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The Upgrade: 4 Apps To Help You Journal On The Go

These easy-to-use apps will keep a digital journal of all of your memories at your fingertips.
The Upgrade: 4 Apps To Help You Journal On The Go
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By Danielle Pointdujour · Updated December 6, 2020
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Memories — good or bad — are always worth remembering. Whether you’re reminiscing on the fun times or acknowledging a lesson learned, it’s always amazing to look back on life’s milestones. That’s why it’s so important to document the moments that matter most to you.

In the past, people jotted down important thoughts and events in little notebooks that may or may not have had a lock and key. These days technology has made it easier for us to chronical life as it happens, whenever and wherever it happens, with apps that allow us to journal on our phones.

From keeping track of all the things you’re grateful for and your global adventures to enjoying the seconds, we’ve rounded up a few apps that will help you journal on the go.

01
Day One Journal
One of the most well-known journaling apps out, Day One Journal allows you to use photos, videos, drawings, or audio recordings to chronicle your daily activities and bring your journal entries to life. Sync your journal across multiple devices and takes notes on life wherever you go.
The Upgrade: 4 Apps To Help You Journal On The Go
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Gratitude Journal
With so much going on in our day to day lives, it can be hard to remember all the things we have to be grateful for. With the Gratitude Journal, you can write and send thank-you notes to people in your life, find inspirational quotes and even set reminders to practice gratefulness throughout the day. Trust us, before you know it, you’ll be grateful for this app.
The Upgrade: 4 Apps To Help You Journal On The Go
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03
Polarsteps
Every traveler loves to look back on their journey from time to time, and this cool app from Polarsteps makes doing so easier than ever. Polarsteps journals your adventures from the very beginning by keeping track of your miles, steps, countries visited, and any photos you take while away. You can even put it all together into a keepsake book.
The Upgrade: 4 Apps To Help You Journal On The Go
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04
1 Second Everyday: Video Diary
They say in life you should enjoy every second and the 1 Second Everyday app is perfect for capturing those moments. Simply take one-second-long videos on your phone every day and the 1 Second Everyday app will string them together to create a video of all the moments in your life you’ll want to cherish forever.
The Upgrade: 4 Apps To Help You Journal On The Go
Photo Credit: iTunes
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