enough-journal 0.2.2

A minimal journaling application with Nathaniel Branden sentence completion exercises

ENOUGH - The Growth Journal

A command-line tool for personal development through structured journaling and reflection exercises, with a particular focus on the Nathaniel Branden sentence completion method.

TODO

• Add PyPI API key to ~/.pypirc for automated publishing

What This Is

ENOUGH is a minimal journaling application that guides you through a 30-week program of sentence completion exercises designed to build self-esteem and personal awareness. Based on the work of Nathaniel Branden, each exercise presents an incomplete sentence that you complete with your own thoughts and feelings.

The Method

Nathaniel Branden Sentence Completion Method:

• Every morning (Monday-Friday): Complete ALL stems for that week
• Each stem: 6-10 rapid completions (work quickly, don't pause to think)
• Weekend: Reflect and compile your responses
• Duration: 30 weeks of progressive exercises

Example Week 1:

• Monday: Complete all 4 stems (6-10 completions each)
• Tuesday: Complete all 4 stems again (6-10 completions each)
• Wednesday: Complete all 4 stems again (6-10 completions each)
• Thursday: Complete all 4 stems again (6-10 completions each)
• Friday: Complete all 4 stems again (6-10 completions each)
• Weekend: Reflect and compile

Program Structure

• 30 weeks of progressive exercises
• 142+ sentence stems organized by theme
• Daily practice (Monday-Friday)
• Weekly assessment (Weekend reflection)
• Progress tracking with automatic week/day calculation

Usage

# Install
pip install enough-journal

# Run (two ways)
enough-journal
# or
python -m enough

First Run

On your first run, the program will:

1. Ask if you want to start fresh or continue existing practice
2. Set up your progress tracking
3. Present available exercises for the day
4. Guide you through sentence completion practice

Daily Practice

• Monday-Friday: Complete ALL stems for your current week (6-10 completions each)
• Weekends: Reflect on your week's practice and insights
• Progress: Automatically tracks your week/day progression

Exercise Format

Each exercise includes:

• Prompt: The incomplete sentence to complete
• Instructions: How to approach the exercise
• Frequency: Daily (morning/evening) or weekly
• Type: Sentence completion, morning check-in, evening reflection

Data Format

Progress Tracking (progress.json):

{
  "current_week": 1,
  "current_stem_index": 0,
  "start_date": "2025-01-01",
  "completed_days": [],
  "is_new_user": true
}

Journal Entries (journals/YYYY_MM_DD_STEMID.yaml):

date: "2025-01-01"
time: "08:30:00"
week: 1
stem_id: "ID1"
completions:
  - completion: "I would notice the small moments of joy"
    completion_number: 1
  - completion: "I would be more present in conversations"
    completion_number: 2

Frequencies

• Daily: Morning check-in (5-11 AM), Evening reflection (6-11 PM)
• Weekly: Sentence completion exercises (all day, Monday-Friday)
• Weekend: Reflection and compilation exercises

Dependencies

• Python 3.8+
• PyYAML 6.0.0+

The Philosophy

This tool embodies the principle that consistent, structured self-reflection leads to personal growth. By practicing the Nathaniel Branden sentence completion method daily, you develop:

• Self-awareness: Understanding your thoughts and feelings
• Self-responsibility: Taking ownership of your choices
• Self-acceptance: Embracing your authentic self
• Self-esteem: Building confidence through practice

What Makes This Different

• Minimal design: Focus on the practice, not the interface
• Immediate saving: Each completion saved instantly
• Progress tracking: Automatic week/day calculation
• Time-based availability: Exercises appear when appropriate
• First-run setup: Smooth onboarding for new users
• Correct implementation: True to Nathaniel Branden's method

Installation

From PyPI

pip install enough-journal

From Source

git clone https://github.com/sipistab/enough
cd enough
python journaler.py

From AUR (Arch Linux)

yay -S enough-journal

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Remember: The goal is not perfection, but consistent practice. Show up every morning, complete your stems, and trust the process.