Journal notes
Guides to keeping a diary gently: journaling ideas, photo diaries and voice journaling.

A minimalist journal app without streaks: why pressure ruins reflection
Looking for a minimalist journal app? Streaks and badges turn a diary into a chore. Here is a gentler way to keep a daily journal you return to.
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Photo journal app guide: keep a photo and video diary in one calm place
How to use a photo journal app well: pair a few words with the photos and short videos from your day, so your diary remembers how things looked.
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Voice journal app guide: speak your day when typing feels like too much
When the blank page stops you, say it out loud. A simple guide to voice journaling and using a voice journal app to turn speech into a diary entry.
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Write your first day tonight.
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