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Journal Actions

for Apple Shortcuts

12 actions with descriptions and details

Build journaling habits with 12 Journal actions for Apple Shortcuts. Create entries, add reflections, and automate daily journaling workflows. Capture thoughts, gratitude, and life moments automatically.

Actions with Details (12)

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Create Audio Entry

Journal

Creates a new audio journal entry.

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Search Entries

Journal

Searches journal entries.

1 param
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Update Show Suggested Moments

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Change the Show Suggested Moments value of Show Suggested Moments

Skip Journaling Suggestions2 params

Open Add Current Location Setting

Journal

Open the Add Current Location Setting in the Journal Settings pane.

1 param

Update Always Use Moment Date

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Change the Always Use Moment Date value of Always Use Moment Date

Always Use Moment Date2 params

Update Add Current Location

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Change the Add Current Location value of Add Current Location

Add Current Location2 params

Open Save to Photos Setting

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Open the Save to Photos Setting in the Journal Settings pane.

1 param

Update Save To Photos

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Change the Save To Photos value of Save To Photos

Save To Photos2 params
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Open Journal Settings

Journal

Open Journal settings.

1 param
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Open Show Suggested Moments Setting

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Open the Show Suggested Moments Setting in the Journal Settings pane.

1 param
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Create Entry

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Creates a new journal entry.

Journal8 params

Open Always Use Moment Date Setting

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Open the Always Use Moment Date Setting in the Journal Settings pane.

1 param

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What You Can Automate with Journal

  • Create daily journal prompts that trigger at specific times
  • Build gratitude journals with photo and text entries
  • Log daily highlights automatically from calendar, photos, and activity
  • Create mood tracking workflows with tags and categories
  • Build reflection prompts for weekly or monthly reviews
  • Combine journal entries with location and weather data

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I automate Journal with Shortcuts?

Journal provides 12 actions for creating entries with text, photos, location, and metadata; finding entries by date or content; and managing journal workflows. Automate daily journaling, gratitude practices, mood tracking, and reflection routines.

Can I create daily journal prompts?

Yes! Create a shortcut with "Ask for Input" for each prompt ("What are you grateful for?", "What did you learn today?"), then save responses to a Journal entry. Schedule as a daily automation at bedtime or morning for consistent journaling practice.

How do I create photo journals?

Use "Select Photos" or "Find Photos" to choose images, then "Create Journal Entry" with the photos attached. Add text descriptions, location data, and date. Perfect for travel journals, daily photo diaries, or gratitude photo logs.

Can I create weekly reflection prompts?

Yes! Create a shortcut that finds journal entries from the past week, displays highlights, then asks reflection questions: "What went well?", "What could improve?", "What are you working toward?". Save as a new entry for weekly reviews.

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