This guide is designed to help you find the right Behavior Shift product for where you are in your personal growth journey. Whether you’re just starting out on your behavior change journey or ready to level up, this quick guide will help you choose the journal, planner, or course that aligns with your next step — so you can focus on what matters most and make real, meaningful progress.
Think of it as your roadmap to lasting change. We’ll help you:
- Identify your current stage of growth
- Match it to the product that fits your needs and time commitment
- Understand how each tool connects within the full Behavior Shift ecosystem
Where are you are on your journey?
Choosing the right Behavior Shift product depends on where you are in your personal growth journey — whether you’re clarifying your goals, building new habits, or striving to make better decisions. Are you just getting started or have you been doing this for a while?
It also depends on how much time you want to commit to the process. Are you ready to deeply explore why you behave the way you do, or do you want a faster, simpler way to make consistent daily progress?
Start by asking yourself which statement below best fits what you’re trying to achieve, then explore the product that aligns with it.
Which of these sounds most like you?
- I’m looking to get clear on what matters most, learn the science of goal setting,
and set a strong goal that aligns with who I am. - I want to build the habits, mindset, and consistency needed to achieve my goals.
- I want to maintain momentum and daily consistency in my goals.
- I need to organize and plan my day around what matters.
- I want to strengthen my decision-making power, stop overthinking the small things, and stop underthinking the big things.
If you said: “I’m looking to get clear on what matters most…”
Try: The Goal Shift Training Course and/or The Goal Shift Planner
Who it’s for:
If you’re unsure which goals to focus on or find yourself chasing too many things at once, start here. Both The Goal Shift Training Course and The Goal Shift Planner help you define your keystone goals — high-impact goals that align with your values and create ripple effects across multiple areas of your life. The planner can be purchased on its own, but it is also included in the training course. The training course is the perfect extra boost for visual learners or anyone who prefers step-by-step video guidance in setting powerful, high-impact goals.
What you’ll achieve:
- Clarify what truly drives you
- Identify goals that matter most
- Create an initial roadmap for success.
- Ensure your next steps are focused, intentional, and meaningful.
What you’ll get:
The 40-minute course blends goal-setting psychology with practical strategy. You’ll learn how to identify goals with real leverage and craft a plan to reach them. A digital version of the Goal/Shift Planner is included so you can immediately apply what you learn. You can also start with the printed planner to get a fast start on your goals.
Pairs well with:
The Brain Shift or Daily Shift Journals — once you’ve identified your keystone goal, you’ll be ready to track your progress daily.
If you said: “I want to build the habits, mindset, and consistency needed to achieve my goals.”
Try: The Brain Shift Journal
Who it’s for:
If you’re ready for a structured, guided system to achieve a big life goal — and you want to understand why you do what you do — Brain Shift is for you. It’s ideal for anyone who craves daily structure, personal insight, and a science-backed framework for lasting change.
What you’ll achieve:
- Build lasting habits and routines that align with your goals
- Strengthen focus, discipline, and motivation
- Gain self-awareness about the psychological patterns that shape your success
- Learn the behavioral science behind sustained personal growth
What you’ll get:
A 13-week guided journal that helps you apply behavioral science to real life. You’ll strengthen consistency, focus, and motivation while learning how your brain drives (and sometimes blocks) progress.
Two editions:
- Habit Edition – Build lasting habits through small, consistent actions while pursuing major goals.
- Decision Edition – Improve decision-making, clarity, and follow-through while pursuing major goals.
Pairs well with:
If you start with the Habit Edition, continue with the Decision Edition for a fresh 13-week round of growth.
Prefer something faster or simpler? The Daily Shift Journal is the perfect next step.
If you said: “I want to maintain momentum and daily consistency.”
Try: The Daily Shift Journal
Who it’s for:
Designed for people who want a simple, fast, and effective daily system to stay aligned with their goals. It’s ideal as a follow-up to Brain Shift or as a stand-alone tool for maintaining progress.
What you’ll achieve:
- Strengthen your ability to stay consistent with small, daily actions
- Reinforce your daily habits
- Build momentum and avoid the “post-goal” drop-off
- Develop self-awareness through weekly reflection and progress tracking
What you’ll get:
A structured goal journal with a framework daily goal setting and weekly reflection. You’ll focus on one meaningful action per day and make steady goal progress without overwhelm. Weekly check-ins help you stay accountable and motivated.
Pairs well with:
The Daily Shift Desktop Planner, which helps translate your daily goals into a time-blocked, actionable schedule.
If you said: “I need to organize and plan my day around what matters.”
Try: The Daily Shift Desktop Planner
Who it’s for:
If you enjoy a structured, visual way to plan your days and weeks, this is your go-to tool. It’s ideal for anyone who wants to turn big goals into clear daily action steps.
What you’ll achieve:
- Plan and prioritize your day around what truly matters
- Create a sense of control and focus through time-blocking
- Build consistency between what you plan and what you do
What you’ll get:
A clear, at-a-glance overview of your week through a daily tear off page used to plan your day. You’ll organize priorities, visualize progress, and manage your time more effectively — whether at work or at home.
Pairs well with:
Any Behavior Shift journal. It’s especially powerful when used alongside the Daily Shift Journal for seamless integration between reflection and execution.
If you said: “I want to strengthen my decision-making power.”
Try: The Decision Shift Guide
Who it’s for:
Built for high performers, leaders, and anyone who struggles with decision fatigue. If you often overthink small decisions or underthink big ones, this module will help you find balance.
What you’ll achieve:
- Gain clarity on what truly deserves your attention
- Develop faster, more confident decision-making
- Reduce mental clutter and second-guessing
- Learn to prioritize the choices that have the biggest impact on your goals
What you’ll get:
A practical workbook to clarify priorities, reduce mental clutter, and take confident action. It’s an excellent stand-alone tool but also complements other Behavior Shift products by teaching you how to improve your ability to make smart, value-aligned decisions.
Pairs well with:
The Brain Shift Journal — using both together helps you connect daily decisions to long-term goals and outcomes.
Putting It All Together: Where to Start
Still sure where to begin? Here’s a simple roadmap based on your goals:
- Need clarity first? Start with the Goal Shift Module or Goal Shift Training Course.
- Ready to take action? Begin with the Brain Shift Journal (Habit or Decision Edition whichever subject interests your most).
- Want to stay consistent? Move into the Daily Shift Journal and Desktop Planner.
- Want to improve your choices? Add the Decision Shift Module at any point to strengthen your mindset and confidence.
Behavior Shift isn’t just a collection of journals and planners — it’s a flexible, science backed system of tools designed to work individually or together for lasting change. Whether you’re setting better goals, building habits, or making clearer decisions, there’s a tool designed to meet you where you are and guide your next step. Pick the tool that fits where you are now, when you’re ready, we are here to help you integrate some of our other tools as you grow.
Start where you are. Build momentum. Shift your life — one decision, one action, one day at a time.