Log Your Growth | DailyBean User Story

Here’s a story selected from the DailyBean User Story Contest.

This story comes from “Seeun,” who gained strength by paying attention to her feelings while writing about her life in Canada.

Q. Has DailyBean ever helped you realize something meaningful?

I’m a high school student, and it’s been 120 days since I came to Canada to study abroad. From the very first day, I started using DailyBean. Every evening at 9 PM, I write about my day. I always add a photo of the day, and whenever I look back, the memories come alive again!

The beans are so cute, so when I saw lots of smiling beans in a month, it really lifted my mood. I even showed them to my parents back in Korea to reassure them, saying, “Look, I’ve been this happy!” Looking back month by month, I realized there were so many happy days.

Q. How was your study abroad experience when you reflected on it through DailyBean?

All the things I worried about before coming here never ended up happening. Reading through my entries, I could see that there were good days, but also moments of loneliness and sadness. Sometimes I felt tired from facing everything on my own. But now, I’ve adjusted well, and I’m enjoying my days here!

One thing I realized through DailyBean is that problems that once felt huge all work themselves out over time. That changed my perspective — I now think, “This too shall pass.”

I’m still in the middle of my journey, so I’m sure more difficult days will come. But reading the messages my past self left for me gives me strength. And I look forward to the day when future me can look back on my DailyBean and think, “Wow, what a journey! I really put my everything into this.”

Thank you so much for creating such a wonderful app ♥︎

Q. Why did you choose DailyBean over other types of journals?

I first heard about DailyBean from a friend I met at my homestay in Canada. I asked if they used any journaling apps, and they recommended DailyBean. Since then, I’ve stuck with it!

What I like about DailyBean is that it’s simple. Writing a diary every day isn’t easy, but with DailyBean I can just pick an icon, jot down what happened, and add a photo. That’s what made it possible for me to keep writing every day.

A Note of Gratitude

We are deeply grateful to Seeun for opening up and sharing such a personal and inspiring journey with us. Every bean recorded is a step toward a more mindful life. We hope this story encourages you to look back at your own records today. Want to see how others are growing with DailyBean? Check out more stories on our blog.