a little gratitude.
every day.

Practicing gratitude can start with one specific moment from today. Try a simple exercise, then ask umi for a gentle check-in to help you return to it.

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iMessage · Today 9:41

umi: your evening gratitude check-in :) what is one thing you appreciated today?

You: a friend called when I needed someone to listen

umi: that sounds like a moment worth remembering

a little intention.
a personal check-in.

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You: I want to practice gratitude, but I never know what to write.

umi: What is one small thing that made today a little easier?

You: My friend checked in after a difficult meeting. Remind me every evening at 8 to reflect like this.

umi: Saved — I’ll send a gratitude check-in every evening at 8 in your timezone.

How to practice gratitude in a few minutes

You do not need a journal, a long list or a positive spin on a difficult day. Start with something specific that you actually noticed.

You: I don’t have anything big to be grateful for today.

umi: Was there one small thing you appreciated?

You: Someone held the door when my hands were full.

Notice one moment

Think of something you appreciated: a kind message, a warm meal, a quiet journey or help with a task.

  • Look for an everyday detail
  • One honest example is enough
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You: I appreciated a call from my friend.

umi: What about it mattered to you?

You: They listened without trying to fix everything.

Say why it mattered

Add a detail. “My friend called” becomes “My friend called after my meeting, and I appreciated having someone listen.”

  • Explain why the moment mattered
  • You can acknowledge a difficult day too
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You: Remind me every evening at 8 to reflect on one thing I appreciated.

umi: Saved — I’ll send a gratitude check-in every evening at 8 in your timezone.

You: That feels like a small place to start.

Find a time to return

Try the exercise after dinner or before bed. If you want a nudge, ask umi to check in at a time you choose.

  • Choose a daily or weekly check-in
  • Share your reflection in the conversation
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what would you like to stick with?

After setup, send a request like one of these. Copying it here does not schedule a reminder.

The everyday detail

“I appreciated the sunlight on my walk. It gave me a moment to pause between errands.”

Remind me every evening at 8 to notice one small thing I appreciated today.

The person who helped

“My colleague explained the task without rushing me. I appreciated their patience.”

Remind me every Friday at 5pm to reflect on someone whose help I appreciated this week.

The weekly reflection

“Cooking with my sister on Sunday was a moment I want to make time for again.”

Remind me every Sunday at 7pm to look back on a moment I was grateful for this week.

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Personal conversations deserve clear answers. Here’s what to expect from umi.

Nothing comes to mind

Look for a small, concrete detail instead of a big achievement. You can also leave the exercise for another day rather than invent an answer.

The day was difficult

You can acknowledge what was hard and something you appreciated at the same time. Gratitude does not require dismissing difficult feelings.

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a little help keeping it.

Set up umi, choose a subscription, then ask for your first reminder. You choose the timing; umi confirms when it is saved.

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