How to use

How to Use SelfThrive

Welcome to SelfThrive - Your Personal Growth Companion

SelfThrive is designed to help you build better habits, plan your weeks effectively, and define personal principles that guide your life. This guide will walk you through all the features and help you get the most out of the app.

Table of Contents

1. Getting Started

2. Dashboard Overview

3. Habits Tracking

4. Weekly Planning

5. Personal Laws

6. Analytics & Insights

7. Settings & Customization

8. Premium Features

9. Tips for Success

10. Troubleshooting

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Getting Started

1. Create Your Account

First Time Users:

- Tap "Sign in with Google" on the welcome screen

- Select your Google account

- Grant necessary permissions

- Your account is created automatically!

What Happens Next:

- You'll start with a free account

- Free tier includes limited habits, plans, and laws

- All your data is securely synced to the cloud

- You can access your data from any device

2. Set Up Notifications (Optional)

Enable Reminders:

- Go to Settings → Notifications

- Grant notification permission when prompted

- Set your preferred reminder times

- Choose notification frequency

Why Use Notifications?

- Get reminded to complete daily habits

- Stay on track with your weekly plans

- Never miss important personal commitments

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Dashboard Overview

The Dashboard is your command center for personal growth.

What You'll See:

Daily Overview

- Today's date and current day of week

- Habit completion status for today

- Quick access to mark habits complete

- Current week's plan summary

Quick Stats

- Total habits tracked

- Weekly completion rate

- Current streak information

- Overall progress metrics

Navigation

- Bottom navigation bar with 5 main sections:

  - Home - Dashboard overview

  - Habits - Manage your habits

  - Weekly - Plan your weeks

  - Laws - Define personal principles

  - Settings - App configuration

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Habits Tracking

Build lasting habits with powerful tracking features.

### Creating a Habit

1. **Navigate to Habits Tab**

   - Tap the "Habits" icon in bottom navigation

2. **Add New Habit**

   - Tap the "+" button (usually top-right)

   - Fill in habit details:

     - **Name**: What habit are you building? (e.g., "Morning Exercise")

     - **Icon**: Choose an icon to represent your habit

     - **Color**: Select a color for visual identification

     - **Frequency**: Daily, Weekly, or Custom

     - **Reminder Time**: Set notification time (optional)

3. **Save Your Habit**

   - Tap "Save" or "Create"

   - Your habit appears in the habits list

### Tracking Completion

**Mark as Complete:**

- Tap the checkbox next to a habit

- The habit turns green/completed for today

- Your streak counter increases

**Undo Completion:**

- Tap the checkbox again to unmark

- Useful if marked by mistake

**View History:**

- Tap on a habit to see detailed history

- View completion calendar

- Track your progress over time

### Editing Habits

1. Tap on any habit in the list

2. Tap the "Edit" button

3. Modify any details

4. Save changes

### Deleting Habits

1. Long-press on a habit, OR

2. Tap habit → Menu → Delete

3. Confirm deletion

4. **Note**: This permanently removes the habit and its history

### Habit Limits

**Free Tier:**

- Limited number of active habits (check Remote Config)

- Sufficient for building core habits

**Premium:**

- Unlimited habits

- Track as many habits as you need

- Upgrade in Settings → Premium

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## Weekly Planning

Plan your week for maximum productivity and balance.

### Creating a Weekly Plan

1. **Navigate to Weekly Tab**

   - Tap "Weekly" in bottom navigation

2. **Start New Plan**

   - Tap "Create New Plan" or "+" button

   - Select the week you're planning for

3. **Set Your Goals**

   - **Week Theme**: Optional theme or focus for the week

   - **Goals**: Add specific goals you want to achieve

   - **Priorities**: Set top 3-5 priorities

4. **Plan Each Day**

   - Add tasks for specific days

   - Assign time blocks if needed

   - Include work, personal, and health goals

5. **Review & Save**

   - Review your complete weekly plan

   - Save to start execution

### Using Your Weekly Plan

**Daily Review:**

- Check today's plan each morning

- Mark tasks complete as you finish them

- Adjust as needed (life happens!)

**Mid-Week Check-in:**

- Review progress on Wednesday/Thursday

- Adjust remaining days if needed

- Celebrate completed goals

**End-of-Week Reflection:**

- Review what you accomplished

- Learn from what didn't work

- Plan better for next week

### Weekly Plan Limits

**Free Tier:**

- Limited active weekly plans

- Access to basic planning features

**Premium:**

- Unlimited weekly plans

- Advanced planning tools

- Historical plan archive

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## Personal Laws

Define your personal principles and values.

### What Are Personal Laws?

Personal Laws are your core principles, values, and rules you live by. Examples:

- "I choose progress over perfection"

- "Health is my #1 priority"

- "I respond, not react"

- "Consistency beats intensity"

### Creating Personal Laws

1. **Navigate to Laws Tab**

   - Tap "Laws" in bottom navigation

2. **Add New Law**

   - Tap "+" or "Add Personal Law"

   - Write your principle/value

   - Add description or explanation (optional)

   - Choose a category (optional):

     - Health & Wellness

     - Productivity

     - Relationships

     - Mindset

     - Career

     - Other

3. **Save Your Law**

   - Your law appears in the list

   - Review regularly for reinforcement

### Using Personal Laws

**Daily Reminders:**

- Review your laws each morning

- Use them to guide daily decisions

- Reflect on alignment in evening review

**During Challenges:**

- When facing tough decisions

- When feeling unmotivated

- When tempted to compromise values

**Regular Updates:**

- Add new laws as you grow

- Revise laws that no longer serve you

- Keep your list fresh and relevant

### Personal Law Limits

**Free Tier:**

- Limited number of personal laws

**Premium:**

- Unlimited personal laws

- Advanced categorization

- Law templates and inspiration

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## Analytics & Insights

Track your progress and gain insights.

### Available Analytics

**Habit Analytics:**

- Completion rate over time

- Streak tracking

- Best performing habits

- Habits needing attention

- Heat map visualization

**Weekly Planning Analytics:**

- Weekly completion rates

- Most productive days

- Goal achievement trends

- Time allocation insights

**Overall Progress:**

- Monthly summary

- Year-over-year comparison

- Personal growth metrics

- Achievements and milestones

### How to Access Analytics

1. **From Dashboard:**

   - View quick stats on home screen

   - Tap "View Detailed Analytics"

2. **From Each Section:**

   - Habits → Analytics tab

   - Weekly → Progress view

   - Laws → Review section

### Understanding Your Data

**Completion Rate:**

- Percentage of habits completed

- Higher is better, but 80% is excellent

- Don't aim for 100% (burnout risk)

**Streaks:**

- Consecutive days completing a habit

- Motivating but not everything

- One miss doesn't erase progress

**Trends:**

- Look for patterns over weeks/months

- Identify what works for you

- Adjust strategies based on data

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## Settings & Customization

Personalize SelfThrive to match your style.

### Theme Selection

**Choose Your Theme:**

1. Go to Settings → Appearance

2. Select from available themes:

   - Black (default, free)

   - Neon Purple (premium)

   - Sunset (premium)

   - Ocean (premium)

   - Forest (premium)

   - And more!

3. Premium themes require upgrade

4. Theme applies instantly

### Notification Settings

**Configure Notifications:**

1. Settings → Notifications

2. Toggle notifications on/off

3. Set default reminder time

4. Choose notification sound

5. Enable vibration (optional)

**Per-Habit Notifications:**

- Set custom times for each habit

- Override default settings

- Disable for specific habits

### Account Management

**Profile Settings:**

- Update display name

- Change profile picture

- View account email

**Data Management:**

- Export your data

- View storage usage

- Clear cache

**Privacy & Security:**

- Review connected accounts

- Manage permissions

- Delete account (permanent)

### App Preferences

**General Settings:**

- Start of week (Sunday/Monday)

- Date format

- Language (if multiple supported)

- Animations (enable/disable)

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## Premium Features

Unlock the full potential of SelfThrive.

### What's Included in Premium?

**Unlimited Access:**

- ✅ Unlimited habits tracking

- ✅ Unlimited weekly plans

- ✅ Unlimited personal laws

**Advanced Features:**

- ✅ Premium themes (10+ options)

- ✅ Advanced analytics and insights

- ✅ Priority customer support

- ✅ Ad-free experience

- ✅ Early access to new features

**Future Features (Coming Soon):**

- Export to PDF/CSV

- Habit templates library

- Social accountability features

- Integration with other apps

### Pricing

**One-Time Purchase:** $9.99 USD

- Lifetime access

- No recurring fees

- One account per purchase

- All future premium features included

### How to Upgrade

1. **From Settings:**

   - Settings → Premium/Upgrade

   - Tap "Upgrade to Premium"

2. **From Limits:**

   - When you hit a free tier limit

   - Tap "Upgrade" on the prompt

3. **Purchase Process:**

   - Secure payment via Google Play

   - Instant activation

   - Receipt emailed by Google

### Refund Policy

- Managed through Google Play Store

- Typically 48-hour window

- Contact Google Play Support

- Or email us for assistance

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## Tips for Success

### Getting Started Right

**Start Small:**

- Don't create 20 habits on day one

- Start with 3-5 core habits

- Add more as you build consistency

**Be Specific:**

- "Exercise" → "20-minute morning walk"

- "Read" → "Read 10 pages before bed"

- Specific habits are easier to track

**Set Realistic Goals:**

- Don't aim for perfection

- 80% completion is excellent

- Progress > Perfection

### Building Consistency

**Daily Routine:**

1. **Morning Review** (5 min)

   - Check today's habits

   - Review weekly plan

   - Read a personal law

2. **During the Day**

   - Mark habits as you complete them

   - Update weekly plan tasks

   - Stay aligned with your laws

3. **Evening Reflection** (5 min)

   - Mark any missed completions

   - Review progress

   - Plan tomorrow

**Weekly Routine:**

1. **Sunday Planning** (30 min)

   - Create next week's plan

   - Set goals and priorities

   - Prepare for success

2. **Mid-Week Check** (10 min)

   - Review progress

   - Adjust plans if needed

   - Stay on track

3. **Weekend Review** (20 min)

   - Analyze what worked

   - Celebrate wins

   - Learn from misses

### Staying Motivated

**Track Progress:**

- Watch your streaks grow

- Celebrate milestones

- Review analytics regularly

**Connect to "Why":**

- Remember why each habit matters

- Revisit your personal laws

- Keep your goals visible

**Be Kind to Yourself:**

- One missed day isn't failure

- Get back on track tomorrow

- Focus on long-term trends

### Advanced Strategies

**Habit Stacking:**

- Link new habits to existing ones

- "After coffee, I will meditate"

- Makes habits automatic

**Environment Design:**

- Make good habits easy

- Make bad habits hard

- Use visual cues and reminders

**Review & Iterate:**

- Monthly habit audit

- Keep what works

- Drop what doesn't

- Continuously improve

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## Troubleshooting

### Common Issues

**Problem: Data Not Syncing**

- Check internet connection

- Try logging out and back in

- Ensure Firebase services are accessible

- Contact support if persists

**Problem: Notifications Not Working**

- Check app notification permissions

- Verify device notification settings

- Ensure battery optimization is off for app

- Try re-enabling in Settings

**Problem: Can't Sign In**

- Ensure you're using the correct Google account

- Check internet connection

- Clear app cache and try again

- Verify Google Sign-In is enabled

**Problem: Premium Features Not Unlocked**

- Wait 1-2 minutes for activation

- Restart the app

- Restore purchases (Settings → Premium)

- Contact support with receipt

### Getting Help

**In-App Support:**

- Settings → Help & Support

- Settings → Send Feedback

- Describe your issue in detail

**Contact Developer:**

- **Email:** [Your Email]

- **Response Time:** Within 24-48 hours

- Include screenshots if possible

- Mention your device and OS version

**Community Resources:**

- Visit: https://shakhawat.me

- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/0xShakhawat

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## About the Developer

**Shakhawat Hossain**

SelfThrive was built with passion to help people achieve their personal growth goals. As an independent developer, I'm committed to:

- Building useful, user-friendly tools

- Protecting your privacy and data

- Continuously improving the app

- Providing excellent support

**Connect With Me:**

- 🌐 Website: https://shakhawat.me

- 💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/0xShakhawat

- 📧 Email: [Your Email]

Thank you for using SelfThrive. Here's to your personal growth journey!

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## Quick Reference Card

**Daily Workflow:**

1. ☀️ Morning: Review habits & weekly plan (5 min)

2. ✅ During Day: Complete & mark habits

3. 🌙 Evening: Reflection & tomorrow prep (5 min)

**Weekly Workflow:**

1. 📅 Sunday: Plan next week (30 min)

2. 🔄 Wednesday: Mid-week check (10 min)

3. 🎯 Saturday: Weekly review (20 min)

**Getting Most Value:**

- Start with 3-5 core habits

- Be specific and realistic

- Review your personal laws daily

- Track progress, not perfection

- Iterate and improve monthly

**Need Help?**

- Settings → Help & Support

- Email: [Your Email]

- Website: https://shakhawat.me

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**SelfThrive - Empower Your Personal Growth**

*"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." - Aristotle*

Thank you for choosing SelfThrive!