Growing a Digital Garden: Margot Olson on Life-Logging with Day One

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In this episode, we sit down with Day One power user Margot Olson, who has logged over 96,000 journal entries and maintained an incredible streak of nearly 6,000 days. Margot shares her journey—from early influences in record-keeping to building a vast, meticulously organized digital journal. We discuss her approach to life-logging, the tools she uses, and how documenting even the smallest details enriches memory and perspective. Whether you’re a seasoned journaler or just starting, this conversation will inspire you to cultivate your own digital garden with Day One.

About Margot Olson

A lifelong documenter, Margot Olson is passionate about preserving memories, stories, and everyday moments. Since 2014, she has been an active part of the Day One community, serving as an admin for the Day One Facebook Group and sharing her expertise with fellow journalers. Based in Oregon, she enjoys gaming with her husband, photography, and spending time with family. She is also deeply involved in genealogy and digital archiving, a passion she has pursued for nearly a decade. Always experimenting with new ways to capture life’s details, Margot sees journaling as more than a habit—it’s a way to create a personal time capsule for the future.

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About Margot Olson

Capture life’s moments, anytime, anywhere.