Your guide to understanding what makes you thrive
Brightli is the only planner with built-in reflection intelligence. We don't just help you schedule activities; we help you understand your experiences so you can adapt for better results. This guide will show you how to get the most out of your Brightli journey.
Brightli requires iOS 14.0 or later. The app works completely offline and stores all your data locally on your device for maximum privacy.
Your first launch includes a brief onboarding experience:
Brightli offers three ways to organize activities. Each uses the same four core categories but with different naming that resonates with different goals:
You can switch between these anytime; your data and insights seamlessly adapt to your new framework.
Categories are the foundation of Brightli's reflection intelligence. When you assign an activity to a category, you're helping Brightli understand the type of experience to ask about.
Each category influences which reflection questions you'll receive:
Brightli learns from your activity names to suggest categories automatically. For example, "Morning Workout" suggests Body, while "Team Meeting" suggests Heart. You can always adjust these suggestions.
Don't overthink your category choices when starting out. Pick what feels right intuitively—you can always refine later, and Brightli maintains your progress across category changes.
Let's create an activity you want to reflect on:
Not every activity needs reflection. Activity Tracking is your way to tell Brightli which experiences you want to learn from. Free users can track 3 activities per week, while Premium users have unlimited tracking.
This is where Brightli's magic happens—the reflection intelligence that helps you understand yourself.
If Activity Tracking was enabled, your completed activity appears in "Pending Reflections." Here's what happens when you tap it:
Use the 1-5 star rating scale to capture how it went. You can even tap between stars for half-star ratings (like 3.5 or 4.5 stars). This rating is crucial—it helps Brightli detect patterns in your performance.
After rating, you have three options:
Brightli's reflection intelligence adapts to your patterns:
You don't need to write paragraphs. A thoughtful sentence or two capturing key details is perfect. Authenticity matters more than length—your reflections are private and designed to help you discover patterns.
After completing 10-15 activities with reflections, visit the Insights tab to see what Brightli has learned about you.
The more you reflect, the more accurate and valuable your insights become. Brightli identifies subtle patterns you'd never notice on your own, like realizing outdoor activities boost your mood more than indoor ones, or that you're most creative in the late evening.
Beyond activity reflections, use the Journal tab to capture longer-form thoughts, gratitude, or daily summaries. Premium users get unlimited journal entries with additional prompts.
Switch to Calendar view to see your activities across weeks and months. Great for identifying scheduling patterns or gaps in certain activity categories.
Visit Settings to explore themes, adjust text size, change category names, and customize your Brightli experience. Free users access 3 themes; Premium unlocks 40+ beautiful options.
Premium users can export their reflections and journal entries as CSV files for external analysis or backup.
Begin with 2-3 tracked activities per week. This gives you enough data for insights without feeling overwhelming. As reflection becomes habitual, you can track more.
The real value comes from completing reflections regularly, not perfectly. Even brief responses help Brightli detect patterns that guide your growth.
Set aside 5-10 minutes each week to review your Insights. Look for trends, surprises, and opportunities to optimize your activities.
If Default categories don't resonate, try Lifestyle or Creative naming. Different frameworks help different people connect with their activities.
When scheduling activities, add contextual notes: "feeling stressed," "trying new route," "first time solo." These details help you understand what influences your experience.
Turn on reflection reminders so you don't forget to capture your experiences while they're fresh. You can customize notification timing in Settings.
New users can start a 7-day free trial of Premium to experience all features before deciding. No credit card required to begin.
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