Hábito de 1 minuto · #199
Hábito de 1 minuto para 18 de julio
Type ':)' in an unused notes app
Por qué este hábito ayuda
Creates a digital 'happy place' untouched by work or obligations—a tiny sanctuary in your device.
The act of typing a smiley triggers facial feedback, subtly improving mood through muscle memory.
Lo que harás en 1 minuto
- Claims space for joy online
- Creates smiley time capsule
- No pressure to write more
- Balances digital negativity
- Feels like a secret gift
Resumen rápido
Our devices often become associated with stress (emails, news). This reclaims them as sources of positivity.
Unlike social media smileys, this is private—no algorithms or performative pressure.
Lo que dice la ciencia
Cómo empezar ahora mismo
- Open any notes app you rarely use (or create a new one).
- Type just ':)' and close it immediately.
- Optional: Add today's date or a one-word note ('Sunshine').
- Repeat whenever you need a digital mood boost.
Cómo adaptar este hábito
Si tienes poco tiempo por trabajo
Use a work-related app (e.g., Excel) for stealth smiles
Si tienes hijos
Make it a family tradition—each member adds their own smiley
Si estás estudiando o en formación
Hide smileys in lecture notes for future-you to find
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💬 Tus Historias de Éxito
I've been adding ':)' to a notes app for months. Recently stumbled on them all while cleaning my phone—it was like finding a trail of breadcrumbs left by happier past selves. Now I add context like ':)'—got the job!'
— Sophie
