Dear Diary Day is September 22nd. If you own a stationery store, you know just how much potential a day like this has for sales. Although many people think of diary keeping as a dying art form, it is anything but. New generations of diarists are being born every day and they’re sharing their unique experiences and viewpoints with others.
If you want to promote diary keeping and sell more stationery items on Dear Diary Day, consider giving a gift with purchase. Custom lapel pins in the shape of diaries are perfect keepsakes for aspiring writers. They can wear their memento on an article of clothing or attach it to a hat or bag for others to see.
Famous Diarists Share Their Lives with Others
When it comes to written records of history, diaries provide a glimpse into the personal lives of the world’s most notable public figures and citizens. Some of the most famous diarists include:
Books like The Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Diary of a Worm, and The Diary of Anne Frank have encouraged young people to put pen to paper and record their own experiences as they happen. Recordkeeping apps help mobile device users keep track of day-to-day events safely and conveniently.
Health Benefits of Keeping a Diary PsychCentral.com hashes out the health benefits of keeping a diary/journal in an article titled, The Health Benefits of Journaling, by Maud Purcell, LCSW, CEAP. In the text, journaling or keeping a diary is said to have a positive impact on a person’s well-being. It provides a safe place for people to clarify their thoughts, get to know themselves better as a person, reduce stress, solve problems more effectively, and resolve disagreements with other people effectively.
Types of Diaries a Person Can Keep
There are a number of different types of diaries a person can keep throughout the years. A few of the most popular include:
Diaries can be kept in a simple notebook, on a computer or tablet or an elaborately designed store-bought diary with lock and key. Your stationery store is likely to sell a wide range of products for your customers to choose from. Dear Diary Day is a great way to boost sales of diaries and writing utensils.
Famous Quotes About Keeping a Diary
Here is what some famous people had to say about keeping a diary:
“I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train.”– Oscar Wilde
“I always say, keep a diary and someday it’ll keep you.” – Mae West
“A diary means yes indeed.”– Gertrude Stein
“There is something so hopeful about a diary, a journal, a new notebook, which Joan Didion and Virginia Woolf both wrote about. A blog. Perhaps we all are waiting for someone to discover us.”– Lily Koppel
“I can shake off everything as I write; my sorrows disappear, my courage is reborn.”– Anne Frank
Give Diary Enthusiasts a Unique and Memorable Gift on Dear Diary Day
Diary enthusiasts love sharing their interest with others. Give them a gift that encourages them to share your stationery store with others in your community. A soft enamel, cloisonne, offset printed or die struck pin should do the trick. Customize it however you feel necessary. At Signature Pins, you get to dictate the size, shape, style, and colors of your custom mementos.