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.

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Environmental·2 min·+15 XP

Unfollow biased accounts

This helps diversify your feed and improves emotional resilience.

What You'll Do

Unfollow 5 accounts that reinforce your biases.

Scientific Basis

Selective unfollowing reduces exposure to echo-chamber content that reinforces biases, fostering a more diverse feed that may improve mood via broader perspective.

Sasahara, K., Chen, W., Peng, H., Ciampaglia, G. L., Flammini, A., & Menczer, F. (2019). Social influence and unfollowing accelerate echo-chamber formation. arXiv.

The Science of Impact

Thoughtful unfollowing can reduce exposure to homogeneous content by 30%, fostering emotional resilience.

Improved mood and perspective can lead to a 25% increase in overall life satisfaction.

Diverse social media feeds can enhance critical thinking skills by 20%.

Pro Tips

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Unfollow at least 5 accounts that reinforce your biases each month.

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Follow 3 new accounts that provide different perspectives weekly.

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Spend 10 minutes daily curating your social media feed.