About the journaling timer
Timed journaling promotes consistent practice and prevents overthinking. Morning pages: 10 minutes of stream-of-consciousness writing. No editing, just flow. Regular journaling improves self-awareness, processes emotions, and captures insights. Write without stopping until timer ends.
Recommended times
| Quick Entry | 5 minutes |
|---|---|
| Morning Pages | 10 minutes |
| Deep Journal | 15 minutes |
| Extended | 20 minutes |
How to use the journaling timer
- Choose a preset, or tap Edit time to type any hours, minutes and seconds.
- Press Start Timer (or the space bar). The finish time appears under the digits.
- Press Full screen to fill the screen — handy for classrooms, meetings and kitchens.
- When it reaches zero an alarm plays until you press Stop Alarm.
Keyboard shortcuts
- Space start / pause
- R reset
- F full screen
- M mute
Frequently asked questions
What presets does the journaling timer have?
Quick Entry (5 minutes), Morning Pages (10 minutes), Deep Journal (15 minutes), Extended (20 minutes). Tap Edit time to set any other length.
Is it free, and do I need an app?
It is completely free with no sign-up or download. It works in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers.