After downloading a few journaling apps like mydiary, day one, evernote even, etc in search of one that is easy and quick to add my thoughts, I finally found the five minute journal. It was the one that fit my purpose best. My friend recommended as she has the physical diary from Five Minute Journal and is a big fan of the brand. She liked the method they use and told me about the app even though she isn't a user. I've got the subscription and have found the app extremely smooth to follow on a daily basis. Its a journal app so it's suppose to be simple and they've kept it that way. I've told her to give it a go and try the app herself, as she was the one that recommended it to me in first place, but she's just too much in love with having the actual diary and refused to test it....Anyway, I'm more of a tech person so the app suited my goal: reflecting daily and being grateful for the small to the big things that happen in liffe. Today I maintain a consistent journaling habit that I always wanted and that other tools didn't make it possible. I love the prompts the app offers, and I even added the quote of the day as a widget to my home screen, it's very cute and would be even cuter if it was a bit more colourful or if it changed colours every now and then. I've already referred the app to a few people. Thanks to my friend and to Five Minute team! Please keep updating this app so it never dies.

The 5 min journal app has been an essential tool in my daily routine, particularly during my recent job search, which hasn't been the easiest period of my life. The feature I like the most is the daily affirmation, which has had a significant positive impact on my self esteem. The motivational sentence provides a daily dose of inspiration, reminding me of my strengths and capabilities. They have helped me maintain a positive mindset, even during times where I got rejections or simply no replies. They have also encouraged me to stay focused on my goals and take action towards achieving them. It sounds silly that simple sentences would lift you up, but it actually works, and they serve as a powerful reminder that I have what it takes to succeed, boosting my confidence and determination to pursue my search, to keep applying for jobs and networking. I can feel I'm getting one step closer each day and 5 min app has been supporting my journey. I've been using it for a while and haven't seen a repeated affirmation yet. This is all to say thanks for creating such an amazing app. I'll certainly continue using it even after finding a job, and its also great to feel you accomplished something at the end of the day with the daily learnings. The name of the app is true and it takes max 5 minutes each day to get all those benefits. I've learned selff-care with this app so I recommended to all my friends who are going through some stress or anxiety times. Don't be afraid of chasing support whenever you can even if its through the simplest things.

As a 31-year-old who's always looking for ways to improve my self-care routine, I found this app really good. It might sound crazy that an app could impact my daily life, but I was surprised by how it transformed my days and nights sleep, especially through its guided meditation section. I used to have other apps to meditate and reflect, but as I'm not a person who meditates religiously, the combination of the journal aspect with meditation was actually a great combo. The app's design is straightforward, making it easy to navigate without feeling overwhelmed. This simplicity is crucial for me, as it allows me to focus on what's important, my thoughts and feelings. I've started using the guided meditation sessions to relax and do breathing exercise, it helps with my sleep. After that I input my learnings for the day quickly after have, and naturally set intentions for the next. The guided meditations are not just sound tracks, they offer a space to breathe, think, and be present with my thoughts. Integrating gratitude into my daily life has always been something I knew was important, but struggled to practice and find time. 5 minutes journal focus on gratitude, asking me to reflect on what I'm thankful for each day. I find myself more appreciative of the small moments as it forces me to think about things I'm gratteful for. Setting daily goals is another thing that I've found incredibly beneficial. It's one thing to have ambitions, but another to write them clearly and reflect on their progress daily. This app helped me break down my larger goals into manageable, daily actions, making them feel more achievable. While it might not be the solution to everyone, for me, 5 minute journal is a gentle nudge towards a healthier live.

Objectively, the update is very nice. Considering the chaos of the unexpected and ill prepared update, the loss of access to my account for a week (experienced by many), and the removal of once included features now made premium by a subscription model…the update is pretty bad. I have been a user since 2016 and have adored this app, especially the feature of having a photo for each day. I have raved about it for years, even purchasing and gifting the app to friends. Without a doubt, before this update any review I left would be 5 stars. The developers should graciously show appreciation to longtime users, but currently they have not. In a similar situation years ago, a wellness app I cherished and had used since 2015 changed to a subscription model. In contrast, I opened the app to find I was automatically given a lifetime subscription as a token of appreciation. A page should be taken out of that book. $25 for a lifetime subscription as a longtime user I would consider, but what the current offer is…not so much. Once my one year free trial is expired I have no intention to pay monthly or yearly, even my almost 6 years of journaling could not convince me of that. In the meantime, I will be preparing to move to a different app or leave app based journaling completely. I’m so disheartened that the userbase is being treated this way because of greed by an app that is constructed around gratitude and mindfulness.