Create Your First Entry

Learn how to create and format your first journal entry in BeHereMeow

Create Your First Entry

Welcome to journaling with BeHereMeow! This guide will walk you through creating your first mindful journal entry.

Table of Contents

Accessing the Journal

  1. Log in to your BeHereMeow account
  2. Click the Journal button in the main navigation
  3. You'll see the journal editor ready for you to start writing

Writing Your Entry

The journal editor is designed to be intuitive and distraction-free:

Basic text

Simply start typing your thoughts. The editor supports:

  • Rich text formatting - Use the toolbar or keyboard shortcuts
  • Auto-save - Your work is saved automatically as you type
  • Privacy - All entries are private by default

Formatting options

Use the formatting toolbar or keyboard shortcuts to format your text:

Action Desktop Shortcut Mobile
Bold Ctrl/Cmd + B Tap B icon
Italic Ctrl/Cmd + I Tap I icon
Heading Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + 1-6 Use # prefix
List Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + L Tap list icon
Quote Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + > Tap quote icon
Link Ctrl/Cmd + K Tap link icon
Save Ctrl/Cmd + S Auto-saves

[!TIP] Markdown shortcuts work too! Type **text** for bold, *text* for italic, and # at the start of a line for headings.

Adding Context

BeHereMeow automatically captures helpful context:

  • Date & Time - When you wrote the entry

You can edit the date/time if you're journaling about a past event.

Using Tags and Mentions

Organize your thoughts with:

  • #tags - Type # followed by a word (e.g., #gratitude, #goals)
  • @mentions - Type @ to reference people (e.g., @sarah, @family)

Learn more in our Tags & Mentions guide.

Adding Media

You can enrich your entries with images and other media:

  • Images - Click the image icon or drag and drop photos directly into the editor
  • Attachments - Upload files like PDFs or documents to reference later

[!NOTE] Media files are stored securely and count toward your storage quota. Free accounts include 100MB, Premium accounts get 10GB.

Saving Your Entry

Your entry saves automatically, but you can also:

  1. Click the Save button to save immediately
  2. Click Save & Close to return to your entry list
  3. Use keyboard shortcuts:
tab: Desktop
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Press **Ctrl + S** (Windows/Linux) or **Cmd + S** (macOS) to save manually
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tab: Mobile
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Tap the **Save** icon in the top-right corner to save manually

[!SUCCESS] Your first entry is saved! You're on your way to building a meaningful journaling practice.

Example Entry

Here's an example to inspire you:

# Morning Reflection - January 30, 2025

Woke up feeling grateful today. The sunrise was beautiful 🌅

**Grateful for:**

- Morning coffee with @partner
- A good night's sleep
- Clear weather for my walk

**Intentions for today:**

1. Complete the project proposal
2. Call @mom
3. 20 minutes of meditation

#gratitude #wellness #mindfulness

Next Steps

Now that you've created your first entry, explore more features:

Happy journaling! Your mindfulness journey starts here. 🐱