How was your day?

The pressure to write a grand, poetic journal entry often makes journaling feel like a chore. But DailyBean’s blocks and mood beans doesn’t ask for long paragraphs. All it takes is picking one cute icon that represents your day. Let’s dive into how this 3-second habit can beautifully archive your entire life.

What Are DailyBean’s Mood Beans?

The journey with DailyBean starts with choosing one of five mood icons, which we affectionately call “mood beans”. A DailyBean mood bean transforms your complex emotions into an intuitive and visual character. And that’s all you need to finish an entry; you’re free to stop and save after just choosing a mood.

•Visual Achievement: Watch your empty calendar fill up with colorful beans. Even on days when you feel like you haven't done much, you’ll see that every day is building up to the bigger picture.

•Embracing Your Emotions: Whether it was a joyful day or a sad one, the act of picking the right mood is a form of self-care. It is about acknowledging and tending to your mental well-being.

Why Track Your Mood with Icons?

Your recorded data helps you understand yourself better through visual insights.

1.Analyze Your Mood Flow: Check the Report tab to see your Mood Flow and Mood Bar. You’ll quickly spot patterns, like which days of the week you tend to feel your best.

2.Year in Pixels at a Glance: Once you have collected a year of icons, you can view your Year in Beans. This pixel-art style annual report offers a touching moment where you see exactly what color your year was.

What is DailyBean Blocks?

There is no need to struggle to remember every detail of your day. Simply tap icons within the DailyBean Blocks to categorize your daily life. Your routines and activities are perfectly archived with no typing required.

What are the Basic Blocks in DailyBean?

DailyBean provides these basic blocks to help you categorize your day:

Blocks	Description	Icons
Emotions	More nuanced feelings beyond the main mood	excited, relaxed, proud, hopeful, happy, enthusiastic, pit-a-pat, refreshed, calm, grateful, depressed, lonely, anxious, sad, angry, pressured, annoyed, tired, stressed, bored
People	Meaningful moments spent with others	friends, family, partner, none
Weather	The weather conditions of your day	sunny, cloudy, rainy, snowy, windy, stormy, hot, cold
Hobbies	Activities that brought you joy	exercise, TV & content, movie, gaming, reading, walk, music, drawing
Meals	The delicious food you enjoyed today	breakfast, lunch, dinner, night snack
Self-Care	Small efforts made for yourself	shower, brush teeth, wash face, drink water
School	Activities related to your studies and classes	class, study, homework, exam
Events	Places you visited and social gatherings	stay home, school, restaurant, cafe, shopping, travel, party, cinema
Beauty	Time spent on grooming and self-maintenance	hair, nails, skincare, makeup
Health	Checking in on your physical well-being	sick, hospital, checkup, medicine
Chores	Managing your space with small daily tasks	cleaning, cooking, laundry, dishes
Relationship	Recording moments with your romantic partner	date, anniversary, gift, conflict, sex
Work	Time spent at your workplace	work, end on time, overtime, vacation
Other	Daily beverages and small refreshments	snack, coffee, beverage, tea, alcohol, smoking
Daily note	Short notes for things you must remember	-
Daily photo	A shot of a scene you want to keep	-

If you see more blocks, take a look this post: The Guide to DailyBean’s Custom Blocks & Special Blocks

Want to Start Your DailyBean Journey?

The simplest journaling app, DailyBean, is available on both iOS and Android. If you want to effortlessly archive your life using DailyBean Blocks, download it from the store today.

DailyBean FAQ

Q: Can I track my workouts or sleep?
A: Absolutely! By adding Special Blocks, you can sync health data to automatically record your exercise and sleep patterns.

Q: Can I change the calendar design?
A: Yes! You can change the look every month, in the Monthly Theme settings. Browse the store for various themes and customize your journal to match your personality.

Q: I want to upload more photos.
A: With a Premium Pass, you can add up to 3 photos per entry to make your memories even more vivid.

Q: Can I use it on my tablet?
A: Of course! DailyBean is fully compatible with tablet devices. Get started on the big screen today.

How to Use DailyBean’s Blocks and Icons