Types of Journal Entries

Joyful offers several entry types, each designed for different purposes.

Journal (Free Expression)

Best for: Daily reflection, processing emotions, general thoughts

Write whatever comes to mind. Joy will engage with your thoughts and help you explore deeper when appropriate.

Gratitude

Best for: Building a positive mindset, recognizing good things

Focus on what you're thankful for—big or small. Research shows regular gratitude practice improves wellbeing.

Prompts Joy might ask:

• "What made you smile today?"
• "Who are you grateful for?"
• "What's something you often take for granted?"

Set Intentions

Best for: Morning routines, planning ahead, goal-setting

Define what you want to focus on and how you'll approach your day or week.

Joy helps by:

• Breaking big intentions into actionable steps
• Connecting intentions to your values
• Following up on past intentions

Thought Record (CBT)

Best for: Challenging negative thoughts, anxiety, stress

A structured CBT exercise where you:

1. 1Identify the triggering situation
2. 2Note your automatic thoughts
3. 3Recognize the emotions they caused
4. 4Examine evidence for/against the thought
5. 5Create a balanced perspective

Celebrate Wins

Best for: Building confidence, acknowledging progress

Take time to recognize your achievements, no matter how small. Joy helps you internalize your successes.

Voice Call

Best for: When you need to talk it out, processing complex emotions

Have a real-time voice conversation with Joy. Everything is saved as an entry.