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24 alternatives to Gift for self-actualization nerds

A journaling app that hooks you into habit building

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Gift for self-actualization nerds launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   Five Minute Journal App▲202

   The simplest, most effective way to be happier every day

   2015 · intelligentchange.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Donut Dog▲127

   Feed your focus, starve distractions!

   2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Perspective▲103

   Journaling meets mood & habit tracking... in style!

   2017 · blinky.co · its alternatives →

4. 4
   thoughtful▲74

   An intuitive thought tracker | Self-improvement journal

   2016 · thoughtfulapp.co · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Day One▲133

   A simple journal for iPhone, iPad and OSX.

   2013 · dayoneapp.com · its alternatives →

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   Littlelogs▲145

   A social journal of progress on your projects

   2015 · littlelogs.co · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Heyday 2.0▲173

   An automatic journal that makes remembering beautiful & fun

   2014 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Notion Journal▲152

   The best digital journal for life

   2021 · easlo.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Bullet Journal▲86

   An analog note-taking system for the digital age

   2014 · bulletjournal.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Habitloop▲88

    Ready to design your lifestyle?

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Ryu Journal▲97

    A journal to help busy minds let go

    26d ago · tryryu.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Jotterpad▲115

    The writing app for creatives

    2015 · 2appstudio.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Müse▲73

    A space to reflect on deep questions

    2017 · reflectwithmuse.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    better mind▲109

    Daily habit-building and journal app for self-improvement

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    I fixed journaling for myself▲66

    Journaling is a great practice to learn more about yourself - if done daily. I tried it multiple times and couldn't stick to it. This project is how I finally fixed it for myself. It works by eliminating my excuses. There is only one question a day that I'll answer - no time spent on "finding the perfect topic". I only need to go to the page - not find my notebook or create a new note/paragraph in another app. I only left myself a relatively small input area, less than a page in a small notebook - that way the commitment doesn't feel too big. I really enjoy the process and it has become…

    2022 · dailyprompt.org · its alternatives →

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    Write▲117

    📝 A writing app to combat writer's block, distractions, etc.

    2017 · write.surge.sh · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Hi▲62

    A real-time writing community.

    2014 · its alternatives →

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    Morpholio Journal▲78

    A simple sketchbook app for creatives

    2016 · morpholioapps.com · its alternatives →

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    Spark Notebook▲87

    A place for your ideas, goals & life plans (Kickstarter)

    2014 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

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    Balanced▲92

    Delightful goal/habit tracking app.

    2014 · balancedapp.com · its alternatives →

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    Better Diary (Android)▲62

    Capture your favorite experiences, thoughts, and ideas

    2014 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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    SELF Journal▲6

    A Daily Structure for Success

    2015 · bestself.co · its alternatives →

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    Youtine▲80

    Develop self-discipline, without using an app.

    2020 · its alternatives →

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    Vida for Android▲78

    Real health coaches in your pocket

    2015 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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