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I’m so hooked on the aesthetics of analog journaling content, but there’s a part of me that thinks I’ll never pick up some old journal to reread what I wrote and reflect. Also, hand cramps from writing suck. My phone, on the other hand, I (unfortunately) pick up all the time, every day. It’s the easiest way, for me, to get thoughts and ideas down and reflect on how I’m feeling even when I think my emotions are flat or singular. I’ve used Day One before and I like that I can use it from any device and it'll remind you about what you wrote on that same day however many years ago, but I feel like they paywall too much of the app’s functionality. For now I’m using Apple’s Journal app. I wish I could access it from other devices, but I get why I can't, privacy and whatnot. However you choose to do it, reflecting on your thoughts, emotions, or just what you did that day or want to do tomorrow feels pretty freeing

@evilalexander

Nov 9, 2024

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@zangle

Soooo agree with you on all of this and I’ve been struggling finding the right balance between analog and digital journaling. I love the physicality of memories that come with pen & paper, but also crave the accessibility and use of photos too. I tried an app called stoic for a while, but have been using Goodnotes to hand write and type in a journal. But now I’m considering going back to Day One? The struggle is real.

Nov 9, 2024

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i just wrote a few thoughts down on the journal app on a whim, and i actually liked it.
i think it's worth installing and saving for later. i know the notes app essentially does the same thing, but mine is a mess, and this one's distraction-free.
the next time you have a musing, open the app and write it down, just to see how it makes you feel. you might find yourself wanting to make a habit of it, like i did. i think it'd be cool to revisit the journal entries i've accumulated over time.

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I’ve always struggled to start physically journaling (handwriting) — my hand gets cramped up after awhile of writing, my handwriting gets sloppy and not aesthetically pleasing, or my mind is too consumed about whether the words I write are cohesive. I found that writing on my laptop has become an incredible way to work around my struggles with physically handwriting.
I don’t like admitting that I have an unhealthy screen time, but I think that moving through life is just about finding the ways that work for you.
Another perk is that it makes me feel productive. I always feel the most productive when I am typing on my laptop for some reason

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It’s super simple, you can do it on your phone for free, and it’s super fun to look back at little moments from your life. I journal just about every day and some days I don’t even write that much—it’s just important to me that the day is preserved somehow

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