Should I Use Daily Check-In or Morning/Evening Reflection?
Stoic gives you two ways to structure your journaling habit:
- Daily Check-In — one reflection session per day
- Morning Preparation + Evening Reflection — two shorter sessions
Choosing the right one depends on your lifestyle, goals, and how much time you want to dedicate to reflection.
🕐 Daily Check-In
Best for:
- Busy days when you want a single, simple reflection
- Beginners building a journaling habit
- People who prefer an overall snapshot of the day
Pros:
- One entry per day — easier to stick with
- Covers mood, thoughts, and key metrics in one go
- Still counts toward your streak
Consider:
- Less detail on how your day starts vs. ends
- Harder to spot patterns between morning energy and evening mood
🌅 Morning Preparation + 🌙 Evening Reflection
Best for:
- People who want deeper insight into their routines
- Tracking how intentions and results align
- Those working on specific morning or evening habits
Pros:
- Capture your mindset at the start and end of the day
- More data for spotting patterns and triggers
- Great for goal-setting in the morning and reviewing progress at night
Consider:
- Requires twice-daily journaling
- More commitment, but also more insight
💡 Our Recommendation
If you’re just starting out or struggling to stay consistent — start with Daily Check-In.
Once it becomes a habit, try Morning + Evening for a richer view of your day.
Next Step:
Switch modes anytime in your Settings — your streak will continue no matter which you choose.