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

Log your emotions

Tracking emotions daily enhances self-awareness and can reduce depression.

What You'll Do

Open the MoodPrism app and log your current emotions for today.

Scientific Basis

Using an emotion-tracking app like MoodPrism daily for 30 days can reduce depression scores by 18% in clinical users, enhancing wellbeing through emotional self-awareness.

Bakker, D., & Rickard, N. S. (2018). Engagement in mobile phone app for self-monitoring of emotional wellbeing predicts changes in mental health: MoodPrism. Journal of Affective Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2017.11.016

The Science of Impact

Improved emotional self-awareness can lead to better mental health outcomes, as evidenced by an 18% reduction in depression scores.

Emotion tracking can serve as a cost-effective intervention for managing clinical symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Increased engagement with mental health tools like MoodPrism can enhance overall wellbeing and quality of life.

Pro Tips

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Use the MoodPrism app daily for at least 30 days to track your emotions.

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Set aside 10 minutes each day to reflect on your emotional state using the app.

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Review your emotional trends weekly to identify patterns and triggers.