I wrote about the rise of self-reflection apps – a double-edged sword making or breaking people's mental healthhttps://www.newstatesman.com/science-tech/internet/2019/11/self-reflection-apps-life-cycle-reflectly-10q-explosive-new-trend-helping-us-optimise-our-lives …
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The thing that really struck me is how many people say they've become reliant on these apps for a self-esteem boost https://www.newstatesman.com/science-tech/internet/2019/11/self-reflection-apps-life-cycle-reflectly-10q-explosive-new-trend-helping-us-optimise-our-lives …pic.twitter.com/J1Hdxyst15
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Also, the most controversial apps (and seemingly the most successful) are the ones who treat the user experience like a game. Scores, rewards, badges, and spammy notifications reminding you that YOU! NEED!! TO!!! REFLECT!!!! TODAY!!!!https://www.newstatesman.com/science-tech/internet/2019/11/self-reflection-apps-life-cycle-reflectly-10q-explosive-new-trend-helping-us-optimise-our-lives …
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This is interesting. There's a lot of research that says that people with ADHD (of which I am one) do better when there is more regular affirmation of minor goals achieved, including when it comes to habit forming (which can be particularly difficult).
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Yeah totally! And I think a lot of people find these apps really helpful for that precise reason
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