SmallBoosts is a science-backed well-being platform that turns daily micro-habits into measurable growth. Each boost is a 1–10 minute evidence-based activity drawn from peer-reviewed research across 8 dimensions of human well-being.

How long does a boost take?

Boosts range from 1 to 10 minutes. Flash boosts take under 2 minutes, making them easy to fit into any schedule. The daily goal is 3 boosts — typically under 15 minutes total.

Yes, SmallBoosts is free to use. You can access all boosts, quests, and progress tracking without a subscription.

What are the 8 well-being pillars?

SmallBoosts covers Mental (INT), Physical (VIT), Emotional (SPI), Social (CHA), Sensory (PER), Environmental (DEF), Financial (FOR), and Creative (FLO) well-being — eight dimensions shown by research to collectively define human flourishing.

Are the boosts scientifically backed?

Every boost cites a peer-reviewed study. You can read the scientific basis, view the source publication, and explore the measured health impacts for each activity directly in the app.

SPI

Emotional·5 min·+25 XP

Review emotional data

This practice enhances emotional self-awareness and helps you recognize trends in your feelings.

What You'll Do

Spend 5 minutes reviewing your emotional data from your wearable device to identify patterns.

Scientific Basis

Tracking emotions via wearable sensors over a week improves emotional self-awareness and user insight, increasing perceived emotion recognition accuracy by 21%.

Dissanayake, V., Tang, V., et al. (2022). Troi. Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction. https://doi.org/10.1145/3546738

The Science of Impact

Improved emotional self-awareness can lead to better mental health outcomes.

Increased emotion recognition accuracy may enhance interpersonal relationships.

Wearable technology can provide real-time feedback, promoting proactive emotional management.

Pro Tips

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Use a wearable device to track your emotions daily for at least one week.

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Engage with the app's feedback for 10 minutes each day to reflect on your emotional patterns.

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Share your findings with a trusted friend or therapist to enhance emotional discussions.