Are you still manual journaling in 2026?

Hey Traders,
I was recently looking at some old-school physical trading notebooks and even some complex Excel sheets. While they have a "classic" feel, I’ve found that manual logging often becomes a massive headache, especially when you’re trying to scale or manage multiple accounts.
I’m curious to know:
How many of you are still hand-writing or manually typing your trade data?
Do you find that manual entry actually helps your discipline, or is it just a time-sink?
Is anyone else making the move to automated journaling, or do you think the "old way" still has a place in a professional's workflow?
Looking forward to hearing your routines!

I take my notes on chart - trade entry, SL, TP, why I entered, did I close early, moved SL or TP, WHY I did it etc.

But I analyze via broker cvs and AI.

In my opinion, journaling by myself using Excel or a physical notebook is much better because it allows me to track every individual piece of trade data manually. This process helps me stay disciplined and truly understand my setups. While ready-made journaling apps are great for convenience, sometimes the "old-school," simple way just does the job better.

Honestly, I’ve skipped both the heavy Excel sheets and the physical notebooks. Because I travel frequently, most of my trading is done directly on my phone—meaning my entire journaling routine has to be mobile, too.
Right after a trade, I just log everything into my phone.

Exactly, I prefer to trade and manage everything directly from my mobile phone too.