Big-Time Books
Our mission is to help individuals flourish through journaling. Our unique “next-gen” journals are packed with science-backed hacks, tips, positivity, and prompts. You’ve never seen journals like these. Guaranteed.
Books That Inspire Growth, Purpose, and Meaningful Living:
Featuring Mission Journals, Self-Help Resources, and Personal Development Guides in Hardcover, Paperback, and Spiral-Bound Formats.
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Happy Hacks For Teachers: 51 Ways to Beat Burnout
You didn't get into teaching for the paperwork. Happy Hacks for Teachers offers 51 simple, science-backed practices to help educators beat burnout, lower stress, and remember why they stayed. Built for people who don't have a spare hour to spend on themselves.
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Happy Hacks: 101 Science Backed Ways to Boost Happiness
Decades of research have uncovered what actually makes people happier. Almost none of it has reached the people who need it. Happy Hacks turns that science into 101 small, doable habits you can start today. No life overhaul required.
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Journal Your College Journey
A two-year journal built for the ups and downs of college. Every page pairs space for daily gratitude and reflection with a Happy Hack, a Stress-Buster, a "Did You Know?" fact, and QR codes linking to the best TED Talks. Track year one against year two and watch yourself grow.
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Journal Your Life Journey
Most journals get abandoned by February. This one is built to last four years. Over 700 Happy Hacks, fascinating facts, and daily gratitude prompts, plus QR codes linking to 40+ of the best TED Talks. The layout lets you read year one from year four and see exactly how far you've come.
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Journal Your Newlywed Journey
The first years go faster than anyone warns you. Journal Your Newlywed Journey is a three-year keepsake with space for the whole story: first date, first kiss, wedding day, honeymoon, and everything after. Along the way you'll find 700+ daily tips and Happy Hacks on marriage and happiness, plus room to record your first 25 anniversaries.
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Journal Your Marriage Journey
Strong marriages aren't built in grand gestures. They're built in small daily moments. This three-year journal pairs daily gratitude and reflection with 700+ marriage tips, Happy Hacks, and QR codes linking to 40+ of the best TED Talks, drawn from Dr. Dave's 20+ years of research and the wisdom of 40 scholars and therapists. Track three years side by side and watch your relationship grow.
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My Mission Journey For Sister Missionaries
More than black lines, this is a life-changing companion for Sister Missionaries who serve for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It's designed to be both inspirational and educational! This unique 18-month journal (323 pages) is packed with practical tips, inspiring quotes, and helpful prompts, with the first 25 pages created to capture everything from your experience opening your call to jotting down companions’ names, to your testimony. Peek at sample pages below!
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My Mission Journey for Missionary Elders
Designed specifically for Missionary Elders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This 2-year unique interactive journal (412 pages) is packed with practical daily tips, inspiring quotes from Church leaders, and thought-provoking prompts. Plus guidance for dealing with challenges, companion struggles, mental health, and difficult days. Write on the top half for the first year and the bottom half for the second year. Scroll below for sample pages!
Sample Pages
Established in 2023, Big-Time Books is the creation of Dr. Dave Schramm, a distinguished professor at Utah State University, and his two talented daughters, Mallory and Aubrey. With a shared passion for creating innovative and meaningful journals, this family-run business aims to revolutionize the way people approach journaling.
Drawing upon their diverse backgrounds and experiences, the trio brings a unique perspective to their work. Dr. Schramm's extensive research in the field of human development and family studies, coupled with Mallory and Aubrey's insights as college students and former LDS missionaries, forms the foundation for their groundbreaking "next-gen" journals.
Big-Time Books' journals go beyond the traditional blank lines, offering a guided and engaging experience that encourages self-reflection, personal growth, and motivation. Each journal is meticulously crafted, incorporating evidence-based strategies and thought-provoking prompts designed to help users navigate life's challenges and celebrate its joys. We’re creating the most helpful journals on the planet. Period.
With a commitment to excellence and a genuine desire to make a positive impact, Dr. Schramm and his daughters are dedicated to creating journals that will inspire and uplift individuals on their journaling journey. Big-Time Books is more than just a business; it's a labor of love, a testament to the power of family, and a reflection of the Schramm’s unwavering dedication to helping others lead more fulfilling lives through the art of journaling.
Mallory, Dr. Dave, and Aubrey