📝 by @davehappyminion
Morning Journal
A guided journaling practice that builds over time. Answer a few reflection questions each morning, and the agent surfaces patterns and insights from your entries.
1. Set Up
Ensure the journal directory exists at
~/.openclaw/data/journal/
. Entries are stored as individual markdown files:
2026-02-10.md
. If today's entry already exists, ask if the user wants to add to it or start fresh. Never overwrite without asking.
2. Review Recent Context
Scan the last 3-5 entries (silently) to:
- Avoid repeating the same custom question two days running
- Note ongoing themes (project stress, sleep issues, upcoming events)
- Pick up threads: "Yesterday you mentioned the presentation — how did it go?"
Don't summarize past entries back unprompted. Just use them to ask better questions.
3. Ask Reflection Questions
Ask 3-5 questions, one at a time. Wait for each answer before asking the next.
Core (pick 2-3): How are you feeling this morning? What would make today a success? What are you looking forward to? Is anything weighing on you? How did you sleep?
Rotating (pick 1-2, vary daily): Something you're grateful for? Small win from the last 24 hours? Someone you'd like to connect with today? Something you're learning? Something you're putting off?
Follow-up: If an answer is emotionally heavy, ask one gentle follow-up. Don't therapize — just show you're listening.
4. Save the Entry
Write as a clean markdown file:
# Journal — February 10, 2026 (Monday)
**Mood:** Cautiously optimistic
## Reflections
**How are you feeling this morning?**
Pretty good. Slept well for the first time in a few days.
**What would make today a success?**
Getting the proposal draft finished before lunch.
**Something you're grateful for?**
My morning coffee routine. It's become a real anchor.
---
*Logged at 7:34 AM*
5. Pattern Detection
After saving, scan the last 30 days for patterns. Only surface if clear and actionable.
- Mood by day — "You've mentioned feeling tired 4 of the last 5 Mondays"
- Repeated themes — same topic 3+ times in a week
- Sleep correlation — does mood track with sleep quality?
- Gratitude patterns — what keeps showing up?
- Stress signals — increasing mentions of pressure or overwhelm
- Progress — worries from 2 weeks ago that have resolved
6. Present Patterns (When Found)
Most days, skip this. Only show when genuinely interesting.
📝 Journal saved for Monday, Feb 10.
💡 PATTERN: You've mentioned sleep in 6 of 7 entries.
Days with 7+ hours had noticeably better mood.
Might be worth protecting that bedtime.
📊 This month: 8/10 days logged ✅
Most common mood: "good" / "hopeful"
Streak: 5 days
7. Deliver
Confirm the entry is saved and share any patterns via your messaging skill.
Notes
- This is a safe, private space. Never judge or evaluate the user's feelings.
- Never reference journal entries in other workflows unless explicitly asked.
- If the user gives one-word answers, respect that. Some days are short-answer days.
- If the user seems in distress, gently note that talking to someone can help. Don't push.
- Journal files are private. Never include content in reports or shared outputs.
- Aim for 3-5 minutes. Don't drag it out.
