Three Things Daily
Productivity
gratitude journal
SHOW HN2021
How HN took it
13 positive, 12 neutral or asking, 3 mixed, 8 critical, out of 36 comments about the project. Thread score +0.11.
Idea: 12 for, 4 againstDesign: 0 for, 3 againstDocs: 1 for, 0 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
What people liked
Simple, humanistic idea that encourages gratitude
From 3 comments
This is awesome. I've wanted something like this for years. Thanks so much for building it.
danaliv on HNVery minor suggestion, but using bullets and numbering is a bit visually redundant. I would probably choose one or the other vs both. Beyond that, really fun idea. It makes me…
ducharmdev on HNFWIW I like this idea - seeing other peoples’ gratitude serves as a good reminder for the things I should be grateful for in my own life. Lovely app!
kibleopard on HN
Objections
Login requirement is a barrier
From 2 comments
I like the idea of this, but frankly the necessity of a login is too big of a barrier for me.
dhumph on HNditto
micdr0p on HN
Sharing others' gratitude is discouraging or toxic
From 2 comments
I don’t want to read what other people are grateful for because it just reminds me that the things I’m missing are actually important. A piece of paper and a pen works better.
DC1350 on HNIt’s just toxic positivity and bragging. Gratitude is useful for people with bad lives to find something small to cheer themselves up. It’s not for healthy people who love their…
DC1350 on HN
Health claim needs peer-reviewed sourcing
From 1 comment
``` Research shows that if you list at least three things you’re grateful for everyday, you will significantly improve your mental health. ``` Does it really, or does this line…
king_magic on HN
Requests
Add guest or anonymous posting
From 2 comments
I understand, I was thinking of adding guest/anonymous posting too. Thanks for sharing!
crystalcamarao on HNI see it is a common opinion. Will definitely look into adding guest posting, thanks for sharing!
crystalcamarao on HN
Link to research supporting the claims
From 2 comments
That's great, exactly what I was looking for. OP should link to something like this.
king_magic on HNYes, that's a very good suggestion. Thanks for sharing!
crystalcamarao on HN
Add gamification
From 1 comment
My suggestion is that you gameify this. Add daily challenges, unlock achievements, and compete with others using the app in your area. Crush your friends at staying grateful and…
haram_masala on HN
Questions
What tech stack was used
From 1 comment
What tech stack did you use?
thirtythree on HN
Does gratitude journaling actually work
From 2 comments
``` Research shows that if you list at least three things you’re grateful for everyday, you will significantly improve your mental health. ``` Does it really, or does this line…
king_magic on HNI hear what you're saying but ... have you tried it? Seems like a simple enough exercise. Heck, maybe I'll try it.
gkilmain on HN
Alternatives named
Five Minute Journal
From 2 comments
I've been using The Five Minute Journal [1] (on paper) for a while (definitely not every day) and it has a gratitude component. I do enjoy how it helps prompt me to change my…
carols10cents on HNI've tried it a few times when I've been in periods of relative depression, either with the paper 5 minute journal or with the app of the same name. The habit lasts for a week…
krrrh on HN
Black Lotus app
From 1 comment
I have used Black Lotus app [0] and on multiple occasions, its novel framework called RARE (Reflect, Act, Reinforce and Evaluate) has helped me come out of the stress/anxiety I'd…
TriNetra on HN
Three Gratitudes Chrome extension
From 1 comment
Hey neat! I actually made something very similar but as a Chrome extension [1]. The issue I saw with doing this as a web app is there's nothing in a web app to actually force you…
floverfelt on HN