Boost rituals: what they are and when to use them

A quick guide to the guided rituals in the app (energy, focus, calm, shutdown) and how to weave them into your day so they actually reduce stress. · 2 min read

Boost rituals: what they are and when to use them

Boost rituals remove the guesswork from daily self‑care. They’re short, guided sequences that blend breathing, audio, and micro‑actions. Here’s how to make the most of them.

What a ritual is

  • A guided routine with clear steps (2–8 minutes).
  • Includes short audio or text, paced breathing, and small actions.
  • You can mark it done and it logs to your progress.

The core rituals

  1. Energy ritual (morning)
  • Activating breath + light stretching.
  • Daily intention and 3 priorities.
  • Optional reminder at the same time each day.
  1. Focus ritual (pre‑work)
  • Box breathing to quiet mental noise.
  • 25‑minute block with pause reminder.
  • Quick “distraction check” (notifications, socials, email).
  1. Calm ritual (midday/afternoon)
  • 4‑7‑8 or box breathing depending on your level.
  • Short visualization + lofi music.
  • Mood check when you finish.
  1. Shutdown ritual (night)
  • Review wins and lessons.
  • Digital offload: reminder to park your phone.
  • Sleep wind‑down: gentle stretch + sleep audio.

Make it frictionless

  • Set times: turn on the daily reminder so it fires at the same hour.
  • Pair with anchors: energy after breakfast, focus before email, calm after a tense meeting, shutdown before bed.
  • Track effect: use the mood log; you’ll see which ritual works best and when.
  • Start short: if you’re busy, use the 2–3 minute versions, then extend.

Coming soon we’re testing

  • Custom music/voice per ritual.
  • Smart suggestions by state (high stress = calm, low sleep = shutdown).
  • Weekly streaks that keep you steady without pressure.

Start today: open the app, pick energy or calm, and schedule the daily reminder so the habit sticks.