Monthly Check-Ins with Dr. Ezi
Each month of 2027, a short email with that month's theme, a word of encouragement and a reminder of where your reflection begins.
Dr. Ezi Az'Fredrick
Don't Rush Into a New Year You Haven't Made Sense Of Yet
A guided end-of-year journal to help you understand your year and create your vision for 2027.
Get Your Journal — £27
£27 · Coil-bound print copy · Includes UK delivery
Includes an optional Reflection Companion for when you're stuck on a prompt.
Does this sound like you?
- ✓You feel ready to pause and reflect before moving into the new year.
- ✓This year has been intense, and you want to understand what it meant for you.
- ✓You want a thoughtful way to recognise your growth and face challenges honestly.
- ✓You want a clear, meaningful vision for 2027 based on real reflection.
This journal helps you see your journey clearly, so you can move forward with intention and insight.
What you'll explore
01
Looking Back
Understand it
Reflect on your past experiences to build awareness.
“I want to truly understand what this year has meant to me.”
02
Recognising Growth
Celebrate it
Explore how you have evolved despite challenges.
“I’m surprised by the strength I didn’t know I had.”
03
Learning from Challenges
Understand lessons
Reflect on difficult moments and the insights they offer.
“Sometimes the hardest days teach me the most.”
04
Pause to Reflect
Find your focus
Take intentional pauses to really absorb your insights.
“I need space to truly consider what matters.”
05
Looking Forward
Create your vision
Develop a clear and meaningful intention for the year ahead.
“Planning feels hopeful for the first time.”
06
Carrying It Forward
Keep it alive
Return each month to check in, track your habits and keep your 2027 vision alive long after January.
“Revisit your progress and stay connected to the vision you have created.”
Look inside
See what you'll be writing in
136 pages, A4, coil-bound so it lies flat while you write.
Sample pages shown in colour. Your journal is printed in black on warm cream paper.
What's included
- ★A thoughtfully structured guided reflection journal
- ★Six core themes to guide your reflection journey
- ★Sections designed to help you pause, reflect and look forward
- ★Space to recognise your growth and lessons learned
- ★Prompts written by a Chartered Psychologist
- ★136 pages: a full 2026 review, a 2027 vision plan, and twelve monthly reflections with habit trackers and a planner.
- ★The Value Quotient assessment, with quarterly check-ins.
Gratitude & Faith
This journal is written from a Christian perspective. Prayers of thanksgiving, scripture and faith-based prompts are woven through every section, grounded in psychology so your reflection is both spiritually rich and practically structured.
Ideal if you:
- ✓ Want to pause and reflect on your past year before moving forward
- ✓ Want a structured way to explore your experiences and growth
- ✓ Are ready to create a clear, meaningful vision for 2027
Not right for you if:
- ✗ You prefer informal reflection without structure
- ✗ You currently need urgent professional or crisis support
Measure who you're becoming
Most planners measure what you did. This journal measures who you're becoming.
At the heart of the journal is the Value Quotient (VQ): a self-assessment across seven areas of life — Personal Growth, Character, Relational Value, Skills & Competence, Spiritual Depth, Service & Contribution, and Purpose Alignment. You score yourself at the end of 2026, check in each quarter, and score again at the end of 2027, so you can see your growth, not just guess at it.
YOUR REFLECTION COMPANION
Stuck on a prompt?It asks. You write.
Some prompts come easily. Others leave you staring at the page. Your Reflection Companion asks you one thoughtful question to get you writing again, then hands the pen back to you. It won't reflect for you. That's your work, and your words.
- Asks, never answers — It offers a question, not a conclusion.
- Completely optional — The journal is complete without it. Use it only when you'd like a nudge.
- Always to hand — Your link is sent to you by email after you order.
The Reflection Companion is an AI tool designed by Dr. Ezi to support your journaling. It isn't Dr. Ezi, and it isn't professional support. Your chats are stored securely and seen only by Dr. Ezi’s team, never shared.
Example conversation
I'm on the Recognising Growth section and I've got nothing.
That's a very normal place to get stuck. Think of one moment this year you handled differently from how you would have a year ago. What did you do?
I said no to something I'd usually have agreed to.
That's worth writing down. Take it back to your journal and start there: what did saying no make room for?
It asks. You write.
Your bonuses
Your Reflection Companion
When a prompt leaves you stuck, the companion asks you one good question, then sends you back to your journal. Optional, and always your words. Your access link is emailed to you after you order.
See how it works →Your journal
One beautifully printed journal to close 2026 well and carry your vision through 2027.
Coil-bound print journal · 136 pages
£27
Includes UK delivery
Delivered in 10–15 working days
- A full 2026 review and a 2027 vision plan
- The Value Quotient assessment with quarterly check-ins
- Twelve monthly reflections, habit trackers and a planner
- Bonus: Monthly Check-Ins with Dr. Ezi
- Bonus: optional Reflection Companion
Secure checkout
Printed to order.
Buying for someone else? It makes a meaningful Christmas gift for a friend or a small group.
Meet the author
Dr. Ezi Az'Fredrick
CPsychol | AFBPsS
Chartered Psychologist and senior academic teaching human development since 2010. She developed A Guided Reflection on My Journey So Far to support intentional reflection and personal growth through structured journaling.
Psychologist. Academic. Guide for your reflective journey.
The questions people ask
Is this therapy?
No. The journal is a structured reflection tool, not a substitute for professional support.
I'm not a professional. Is this still for me?
Yes — it's written for anyone who wants to pause and reflect.
What if I don't know what to write?
That's what the Reflection Companion is for. When a prompt leaves you stuck, it asks you one question to help you begin, then sends you back to your journal. You can also simply move on and return to that prompt later.
Is the Reflection Companion a real person?
No. It's an AI tool designed by Dr. Ezi. It asks questions to help you write. It doesn't give advice, and it doesn't reflect for you.
How much time does it take?
Go at your own pace; a few quiet minutes per prompt is enough.
How is this different from a blank journal?
Guided prompts across six themes give your reflection structure and direction.
Is faith required?
This journal is written from a Christian perspective, with prayers of thanksgiving, scripture and faith-based prompts woven through every section. It's grounded in psychology too, so the reflection is both spiritually rich and practically structured.
What happens after I complete it?
You'll have a clear record of your year and a written vision for 2027 to return to.
How long will my journal take to arrive?
Each journal is printed to order especially for you and posted directly to your door. Please allow 10–15 working days for delivery within the UK.
Can I return my journal?
Because every journal is printed individually to order, we don't accept returns or offer refunds for change of mind.
What if my journal arrives damaged or misprinted?
Email hello@heartytalk.com within 14 days of delivery with your name, your order details, clear photos showing the damage or printing fault, and a photo of the packing slip. Once we've reviewed your photos and confirmed the issue, we'll send you a replacement copy at no cost. Replacements are only issued where the photos clearly show the damage or fault.
Can I change my delivery address after ordering?
Please check your address carefully at checkout. Your journal goes to print as soon as you order, so the delivery address can't be changed afterwards.