[wuhhh]

Never really understood posts like this that start “x doesn’t have to be a chore”, especially when “x” falls under the category of hobby, leisure activity or something generally requiring effort to maintain which is a kind of luxury pursuit. If you find “x” a chore, don’t bother and move on and do something you find fulfilling. This just frames it in a way that makes me think it’s something people think they _should_ do.

[diggan]

Some people want the benefit of an activity, but they don't like the activity itself, like me and physical workouts for the purpose of a physical workouts. Finding ways of making activities "more fun" so those people don't find it to be so much of a chore sounds like a neat contribution.

[jjk166]

Workouts are a chore, like washing clothes, it's something you need to do whether you like it or not. There are things you can do to make it better, but it's not a leisure activity you can just stop doing (at least not for extended periods without replacing it with something equivalent).

For journaling, the benefit is the enjoyment you derive from doing it. If you don't like doing it, you're not going to get anything out of it, at least not more than you would spending that time on a hobby you actually like.

[wuhhh]

Physical exercise is obviously good for you, though.

[HPsquared]

A lot of things are fulfilling overall, but have a lot of short-term "chore" feelings. For example exercise, or relationships, or cooking.

[wuhhh]

The ramifications of neglecting your journal compared with, say, your spouse are quite different