Do you ever heard story of 6 blind men and elephant ? if not… lemme tell you in bit short . A group of blind men encountered an elephant for the first time. Each touched a different part of the animal—the trunk, the ear, the leg, and so on. Based on their limited experience, they described the elephant differently: a thick snake, a fan, a tree trunk, and a wall. The moral? Humans often claim absolute truth based on their subjective experiences, ignoring others’ equally valid perspectives.
Life’s a balancing act ! As we chase our goals, let’s not forget to live . The startup founder who hustles to make their product profitable may sacrifice meaningful relationships and their own well-being . And the fitness enthusiast who crushes it in the gym may neglect their mental health and relationships. Success is sweet, but let’s not forget to savor the journey ! What’s the point of winning if we lose ourselves in the process?
It’s like that meme bro won but at what cost ?
Introducing emmaAI :
I am building emmaAI with the vision of giving a fullfilling life to individuals . You might think that what is a fullfilling life ?
Below is the Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs :
Upon closer inspection, the pyramid can be broken down into 4 key sub-categories: Mindfulness, Wealth, Relationships, and Fitness – the final, but equally important, piece of the puzzle.
EmmaAI is more than just a task tracker app; it’s a robust framework that provides a comprehensive guide on enhancing the quality of life. It ensures you remain in a continuous loop of success. If you encounter failure, EmmaAI suggests tips to avoid repeating the same mistakes and helps you steer clear of distraction triggers with the assistance of Gemini AI.
During the development of Emma, I immersed myself in talks, podcasts, and research articles to inform my design. Through this process, I crafted a solid architecture for productivity. The dashboard features a prominent section for ambitious goals, paired with realistic deadlines. This deliberate design choice aims to inspire a sense of urgency, motivating users to concentrate on their daily tasks and make consistent progress toward their goals.
Even if someone is struggling to complete tasks effectively, the AI agent is available to optimize their productivity and assist them in surmounting the challenges they encounter in their daily life.
Features of emmaAI
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Ambitious goal timer :- As per Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, the user can enter their current most ambitious goal, based on what they prioritize as most important to them . This timer will make user anxious and users actully can see how much time is left for them.
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Data visualization :- Users can monitor their progress through a line chart and assess their life’s balance by viewing a radar chart, which offers a comprehensive snapshot of their journey
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AI journal :- The daily AI journal offers a reflective space for users to explore their life, while also delivering actionable advice and guidance to support personal growth, habit transformation, and the pursuit of a more balanced, fulfilling life.
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Alarm :- The alarm system provides timely reminders after each task, empowering users to stay organized, prioritize their next steps, and maintain a consistent flow of productivity. This feature can be especially helpful for those with ADHD, as it helps mitigate distractions and stay focused on goals.
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Daily task-table :- Using this feature, users can plan their day across four essential sub-categories: Mindfulness, Finance, Fitness, and Relationships. This enables them to create a comprehensive daily plan that considers all aspects of their life, allowing for a more balanced and intentional approach to their day .
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Task satisfaction rate :- Task completion isn’t just about checking boxes; it’s about making progress. Emma understands that tasks can be partially complete and helps users optimize their productivity by identifying and leveraging these incremental gains.
How emmaAI help in terms of ADHD ?
One of the primary challenges of ADHD is poor planning. Emma addresses this by enabling users to plan their day in advance and stay on track with timely alerts, maintaining a productive loop. Furthermore, Emma helps users monitor their ambitious goals within a specific timeframe by displaying a deadline timer. As the timer counts down second-by-second, users experience a sense of urgency, gaining clarity and focus to plan their next moves accordingly.
Tech Stack
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typesript
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trpc
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tailwind
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monorepo
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prisma ORM
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postgress
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nextjs
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shadcn
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gemini AI
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clerk
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Planning :- Im just into notion for planning and creating docs
Stay tuned! This is just the beginning, and we’re excited to share Emma’s full potential with you on Product Hunt soon! We have many more innovative features in the works, and we can’t wait to unveil them. Get ready to experience the ultimate productivity companion!
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Research :- Although I’m not a psychologist, I drew inspiration from ancient Jain and Buddhist wisdom while developing Emma. However, after engaging with numerous podcasts by Dr. Huberman and reading various articles featuring psychologists, I began to identify key features that would not only align with Emma’s purpose but also benefit individuals with ADHD. This convergence of ideas led to Emma’s tagline: ‘Stop wandering, start living’.
sources :-
1 . gotoppm.com/the-four-pillars-of-life
2 . simplypsychology.org/maslow.html
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Vallidating :- After a productive brainstorming session and UI design phase, I engaged with my target audience by joining Discord servers and Reddit communities. Through scheduled calls, I demonstrated Emma’s capabilities to approximately 50 interested individuals, collecting actionable feedback that informed ongoing iterations to refine the product’s user experience.
3 . DB diagram and arhitecture :- With the MVP’s feature set solidified, I turned my attention to crafting a well-structured database design and building a reliable backend framework. This entailed creating a comprehensive database schema, establishing API endpoints, and outlining the backend’s communication protocols with the frontend to guarantee smooth data flow and optimal system performance.
4 . Started coding :- Once the business requirements were solidified, I started transforming ideas into tangible code. This implementation phase marked the culmination of my imagination, research, and planning, as Emma began to take form. It was thrilling to witness the product’s evolution from concept to reality.
5 . Deploying :- There is no point I am building something with the vision of it will help people to grow in teir life by noy actully putting it over the internet then it makes absolute no sense
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Set an ambitious goal first, aligned with your current life situation. .
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Plan your day to have a continuous flow of tasks, one immediately after another.
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Set aside 5 minutes to assess what’s working and what’s not, and be ruthlessly honest in your evaluation.
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Before wrapping up your day, take a moment to review your journal and incorporate Emma’s recommendations into your routine.
Emma is more than just an app – it’s a lifelong companion designed to help you achieve a balanced and fulfilling life, harmonizing the dualities of yin and yang.
I’m very optimistic about Emma’s prospects and am exploring the integration of Twilio to expand its features. Once Twilio is incorporated, users will benefit from receiving weekly journey updates, tailoring the experience to their needs. My immediate goal is to attract a group of committed users to test and refine the app. After this, I’ll be launching Emma on Product Hunt, and I would greatly appreciate your support and guidance throughout the launch process.
Hope I will see you guys over my very first product hunt launch
In conclusion, EmmaAI is more than just a task tracker app – it’s a holistic framework designed to enhance the quality of your life. By incorporating mindfulness, wealth, relationships, and fitness, EmmaAI provides a comprehensive guide to achieving a balanced and fulfilling life. With its robust features, including an ambitious goal timer, data visualization, AI journal, alarm system, daily task-table, and task satisfaction rate, EmmaAI empowers users to take control of their lives and make consistent progress toward their goals. Whether you’re struggling with ADHD or simply seeking a more intentional approach to life, EmmaAI is the ultimate productivity companion. Join us on this journey to stop wandering and start living. Support us on Product Hunt and be among the first to experience the full potential of EmmaAI.
Appreciate you sticking with me this far! I’m open to both feedback and praise, so don’t hesitate to share your honest thoughts