging the mind with a guided visual or sensory experience, is associated with greater decreases in negative affect than attempting to reason your way out of your thoughts.

One Lap Around the Sun pairs daily gratitude prompts with guided imagery audio tracks designed to support this kind of winding-down practice. These are general self-care tools and are not a substitute for professional support.

Effective beginner prompts are specific rather than broad. Instead of asking general questions, try focusing on small, specific moments:

• "What is one small thing I noticed today that I usually overlook?"
• "Who made today a little easier, and how?"
• "What did my body do today that I can appreciate?"

Research suggests that specific, detailed gratitude entries are more likely to support a sense of wellbeing than general ones. One Lap Around the Sun provides a daily prompt structure alongside guided imagery so you are never starting from a blank page.

Start simply. Choose a consistent time (many people find morning or evening works best) and begin with just two or three things you noticed or appreciated that day. The key is specificity over length; a brief, genuine entry tends to be more useful than a long, forced one. One Lap Around the Sun provides daily prompts, guided imagery audio tracks, and a clear structure so you are never starting from a blank page. The journal is undated, so you can begin whenever you are ready.

One Lap Around the Sun is the complete 52-week journal covering all four seasons in a single A4 volume. It is more cost-effective than purchasing all four seasons individually. The seasonal journals (Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Spring) are sold separately as 7 x 10 inch volumes with slightly more writing space per page, and are a good option if you would like to try one season before committing to the full year. If you later decide to purchase the remaining seasons individually, the total cost will be higher than buying the full-year journal upfront.

No app downloads, accounts, or passwords are needed. Inside the journal you will find a short URL and a QR code for each audio track. You can either scan the QR code with your smartphone camera or type the short URL directly into your browser to instantly stream the guided imagery practice. The tracks were written and recorded by Natasha Kiemel-Incorvaia, a registered psychologist (AHPRA Registration: PSY0001977411).

One Lap Around the Sun is printed and fulfilled through Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) print-on-demand network. This means your journal is printed at an Amazon facility local to you and shipped through your local delivery network, keeping delivery times and costs reasonable.

The journal is available through Amazon in all countries where KDP print-on-demand distribution is offered, with the exception of the United States and Canada.