Journals

What Are Journals?

Journals in TaskManager provide a private space for reflection, self-expression, and communication within your dynamic. You can:

• Write private entries for yourself
• Share entries with your dominant(s)
• Track moods and emotional states
• Reflect on training and progress
• Process scenes and experiences

Creating a Journal Entry

1. Navigate to Journals
   Go to the Journals page from the main navigation menu.
2. Click New Entry
   Click the "New Entry" button to start writing.
3. Add a Title (Optional)
   Give your entry a title or leave it blank to auto-generate from the date.
4. Write Your Entry
   Write your thoughts, reflections, or whatever you want to capture.
5. Add Mood Tag (Optional)
   Select a mood to track how you're feeling.
6. Set Visibility
   Choose whether to keep it private or share with others.
7. Save
   Click "Save Entry" to save your journal.

Entry Options

Title

An optional title for your entry. If left blank, entries are identified by their date and time.

Content

The main body of your entry. The editor supports:

• Rich text formatting (bold, italic, etc.)
• Lists and bullet points
• Links
• Basic markdown syntax

Mood Tags

Select one or more moods to track your emotional state:

• Happy, Content, Peaceful
• Excited, Proud, Grateful
• Anxious, Stressed, Overwhelmed
• Sad, Frustrated, Confused
• Submissive, Needy, Craving
• Custom moods (create your own)

Attachments

Add photos or files to your entry:

• Photos from your media library
• New uploads directly to the entry
• Links to media in your library

Visibility Settings

Private (Default)

Only you can see this entry. It won't appear in anyone else's view, including your dominant.

Shared with Dominant(s)

The entry becomes visible to the dominant(s) in your hierarchy. They can:

• Read the entry
• Add comments (if enabled)
• See mood tags and attachments

Shared with Organization

Makes the entry visible to all members of your hierarchy. Use this for entries meant to be shared with everyone.

Changing Visibility

You can change an entry's visibility at any time:

1. Open the entry
2. Click the visibility setting
3. Select new visibility
4. Save changes

Journal Types

Daily Reflections

Regular entries about your day, thoughts, and feelings. Great for building self-awareness and maintaining connection with your dominant.

Scene Journals

Entries specifically for processing scenes and play sessions:

• What happened during the scene
• How you felt during and after
• What worked well
• What could be different
• Subspace or drop experiences

Training Journals

Entries related to your training progress:

• What you learned
• Challenges you faced
• Skills you're developing
• Questions for your dominant

Mood Logs

Quick entries focused on tracking emotional states over time. Useful for identifying patterns and sharing your emotional journey.

Viewing Your Journals

Journal List

The main Journals page shows all your entries:

• Sorted by date (newest first by default)
• Filter by mood, visibility, or date range
• Search entry content
• Quick mood overview in sidebar

Calendar View

See your entries on a calendar to visualize journaling frequency and mood patterns over time.

Mood Analytics

View trends in your mood tags:

• Most common moods
• Mood patterns by day of week
• Mood trends over time

Comments & Responses

When you share entries with your dominant:

Receiving Comments

Your dominant can leave comments on shared entries:

• Feedback and validation
• Questions for clarification
• Guidance and direction
• Praise and encouragement

Notifications

You'll be notified when someone comments on your shared entry (if notifications are enabled).

Journal Prompts

Not sure what to write? Try these journal prompts:

Daily Prompts

• What am I grateful for today?
• How did I serve today?
• What challenged me?
• What made me feel most submissive?
• What do I need from my dominant?

Reflection Prompts

• How has my submission grown this week/month?
• What fears am I working through?
• What boundaries am I exploring?
• How do I feel about my progress?

Scene Processing

• What were the highlights?
• What surprised me?
• How did I feel in the moment?
• What would I want again?
• What would I change?

Privacy & Security

Data Protection

• All journal entries are encrypted at rest
• Private entries are only accessible to you
• Shared entries are only visible to specified people
• Admins cannot read your private journals

Exporting Journals

You can export your journal entries at any time:

1. Go to Account Settings → Data Export
2. Select "Include Journals"
3. Download your data

Deleting Entries

You can delete any journal entry:

1. Open the entry
2. Click "Delete"
3. Confirm deletion

Best Practices

Write Regularly

Consistent journaling builds self-awareness and strengthens your dynamic. Even short entries are valuable.

Be Honest

Journals are most useful when you're truthful about your feelings, even difficult ones.

Use Mood Tags

Tracking moods over time reveals patterns you might not notice otherwise.

Share Thoughtfully

Sharing entries with your dominant builds connection and gives them insight into your inner world.