Building a space formindful reflection
What started as a personal project became a journey to help others discover the power of journaling.
Pulkit Aggarwal
Creator of ZenDiary
Hi, I'm Pulkit
I built ZenDiary as a personal project—something I wished existed when I started my own journaling journey a few years ago.
Like many people, I struggled with consistency in journaling. I'd write sporadically, and when I did, I often felt like I was just documenting events without really processing them. I wondered if there was a better way.
That's when I started experimenting with AI. Not to replace the human element of reflection, but to enhance it—to ask the right questions, to notice patterns I couldn't see, and to gently encourage me to dig deeper.
What began as a simple side project slowly evolved into ZenDiary. I built it for myself first, then shared it with friends who had similar struggles. Their feedback shaped what it became—a tool that genuinely helps people reflect more deeply and consistently.
"I'm not trying to build the next big thing. I just want to create something that genuinely helps people understand themselves better."
Why I built this
Three core beliefs that guide how ZenDiary is designed
Journaling should feel natural
No complicated features or overwhelming options. Just you, your thoughts, and a space that helps you explore them deeper.
Privacy is non-negotiable
Your thoughts are yours alone. End-to-end encryption, no data selling, no compromises. Your journal stays yours, always.
AI should enhance, not replace
Technology works best when it amplifies human capabilities. ZenDiary's AI is designed to help you think deeper, not to think for you.
The journey so far
What started as a personal experiment has grown into something bigger than I imagined. Seeing people use ZenDiary to process their emotions, celebrate their wins, and work through their struggles—that's what keeps me building.
20,000+
Mindful Journalers
250K+
Journal Entries
200K+
AI Insights
4.8/5
User Rating
What's next?
I'm constantly working on improving ZenDiary based on feedback from the community. There's a long list of features I'm excited to build—from iOS support to better AI insights, from collaborative journaling to deeper analytics.
But at its core, ZenDiary will always remain what it is today: a simple, private space for you to understand yourself better.
Want to reach out? I'd love to hear from you.
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