Daily Resolution aims to help people develop calming habits through iterative SMS and mobile app interventions. The first iteration involved nightly SMS questions about exercise plans and results, which saw high voluntary participation and follow-through rates as people were motivated by commitments and self-reporting. Data on commitments, actual behavior, and weekly trends was collected. The second iteration combined the nightly SMS with a mobile web app for online responses and personal/social stats that could be shared on Facebook and Twitter, and allowed inviting and challenging friends. Possible extensions included adding a personal trainer, related products/services, and expanding beyond exercise to other interest areas.
3. Iteration 1: Nightly SMS Did you exercise today? Will you exercise tomorrow? 10 people, 8 days
4. Results 100% voluntary participation 93% exercised as promised 54% exercised even unplanned People exercised more often… motivated by commitments and self-reporting
6. Iteration 2: SMS + Mobile Web App Existing nightly SMS w/ links to Web App Online response Personal stats Social stats Push to Facebook/Twitter Invite/challenge friends
