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Diary Template

A classic “Dear Diary” page: date and day of the week, today's mood, today's story, the best part of your day, what you're grateful for and what you want tomorrow. Free PDF or digital.

Free · no sign-up · PDF works for printing and in any note or journal app. Free in the app.

About this template

Sometimes you just want to tell the story of your day. This page opens with “Dear Diary,”, the date and a row of mood faces, then gives you plenty of lines for today's story. At the bottom, three small prompts close the entry: the best part of my day, grateful for, and tomorrow I want to…

How to use it

  1. Write like you're telling a friend — no need to be neat.
  2. Pick the mood face first; it often tells you what to write about.

Who it's for

  • Journalers: Reflect & document life
  • Wellness Seekers: Balance mind, body & soul
  • Minimalists: Simple, distraction-free planning
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Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between a diary and a journal?

People use the words interchangeably. “Diary” often means a daily record of events; “journal” can also mean reflections, prompts or lists.

Is the Dear Diary template free in the app?

Yes, it's one of the free templates in Journal for iPad.

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