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The ideas behind Lumi

Lumidey is not a medical app. It was designed with inspiration from psychology research, to make everyday life a little calmer. Each of the principles below is tied to something we actually do in the app, and the studies that inspired us are listed at the end of the page.

Lumidey is not a medical device or a treatment. Reaching out to a professional when things feel hard is always a good idea.

1Small steps are enough

Habits settle through repetition, not big leaps. In one study, it took anywhere from weeks to months for a behavior to become automatic, depending on the person. Specific little plans like “when and where” also help people reach goals. That's why Lumidey suggests a single small step.

Source: [1], [2]

2Missing a day is not a penalty

There is no streak loss and no “you didn't do it today” warning. You simply continue where you left off. In the research, a single missed opportunity did not materially affect habit formation, and being kind to yourself after a slip often supported trying again rather than giving up.

Source: [1], [3], [4]

3Calm focus, with short breaks

Brief breaks can help sustain attention. That's why focus sessions are short and breaks are part of the plan. (The study used a laboratory task and does not validate any particular timing rule.)

Source: [5]

4Put your feelings into words

You can choose how your day feels and, if you want, what affected it (sleep, work, school, loved ones, body, weather, nature, loneliness) and add a note. All optional, and you can change it any time. Naming a feeling is an idea that has drawn interest in research on coping with emotions.

Source: [6]

5You're in control

Steps you choose and take at your own pace tend to support more lasting motivation. That's why there is no pressure, no badge race and no ads. Plus does not speed up your progress.

Source: [7]

6A calm world

Calm, nature-themed imagery can help rest attention. Lumi's world tries to carry that calm. (The studies used real nature and photographs. They are not direct evidence for an illustrated world, only design inspiration.)

Source: [8]

7Your data stays on your device

No account. Your mood and notes are stored only on this device and are not sent anywhere. Many mental-wellbeing apps collect and share personal data. We chose not to. See our privacy policy for details.

Source: [9]

Sources

These studies did not test Lumidey. They inspired our design decisions. Each paper describes the scope, participants and limits of its findings.

  1. Lally, P., van Jaarsveld, C. H. M., Potts, H. W. W., & Wardle, J. (2010). How are habits formed: Modelling habit formation in the real world. European Journal of Social Psychology, 40(6), 998–1009. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejsp.674
  2. Gollwitzer, P. M., & Sheeran, P. (2006). Implementation intentions and goal achievement: A meta-analysis of effects and processes. Advances in Experimental Social Psychology, 38, 69–119. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0065-2601(06)38002-1
  3. Breines, J. G., & Chen, S. (2012). Self-compassion increases self-improvement motivation. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 38(9), 1133–1143. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22645164/
  4. Adams, C. E., & Leary, M. R. (2007). Promoting self-compassionate attitudes toward eating among restrictive and guilty eaters. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 26(10), 1120–1144. https://doi.org/10.1521/jscp.2007.26.10.1120
  5. Ariga, A., & Lleras, A. (2011). Brief and rare mental “breaks” keep you focused: Deactivation and reactivation of task goals preempt vigilance decrements. Cognition, 118(3), 439–443. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21211793/
  6. Lieberman, M. D., Eisenberger, N. I., Crockett, M. J., Tom, S. M., Pfeifer, J. H., & Way, B. M. (2007). Putting feelings into words: Affect labeling disrupts amygdala activity in response to affective stimuli. Psychological Science, 18(5), 421–428. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9280.2007.01916.x
  7. Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2000). Self-determination theory and the facilitation of intrinsic motivation, social development, and well-being. American Psychologist, 55(1), 68–78. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11392867/
  8. Berman, M. G., Jonides, J., & Kaplan, S. (2008). The cognitive benefits of interacting with nature. Psychological Science, 19(12), 1207–1212. https://stafforini.com/works/berman-2008-cognitive-benefits-interacting/
  9. Mozilla Foundation (2022, May 2). *Privacy Not Included: mental health and prayer apps. https://www.mozillafoundation.org/en/blog/getting-private-mental-health-and-prayer-apps-rush-to-revise-privacy-policies/