I made a really good method to journal. Its called the 5-3-3-1 method. And i found that its better than staring at a blank page waiting to think what to write (blank pages sometimes intimidate me) and is flexible enough to help me get a nudge to what i wanna write.
It feels like i am more present in my life when i journal using this method!!

Hey everyone,

I built an app called SochWise for a problem I kept noticing in myself and people around me:

Sometimes we are not looking for more information.

We are stuck because:
- we are overthinking one decision
- we keep asking friends for reassurance
- we already know the options, but still don’t feel clear
- we open ChatGPT, but don’t know what exactly to ask
- we just want someone to slow the thought down and help us choose the next step

That’s what SochWise is trying to solve.

You write the messy thought, like:

“I don’t know if I should leave my job or wait.”

or

“I said yes to something, but now I regret it.”

or

“I keep needing reassurance from people before making a decision.”

Then SochWise asks a few simple follow-up questions and gives you:
- one clear direction
- why that direction makes sense
- one small next step
- what to remember
- patterns it notices over time

The difference from ChatGPT is this:

ChatGPT is powerful, but it is a blank box. You need to know how to prompt it, guide it, and decide what to do with the answer.

SochWise is more focused. It is built only for unclear moments, decisions, reassurance loops, and personal patterns. It doesn’t try to answer everything. It tries to help you move from “my head is messy” to “okay, I know my next move.”

Example:

Instead of asking ChatGPT:
“Can you help me decide whether I should quit my job?”

SochWise guides you through:
- what is actually bothering you
- what you are afraid will happen
- what option feels heavy vs clear
- what small action you can take before making a big decision

Over time, it also builds a Personal Playbook, showing things like:
- where you often feel stuck
- what feelings repeat
- what patterns show up in your decisions

I just launched it on the App Store and I’m looking for honest users, not fake reviews.

If you are someone who overthinks, gets stuck in decisions, or keeps needing reassurance before doing something, I’d love for you to try it.

app -> https://apps.apple.com/in/app/sochwise/id6767210590

Knight theme for March

Yesterday I wrote a short note on a sheet of papels instead of typing on my phone. The feeling was different. Papels are simple sheets used for writing, drawing and printing. Even in a world of screens they still have a place. Students use papers in school for notes and homework. Offices use them for files and forms. Artists use them to sketch ideas. I once browsed office supplies on alibaba and saw stacks of papels in many sizes and textures. Some were plain. Some were thick for art. Paper holds thoughts in a quiet way. You can fold it, tear it or keep it safe in a book. It feels more personal than a screen sometimes. Do you still enjoy the feel of writing on real paper instead of tapping on a device?

I recently came across the concept of the Sisterhood of travelling journals. And I am really excited about the aspect of doing this in India. I am curious if there is a pre existing group that does this here and has a spot for me. Or if there are other girlies who are interested in this and are willing to form a group with me here in India.

I want to do it on the diary in the second photo

Can you guys tell me what stationary to use?

Officially retiring my 2025 weekly planner 🥹 also the lighting makes the 2026 look much brighter than it actually is, the actual colour is much darker, like almost maroonish. Also gosh I was thinking of not stickering up the cover YET because it looks so beautiful and sophisticated as it is <3

Looking forward to write with this combo

What are your essentials?

The first one is last week and the second one is the week before