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·2 min·+15 XP

Use new emotion words

Expanding your emotion vocabulary enhances emotional awareness and regulation.

What You'll Do

Choose 3 new emotion words and use them in a sentence about your day.

Scientific Basis

Emotion vocabulary expansion enhances emotional autonomy and regulation in early education by at least 0.35 SDs, fostering long-term wellbeing.

Grégoire, J. (2021). Understanding emotion awareness and emotion vocabulary in early primary school Vietnamese children. Psychnology Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/PCHJ.409

The Science of Impact

Improving emotional vocabulary can lead to better emotional awareness in children, enhancing their social interactions.

Children with better emotional regulation are less likely to experience anxiety and depression later in life.

Early emotional literacy can contribute to improved academic performance and overall wellbeing.

Pro Tips

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Incorporate 10 new emotion words into daily lessons each week.

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Engage students in 20-minute discussions about emotions twice a week.

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Use storytelling to introduce emotional vocabulary at least once a week.