A little encouragement goes a long way. Here you'll find affirmation cards, journals, goal planners, and books to help you take a chance on yourself, plus a few simple gifts for giving someone else a chance. Everything here was hand-picked to fit what Chances.org is about: small steps, real hope, and kindness.
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Affirmation cards
Pull one card each morning, tuck one in a lunchbox, or keep a deck by the bed. A small reminder can change the tone of a whole day.
Louise Hay Power Thought Cards
A classic deck of short, positive thoughts from one of the best-known names in affirmations. Simple enough to use in under a minute.
Louise Hay I Can Do It Cards
Encouraging affirmations organized around everyday areas of life like health, work, and relationships.
Affirmation Card Decks for Adults
Browse a wide range of decks: calming, confidence-building, faith-based, and just plain encouraging. Pick the voice that sounds like you.
Affirmation Cards for Kids
Kid-friendly decks with simple words and bright pictures. Lovely for a morning routine, a classroom, or a child going through a hard time.
Journals
Writing things down helps you notice patterns, let go of worries, and see how far you've come.
The Five Minute Journal
A short morning and evening format built around gratitude and intentions. A good fit if you've never stuck with a journal before.
One Line a Day: A Five-Year Memory Book
Write just one line a day and watch five years of your life unfold on the same page. Lovely as a gift.
Q&A a Day: 5-Year Journal
One question a day, answered each year for five years. Fun to look back on how your answers change.
Start Where You Are
A gentle, illustrated journal of prompts and quotes for creativity and self-discovery.
52 Lists for Happiness
Weekly list prompts that make it easy to notice what brings you joy. Great for people who'd rather jot lists than write pages.
Gratitude Journals
More gratitude journals in many styles and price ranges. Pair one with our guide to practicing gratitude when life is hard.
Goal keepers and planners
For turning wishes into plans and plans into small daily steps.
Clever Fox Planner
A goal-focused planner with space for yearly visions, monthly goals, and weekly steps.
Panda Planner
Combines daily planning with gratitude, priorities, and a quick evening review.
Full Focus Planner
A quarterly planner built around a few big goals and daily priorities.
SELF Journal by BestSelf
A 13-week goal journal that breaks one big goal into daily actions.
Habit Trackers
Simple trackers for building one small habit at a time. Watching the checkmarks add up is surprisingly motivating.
Vision Board Kits
Everything you need to make a vision board for your goals and dreams. A fun project with friends or family.
Books that help you take a chance
Books we often point readers to for courage, purpose, and fresh starts.
Atomic Habits by James Clear
How tiny changes add up to big results. Very practical if you want to build a new habit and keep it.
Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg
A gentle, small-steps approach to change that works even when motivation is low.
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers
A classic on moving forward even when you're scared.
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
A powerful short book on finding purpose, even in the hardest circumstances.
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
On letting go of who you think you should be and embracing who you are.
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
A warm, encouraging book about creativity and taking chances on what you love.
For kids
Tools and books to help children believe in themselves and try new things.
Big Life Journal
A guided journal that helps kids build a growth mindset with colorful prompts and stories.
The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds
A picture book about a child who doesn't think she can draw, and the teacher who gives her a chance.
I Am Enough by Grace Byers
A picture book celebrating self-worth, kindness, and respect for others.
Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss
A favorite gift for graduations and new beginnings of every kind.
Gifts for giving a chance
Small things that make it easier to brighten someone's day.
Blank Note Cards
Keep a box on hand for thank-you notes, encouragement, and "thinking of you" mail. Pairs perfectly with our Give a Chance cards.
Kindness Rock Painting Kits
Paint encouraging words on rocks and leave them around your neighborhood for someone to find. Great with kids and grandkids.
Gratitude Jar Kits
A jar and slips of paper for collecting good moments through the year. A sweet family tradition.
Chances.org gifts
Want to share the message itself? The Be Someone's Chance gift shop has mugs, journals, totes, shirts, and more. And the book CHANCES: Transform Your Life One Opportunity at a Time is about noticing and taking the small chances all around you.
Put it to use
- Today's Focus: pair your cards or journal with a daily theme, affirmations, and prompts.
- Wish-to-Action Plan: turn one wish into a gentle 30-day plan.
- How to Find Motivation When You Have None: small ways to get started.
- Life Guides: practical help for hard days and new beginnings.
Every big change starts with something small. Maybe a card, a page, or a single line.