Looking for the best study stacks? Here's why chocolate and study are the best combination. Spoiler alert - It’s not just because choclate tastes really good!
There’s a pairing that’s followed me for as long as I’ve been reaching for my stationery: pen, paper, and a square of chocolate. From late-night study sessions, snacking while scribbling down revision notes, to the afternoon office slump where a little chocolate nudge gets me through, or those quiet mindful moments at home when I’m journaling or planning. These two have always gone hand in hand.
Why does chocolate go so well with study time?
Because it’s delicious! Well, yes, but there’s also some science behind it. Studies have shown that eating chocolate can stimulate feel-good chemicals in your brain. Dopamine production (and other chemicals like serotonin) boosts the feeling of wellbeing, and feel good emotions that helps keep you feel motivated and productivity flowing. When your dopamine dips, you know, mid-project, when everything starts to feel a bit never-ending a little square of chocolate can pick you right back up. It’s like a tiny cheerleader for your brain. Just don’t overdo it (yes, I’m reminding myself too) but a little treat for those big deadlines is a treat we all deserve!
Is chocolate actually good for productivity?
Turns out, it can be. That small dopamine hit can help push you through the boring bits, like when you’re slogging through a massive work project or revising something tricky. It’s not just a treat, it’s strategic snacking.
Why good chocolate makes creative time even better
Chocolate and creativity just work. A little bite of happiness can help unlock those creative ideas. And when the chocolate you’re eating is ethical too? Even better. That’s why Divine Chocolate is my go-to. It’s Fairtrade, it’s a certified B Corp, and it meets some of the highest standards of social and environmental responsibility. So every square feels just a little less guilty. Delicious and good to the planet? Yes please.
Our stationery & chocolate combos
Naturally, we had to pair Divine Chocolate with some of our favourite Papersmiths journals and pens. Think of it as your ultimate desk setup: stationery meets sweet treat. Here are a few combinations to inspire your next desk moment.
The Raspberry Ripple Set
We paired our Wirebound Notebook in Ocean Coral and the Rose Pink Everyday Pen, paired with Divine 70% Dark Chocolate with Raspberries. This set-up is made for poetry, storytelling, and pouring your heart onto the page. The kind of session where you lose yourself in swirling creativity.
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Salty Sea Set
We’re paired our Wirebound Notebook in Ocean Algae Notebook, Coral Primo Pen, and Divine 60% Dark Chocolate with Pink Himalayan Salt. This one’s for grid, focus and determination, for the days where you need to dive into your to-do list, finish that huge work project, or get your study notes organised. A bit of salty-sweet motivation to keep you going.
Indulge Luxuriously
Our Mulberry Clifton Notebook paired with the Primo Pen in Shroom and Divine 85% Dark Chocolate. Deep and luxurious. This is for the sophisticated moments. We’re planning a next business venture, journaling big ideas, or mapping out goals with this set. All while sinking into the sofa with that rich, velvety chocolate. Indulgent but productive.
Creative Caramel
Divine 38% Milk Chocolate with Salted Caramel paired with our Calypso Notebook (with plain paper) and Sapphire Blue Primo Pen. Bright, fun, and full of potential. This one’s for sketching, doodling, creating characters or graphic text. The plain pages are your playground, and the chocolate keeps the ideas flowing.
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A square of chocolate paired with some blank pages is a perfect little ritual for your desk when you need it. Whether you’re studying, planning, journaling, or just enjoying some creative me-time, stationery and chocolate make the dream team.
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But if you’ve missed it, don’t worry, you can still grab any of these tasty desk pairings right now and treat yourself by exploring our notebooks and pens.
