Voice Journaling?

Ever wanted to journal but found yourself too busy—or just not in the mood to write? In this newsletter, I’m sharing how I’ve been using a voice-based journaling app called Kin. It’s helped me get thoughts out faster, reflect more consistently, and actually enjoy the process. You’ll also get a few ideas to make journaling easier (and more useful) using tech that’s already in your pocket.

Talking It Out

I’ve been journaling for a while now, but writing isn’t always easy—especially when life is hectic, you’ve a little burnt out, or you just aren’t feeling it. That’s when I started looking into voice-to-text journaling.

The idea was simple: what if I could just say what I was thinking instead of writing it down? That shift made journaling more flexible and a lot more natural for me. I could do it during a walk, while making coffee, or whenever the moment felt right.

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How I’m Using Kin

Kin is an app that lets you journal by talking (yes, you can type if you prefer). You speak, it transcribes your words, and then it responds with helpful insights or gentle prompts. It’s like having a smart, thoughtful conversation with yourself—without the typing.

Here’s how I’ve used it or how I think it could be helpful:

• Morning: Quick brain dump before the day starts—what’s on my mind, what I want to focus on.

• Midday: If I’m stuck on a problem or decision, I talk it out and often walk away with a fresh take.

• Evening: Short recap of the day to catch patterns, reflect on wins or challenges, and set intentions.

What makes Kin useful isn’t just the voice part—it’s the way it responds. It can reframe your thoughts, ask questions, or just offer a new angle to consider.

If you’re journaling and haven’t set up reviews, or want to try something different, I suggest checking this out - for the time being it’s free, although they’ve said that they intend to start charging at some point once they’re out of beta (no idea when that will be).

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• If you're curious how Kin handles your data, here’s their breakdown. It's what helped me feel good about using it.

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