Calendar View
Review entries by day and add/edit from the calendar.
Essentials
- Tap a date to open its entries.
- Add via + in day details.
- Edit/Delete entries from the list (swipe to delete).
- Multiple per day supported.
The Calendar view provides a visual overview of your emotional journey with easy navigation and quick entry creation.
Daily Overview Cards
Below the calendar, you'll find beautiful daily overview cards that provide a snapshot of your emotional state for each day. These cards make it easy to quickly understand your emotional patterns.
Understanding Daily Cards
- Emotion Icon: Shows your primary emotion for that day
- Intensity Bar: Visual representation of emotional intensity (1-10)
- Date Display: Clear date formatting for easy reference
- Entry Count: Number of journal entries for that day
- Weather Icon: Weather condition if recorded
- Tags: Key tags associated with that day's entries
Interacting with Daily Cards
- Tap any daily card to view full details
- Swipe left/right to browse through days
- Use the calendar above to jump to specific dates
- Long press for quick actions (edit, delete)
- Scroll vertically to see more daily cards
🎯 Daily Overview Benefits
The daily overview cards help you identify patterns in your emotional journey. Look for recurring emotions on certain days of the week, intensity trends, and how your emotional state relates to weather or activities.
Emotion Heatmap
The calendar heatmap provides a visual representation of your emotional intensity over time. This powerful feature helps you identify patterns, trends, and significant emotional events in your life.
Reading the Heatmap
- Color Hues: Different colors represent different primary emotions
- Entry Selection: Shows the emotion with the highest intensity for that day
- Empty Days: Days without entries appear neutral or light gray
- Pattern Recognition: Look for weekly cycles, monthly trends, or clusters
Heatmap Insights
What to Look For
- Weekly Patterns: Do certain days consistently show different emotions?
- Monthly Cycles: Are there recurring patterns each month?
- Seasonal Changes: How do your emotions change with seasons?
- Event Clusters: Groups of similar days might indicate life events
- Emotional Streaks: Long runs of positive or negative emotions
- Intensity Patterns: Days with high-intensity emotions stand out
🗓️ Heatmap Pro Tips
Use the heatmap to prepare for challenging times by identifying when they typically occur. Also, notice what days or seasons bring you the most joy so you can plan more of those activities!
Quick Entry Creation
The Calendar view makes it easy to quickly add journal entries for any day. Whether you're catching up on missed days or adding additional entries, the process is streamlined and intuitive.
Creating Quick Entries
- Navigate to the desired date in the calendar
- Tap the "+" button or the date itself
- Select your primary emotion and intensity
- Add optional notes, tags, or weather
- Save your entry
Quick Entry Benefits
- Flexible Timing: Add entries for any day, past or present
- Multiple Entries: Create several entries for the same day
- Context Preservation: Maintain emotional context even when journaling later
- Pattern Completion: Fill in gaps to see complete emotional patterns
⚡ Quick Entry Tips
Don't worry if you miss a day! The calendar makes it easy to catch up. Even brief entries help maintain your emotional tracking streak and provide valuable insights into your patterns.
Date Selection & Navigation
Efficiently navigate to specific dates and manage your emotional journal entries with powerful date selection tools.
Date Selection Methods
Navigation Shortcuts
- Today Button: Instantly return to today's date
- Month Arrows: Navigate between months quickly
- Swipe Gestures: Swipe left/right to change months
- Date Jump: Use the calendar grid for quick date selection
Efficient Date Navigation
- Use the Today button to return to current date
- Swipe between months for quick browsing
- Tap dates directly for instant access
- Use the calendar for broad overviews
🎯 Navigation Mastery
Use the calendar for broad overviews and quick access to recent entries. The calendar makes it easy to see which days need more attention or additional entries.
Calendar Best Practices
Make the most of your calendar experience with these proven strategies and tips.
Daily Calendar Routine
- Morning Review: Check yesterday's entries and set intentions
- Evening Reflection: Review the day and add final thoughts
- Weekly Analysis: Look for patterns in your weekly calendar view
- Monthly Review: Analyze monthly trends and insights
Pattern Recognition Tips
- Look for recurring emotions on specific days
- Notice how weather affects your emotional state
- Identify triggers by examining high-intensity days
- Celebrate positive emotional streaks
- Use the heatmap to prepare for challenging periods
🎯 Calendar Mastery
The calendar is your emotional wellness dashboard. Regular use helps you build self-awareness, identify patterns, and make informed decisions about your well-being. Remember, consistency is key to unlocking the full potential of your emotional tracking journey.