Introspection Reimagined

Introducing Reflect, an AI-powered tool for self-reflection

How We Feel users have learned the value of pausing to name their emotions and reflect on their wellbeing. But sometimes, we all need a little help getting out of our heads to gain more perspective and insight. That's where Reflect comes in. 

Reflect is an AI-powered feature designed to make journaling and self-reflection easier and more insightful. As an AI thought partner: it can ask why you feel a particular way, offer suggestions on how you could take a different perspective, and help you identify potential thinking traps. Reflect can be helpful whether you’re working through a tough situation, or just looking to boost your emotional intelligence. Reflect is an optional feature available in How We Feel’s Android and iOS apps.

You can use Reflect on any check-in in the app. The experience is self-directed, meaning you not only choose when to engage with it, but also how deeply you want to explore. This puts you in control of your emotional wellbeing journey. 

To start a reflection tap on the ‘Reflect’ button

How it works

After you’ve opted-in, here is how to reflect on a check-in:

1. Choose a check-in: Go to the Check in tab and scroll down to find past check-ins. 

2. Reflect: Tap the ‘Reflect’ button on the front of your most recent check-in card OR tap on the ‘...’ button and select ‘Reflect’.

3. Go deeper: Type a response to the prompt and tap ‘Go deeper’ to generate another question. If you’d like to see a different question, tap on the arrow in the right corner of the ‘Go deeper’ button.

4. Finish: When you are done, tap on the ‘Finish’ button to automatically generate affirmations, insights, and suggested actions. Choose the takeaways you want to attach to the check-in. Then, tap done.

Choose the path you want to take by tapping on the carat and selecting an option

Control and Privacy

At How We Feel, we know that journaling is personal, and we take your privacy seriously. 

• Data Use: Reflect utilizes OpenAI’s ChatGPT 4o. We have worked with OpenAI to make sure your data is only used to provide the Reflection feature to you. Your data is not used to train OpenAI’s models.

• Opt-In: Reflect is an opt-in feature, designed to be self-initiated. We only send data with OpenAI when you choose to activate the Reflect feature by tapping the Reflect button. You can opt-out any time. For more information about how your information is handled, please review our Privacy Policy.

• Data Storage: When you use Reflect, your responses are saved on your device, ensuring your reflections remain private. How We Feel has worked with OpenAI to make sure your data is not stored on their servers. 

• Feedback: If you choose to send feedback on the response, then you will be sending the contents of a single entry (journal, reflection, affirmations, and insights) to our team. This data may be used to improve the experience. 

Designing Reflect w/ Your Feedback

We’re grateful to everyone who helped shape the Reflect experience – from members of our community who shared their personal insights to the professional therapists who provided guidance. Your thoughtful feedback has been invaluable in making Reflect a more meaningful and impactful tool for self-reflection. Together, you’ve helped us create something that helps support emotional wellbeing, and we can’t thank you enough for your time, input, and dedication.

Try Reflect today

We’d love to hear what you think!

Ready to take your emotional awareness to the next level? Try Reflect today and start uncovering deeper insights into your feelings. Whether you’re dealing with a challenging moment or celebrating a positive one, you can now do so with even more clarity and intention.