This article discusses the author's journey to finding a suitable journaling system, which ultimately led them to build their own custom solution using Zapier, a workflow automation software. The author had several requirements for their ideal journaling system, including creating new entries automatically, including section headers, and storing entries in a format that could be easily exported. They found that Zapier met all of these criteria and provided the flexibility to customize their journaling setup to suit their needs. The article provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up an automated journal using Zapier, including examples for creating a basic journal entry and adding additional features such as weather forecasts. The author emphasizes the customizability of this solution, allowing users to choose what information they want to include in their journal and where it will be stored.