How to Use ZenDiary

Download ZenDiary from the Google Play Store and install it on your device. It's free and available for Android devices. This step is the first step to starting your journaling journey with ZenDiary.

Open the app and click on 'Create New Account'. Fill in your details to sign up. This sets up your personalized ZenDiary experience. You can choose a username that feels right for you and your journaling practice.

Create a 4-digit PIN to secure your app and journal entries. This ensures that your private thoughts and feelings are safe and accessible only to you.

Familiarize yourself with the home screen. You'll see two floating icons: Zeni and 'Add New Journal'. This is where your journaling journey begins. You'll find your saved journal entries here, and you can easily create new ones.

Tap the 'Add New Journal' button. Write about anything, set the date and time, and add a picture if you like. Then save your entry. This is where you begin expressing your thoughts and feelings. Don't worry about perfection, just let your words flow freely.

Tap the Zeni button to start a conversation with your AI journal companion. Share your feelings and get insights. Zeni is your virtual confidante, ready to listen and offer support. It's a safe space to explore your emotions and gain valuable perspectives.

Change Zeni's personality by tapping the emoji icon next to the chat input field. Observe Zeni's emotional state through the emojis. You can personalize your interaction with Zeni by adjusting its personality. This creates a more engaging and supportive journaling experience.

After chatting with Zeni, you can save the conversation as a journal entry by tapping the save icon or typing 'save'. Capture the essence of your conversations with Zeni. These saved chats can provide valuable insights and reflections on your journey.

From the home screen, tap on any journal entry to view or edit it. Make your changes and save them. You can refine your entries, adding details, changing the date, or adding new thoughts. This allows you to shape your journaling narrative and ensure it reflects your evolving self.

Tap the heart icon at the top of the app to access your Journal Insights. This is where you can analyze your journaling patterns and gain deeper self-understanding. You can see an overview of your entries, your most frequent moods, and a happiness score.

Tap the book icon at the top of the app to get personalized book recommendations based on your journal entries. ZenDiary analyzes your writing to suggest books that align with your current interests and needs. It's a great way to discover new reading materials that can support your personal growth.