The 30-second overview
Blanksheet's new Custom Insights feature lets you take full control of your AI analysis. Select which journal entries you want to examine, write your own questions, and get personalized insights based on exactly what you're curious about. Everything stays private, and you can save the insights that matter most to you.
Why We Built This
Since launching Blanksheet, we've heard the same request over and over: "I love the automatic insights, but I want to ask my own questions."
People wanted to dig into specific themes. They wanted to analyze particular time periods—like "how did I handle stress during that busy work month?" or "what patterns do I see in my relationship entries?" The automatic insights were helpful, but they were just the beginning.
Custom Insights gives you that control. Now you're not just receiving insights—you're directing them.
How It Works (It's Simple)
1. Select your context
In the insight panel, choose which entries you want to include as context. You can select specific dates, recent entries, or entries with certain themes.
2. Write your prompt
Use one of our tested templates, or write your own custom question. Ask anything: "What themes keep coming up?" or "How has my relationship with work changed?" or "What am I learning about myself during difficult moments?"
3. Get your insight
Blanksheet analyzes your selected entries through the lens of your question and returns a thoughtful, personalized response. If you like what you get, save it to revisit later.
Real Examples of Custom Insights in Action
Here are some examples of how people are using Custom Insights to dig deeper into their own patterns:
"How do I typically process big life changes?"
Selected entries from a career transition period to understand personal coping patterns.
"What patterns do I see between my sleep and mood?"
Analyzed two weeks of entries to identify sleep-mood correlations.
"How has my writing about relationships evolved this year?"
Examined relationship-themed entries across several months to track growth.
Privacy Stays the Same
Custom Insights follows the same privacy-first approach as the rest of Blanksheet. Your entries remain encrypted, the AI analysis happens securely, and nothing is stored in readable form on our servers.
The only difference is that now you're in the driver's seat, asking exactly the questions you want answered.
Getting Started Tips
Start specific
Instead of "tell me about my writing," try "what themes keep coming up in my work-related entries?" The more focused your question, the more useful the insight.
Use time periods
Select entries from specific weeks or months to understand how you handled particular situations or phases.
Save the good ones
When you get an insight that resonates, save it. You can build a collection of self-discovery moments to revisit when you need perspective.
FAQ
How many entries should I select for analysis?
There's no hard limit, but 3-15 entries usually work best. Too few and the AI doesn't have enough context; too many and the analysis can become unfocused.
Can I use the same prompt multiple times with different entries?
Absolutely. This is actually a great way to track how your responses to similar situations change over time.
Are there any limits on custom insights?
Right now, there are no strict limits during our beta period. We want to see how people use this feature before setting any boundaries.
Your Journal, Your Questions
Custom Insights represents what we believe journaling should be: deeply personal, entirely private, and focused on the questions that matter most to you.
Ready to start asking your journal the questions you've always wanted answered? Custom Insights is live for all Blanksheet users today.