This can be adjusted from settings. Choose whether you want to turn off journaling suggestions completely or continue by selecting activities (workouts and exercises), media (podcasts or music you're listening to), contacts (people you text or call), photos, and more. You can choose. (library, memories, shared photos) and important places (places where you spend time). I turned off my contacts and important locations because I don't want to call or text or write about my location.
Journals are also included within the share sheet in all apps. So if you're scrolling through content outside of the app,[共有]tap the button[ジャーナル]to send content directly to the app. You can also write about new music you found on Spotify, funny memes on Twitter, or your interesting TikTok.
What about notes?
If I were to use an alignment system to explain the difference between Notes and Journal, I would classify the Notes app as Chaotic Good and the Journal app as Lawful Good. I still use the Notes app to capture fleeting thoughts: story ideas, grocery lists, passwords, packing checklists, email addresses, recipes. As you scroll through each entry, very A wide range of things. There's no rhyme or reason to it. But the journal app is strictly reserved for my memory and thoughts. As you scroll through it, there is a sense of order.
Unlike the Notes app, the Journal app is passcode protected. Depending on your iPhone model, you can use a numeric passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID. So you don't have to worry about others reading your deepest, darkest secrets.
However, there are some Notes-specific features that Apple would have liked to have included in Journal. First, it would be nice to have a search bar to search for entries. Instead, you can only search based on photos, videos, reflections, locations, and bookmarked categories (entries must be manually bookmarked to appear here). I can imagine it getting pretty frustrating over time as you pile up the entries.
I also wish Apple had expanded this app to other devices. As I mentioned before, it's only available on iPhone. Given that this is essentially a text-based app, I'm often tempted to sit down and use the Magic Keyboard to type long diary entries on his MacBook or iPad.Especially on days when I'm using my cell phone, I feel like I'm at my limit. few.you can However, please save your diary entries to iCloud. That way, if you switch phones, you'll still have access to all your phones.
Pushing in the right direction
I wish I could say that the Journal app has changed me into the person I am today. really like In your diary. it's not. But if there's one thing I've gained from using this tool, it's that I don't have to put as much pressure on myself to become a better journaler. I thought each entry had to be insanely long and packed with a lot of emotion. By giving you the ability to document your thoughts, feelings, and memories using different types of content, you'll feel a sense of satisfaction when you record your entries, no matter how much you've written.
Over time, writing in my journal three times a week started to feel more like a chore than a relaxing activity. I think it's okay to do it once a week or whenever you feel the need to express overwhelming thoughts. Regardless, it's oddly reassuring to know I have it on my phone whenever I need it.
Unless you already have a habit of journaling with a physical notebook or use another diary app regularly, I don't plan on switching. Really If you want to incorporate content from your phone, you often have a hard time figuring out what to write. However, it is easy and intuitive to use. You can express yourself not only through written emotions, but also through TikTok and songs. If you get stuck, a prompt will appear so you can everytime I have something to write about. If you're like me and have never kept a diary because you feel like it's too much work, this is a good place to start.