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Journaling

The journaling system provides users with an AI-powered personal journal through the mobile app. Users write entries in a conversational format, receiving real-time responses from an AI assistant that guides reflection and self-discovery.

Journal entries

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A journal entry is a conversation between the user and an AI assistant. Users type messages and receive responses in real time — the AI replies stream in as the assistant generates them, creating a natural conversational flow.

AI assistants

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AI assistants are the personalities that interact with users during journaling. Each assistant is configured with:

  • Name — The display name users see when journaling.
  • Instructions — A system prompt that defines the assistant’s behavior and focus areas.
  • Personality settings — Configuration that shapes the assistant’s tone and style.

Admins can create and manage multiple assistants in the Backoffice under Journal Management. Different assistants can serve different purposes — one might focus on gratitude, another on stress management, and another on goal setting.

Journal analysis

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After a journaling session, the system generates an AI-powered analysis that includes:

  • Summaries — A concise overview of what was discussed.
  • Key themes — The main topics and patterns identified in the entry.
  • Insights — Observations that help the user (and their coach) understand patterns over time.

Emotion scores

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The system assigns emotion scores to journal entries, providing a quantitative measure of emotional state alongside the qualitative journal content. Over time, these scores reveal emotional patterns and trends.

Coach access

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Coaches can view their clients’ journal entries and analyses to support the coaching relationship. Access to journal data requires explicit client consent — the platform enforces a privacy-first model where users control who can see their journal. See Coaching for details on the consent model.

Admin configuration

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Admins manage the journaling experience through the Backoffice:

  • Create and configure AI assistants with different personas.
  • Review how assistants are being used across the tenant.
  • Adjust assistant instructions to refine the journaling experience.
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