Imagine an app that not only listens to you, but actively thinks along with you, recognizes patterns, and helps you grow as a person. That's exactly what Journey does.
The power of journaling
Journaling is a powerful way to get to know yourself better. I realized this when I read the book 'Building a Second Brain' by Tiago Forte. I realized how much we experience in life, and how much of it we forget. I also realized how often we make the same mistakes and how often negative patterns repeat themselves.
"Run after your obsessions with everything you have. Just be sure to take notes along the way." - Tiago Forte
My daily journal gives me a lot of insight into things I enjoy and that give me energy. But the real breakthrough came when I started analyzing my notes with ChatGPT. It not only helped me recognize positive patterns, but also identify stressful situations and find ways to deal with them. ChatGPT gave me concrete advice that I could apply in my daily life. This was such a powerful experience that I decided to turn it into an app that makes this accessible to everyone.
How Journey helps you
Journey is more than a traditional journaling app. It's an interactive experience where you not only write down your thoughts and experiences, but also engage in conversation with Sam, your personal AI coach. Sam gets to know you better over time. He asks you questions, recognizes patterns, and provides insights and advice based on what you share with him.
Imagine: you have an important meeting at work. You share your thoughts and feelings about it with Sam. The next day, he asks how the meeting went and helps you reflect on what went well and what you would do differently in the future. Or you tell Sam about a conflict with a friend. He helps you look at the situation from different perspectives and offers suggestions on how to approach the conversation.
But Sam doesn't wait until you send him a message again. He can send you reminders to reflect on certain experiences, or give you tips on challenges you've previously discussed. You also get a weekly overview of your most important moments and insights. A weekly overview like 'Spotify Wrapped', but for personal growth.
Reactive AI
One of my goals with Journey is to use AI in a reactive way. Unlike many other AI applications, Sam doesn't passively wait for you to ask for input. He can proactively reach out to you, based on what he has learned about you.
Imagine: you've told Sam about an important presentation you have to give. On the day of the presentation, he sends you a message in the evening and asks how it went. He helps you reflect on what went well and what you could do differently next time.
This type of interaction makes journaling much more personal and effective. It feels like you have a real coach or mentor who thinks along with you and gives you a nudge in the right direction at the right time. It also helps you stay consistent in your personal growth, even when you're too busy yourself.
You can try Journey for free on iOS.