Synopsis of the App: Jour is a mindfulness journal designed to encourage daily self-care with science-backed activities and journal prompts.
Price and Platform: Free 7-day Trial ($59.99/year subscription). iOS only.
RDN Score: 4/5
Pros
Attractive and calming design guides new users to start a daily journal and to unwind with Jour guides.
New users choose a focus from options including reducing stress, calming anxiety, sleeping better, trying something new, achieving goals or improving confidence.
Includes 100+ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy guides for coping with stress, confidence, sleep, anxiety and more.
Offers a daily mood check-in and new questions to inspire continuous journaling and encourage positive thought patterns.
Provides a library of interactive guides with step-by-step instruction to help users build confidence; focus on gratitude; address stress, anxiety and other emotions; and practice ways to calm the mind for improved sleep.
Track and explore feelings using the journal prompts, then return to reflect.
Gain insights and reframe negative thoughts.
Set and track goals and progress over time.
Option to connect to automatically add Mindful Minutes to Apple Health and CareKit.
Offers a free seven-day trial. Subscription costs $59.99/year.
Cons
Available on Apple only at the time of this review.
Must subscribe to gain access to the free trial.
The $59.99/year cost might be cost-prohibitive to some.
Bottom Line: Ideal for anyone needing a little TLC, Jour is a mindfulness journal designed to encourage daily self-care with science-backed activities and journal prompts.
Marisa Moore, MBA, RDN, LD, is based in Atlanta and specializes in culinary nutrition, communications and consulting. She blogs at marisamoore.com. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter.
Synopsis of the App: Jour is a mindfulness journal designed to encourage daily self-care with science-backed activities and journal prompts.
