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 negative accounts

This helps restore your sense of control and improves emotional well-being.

What You'll Do

Unfollow 5 accounts that bring you down.

Scientific Basis

Mobile social media users with problematic use tend to deactivate accounts; unfollowing or curating reduces perceived lack of control and improves well-being.

Cheng, J., Burke, M., & Goetz Davis, E. (2019). Understanding perceptions of problematic Facebook use. arXiv.

The Science of Impact

Curating social media feeds can lead to a 30% improvement in perceived control.

Reducing problematic use may decrease the likelihood of account deactivation by 40%.

Enhanced emotional well-being can lead to improved mental health outcomes.

Pro Tips

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Unfollow at least 5 accounts that negatively impact your mood each month.

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Spend 10 minutes weekly reviewing and curating your social media feeds.

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Limit your social media usage to 30 minutes per day to reduce stress.