Hello Product Hunt Community! I’m thrilled to share that I started working on this app on Tuesday, June 25th, 2024, inspired by the incredible SebCam, a YouTuber who runs around the world (yes, seriously) journaling his gratitude daily. You can check out his uplifting content here. Watching SebCam's commitment to gratitude on paper sparked the idea to create an app that brings this powerful practice to more people. That's how Gratitude Gate for macOS was born, with plans to expand to other Apple devices soon. Gratitude Gate is designed to help you cultivate a positive mindset and enhance your well-being through daily reflections on three core concepts: Positive Affirmation, Daily Goal, and Love & Kindness. This app is all about fostering accountability and offering an intuitive, user-friendly experience. Core Features: - Daily Prompts: Reflect on positive affirmations, set daily goals, and express love and kindness. - Timeline View: Review and reflect on past entries in a visually appealing timeline format. - Edit and Delete Entries: Easily manage your entries with options to edit or delete them. - Confetti Celebration: Enjoy fun confetti animations when you complete your daily entries. - Settings Customization: Customize appearance, reminder schedules, notifications, and general settings. - Help & FAQs: Access helpful information and frequently asked questions within the app. - Morning, Afternoon, and Evening Reminders: Set timers to prompt gratitude journaling throughout the day. - Theme Support: Supports system colors for both Dark and Light modes. - Sharing Journal Entries: Share your Gratitude Journal Entries with your favorite installed apps like iMessage, Notes, Mail, and other third-party apps. Tech Stack: - SwiftUI: For building the user interface. - SwiftData: For data management and persistence. - ConfettiSwiftUI: For confetti animations. - Swift: The primary programming language for developing the app. Privacy-First Approach: - Secure Storage: All user data is securely stored and can be reviewed at any time within the app. - Local Data: The app stores data locally on the user's device, ensuring privacy and control over personal information. Feature Roadmap: - Integration with Calendar: Sync reminders and entries with your calendar. - Cloud Sync: Enable synchronization of data across multiple devices (iOS and watchOS versions coming soon). - Advanced Analytics: Provide insights and trends based on user entries over time. - Customizable Themes: Offer various themes to personalize the app's appearance. - Social Sharing: Allow users to share their achievements and reflections on social media platforms. FAQs: - What is Gratitude Gate? Gratitude Gate empowers you to cultivate a positive mindset through daily reflection on Positive Affirmation, Daily Goal, and Love & Kindness. - How do I use the Daily Prompts? The Daily Prompts guide you to reflect on positive affirmations, set a daily goal, and identify ways to express love and kindness. - What is the Timeline View? The Timeline View allows you to review and reflect on past entries in a visually appealing format. - Can I edit or delete my entries? Yes, you can manage your entries with options to edit or delete them. - What is the Confetti Celebration? The Confetti Celebration is an animation that appears when you complete your daily entries. - How can I customize my settings? In the Settings section, you can customize the app's appearance, set reminder schedules, enable or disable notifications, and adjust other general settings. - How do I set reminders for journaling? You can set morning, afternoon, and evening reminders to prompt you to journal your gratitude. Is my data secure? Yes, all user data is securely stored locally on your device. - What are the benefits of scheduled gratitude journaling? Scheduled gratitude journaling helps set a positive tone for your day in the morning and promotes reflection and better sleep in the evening. - Who is Gratitude Gate designed for? Gratitude Gate is designed for individuals of all ages who want to incorporate mindfulness and gratitude practices into their daily routine. - What if I encounter issues with the app? You can access the Help & FAQs section within the app for assistance or contact the support team. - How can I learn more about the app? Visit the About section within the app to learn more about its features, version, and developer details. - Can I choose to display only the Dock icon or the Menubar icon? Yes, you can customize the app's appearance to show only the Dock icon, only the Menubar icon, or both. I hope Gratitude Gate helps you as much as it has helped me. Download now and start your journey towards a more mindful and positive life! Thank you so much for your kindness, love and support. Love, Eric David Smith