Preflection: from reflection to intentional living
Does your day sometimes rush past, leaving you little time to notice the good things in life, others or yourself? Digital product specialist Jonathan Blaauw introduces Preflection, a free app offering mood-matched reflection questions that clarify today and help us meet tomorrow feeling more grounded. He discusses the gratitude journal that didn’t work, the rollercoaster ride of developing Preflection, exploring our core values and “not needing to do more to be more.” Sponsored content.
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In ep. 259 of the weekly podcast series Calm, Clear & Helpful, Jonathan Blaauw - a digital product specialist working across product development, user onboarding, marketing and compliance, writer and founder of Preflection - considers:
his personal growth journey, including depression and a suicide attempt
what “preflection” means
how the app works: looking at today, bringing yourself into the present and preparing for tomorrow
gratitude: meant to be “beautifully specific”
“My life didn't need fixing. It simply needed noticing.”
applying self-examination in a safe, contained environment
whether Preflection is therapy
whether Preflection needs to be used daily
building the app: a wild ride
the need to separate himself from his creation
discovering your current North Star value
“the thinking behind the questions:” positive psychology; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; mindfulness; narrative identity and habit science
shifting from “what’s wrong with me” to “what’s right with me”
small, consistent actions create lasting results
the resources section on the app
advantages of becoming a founding member: signing up now
Scroll down for more information on Jonathan and Preflection.
You can read Jonathan’s story “Forest Fires” here.
Also read Jonathan’s Up Close & Personal article, where he writes about boarding school in the foothills of the Himalayas, remaining faithful to arbitrary labels and where freedom begins.
About Jonathan
Jonathan Blaauw is a digital product specialist working across product development, user onboarding, marketing and compliance, writer of fiction and non-fiction, a writer and the founder of Preflection. He has worked in different fields, including the digital space, insurance and financial services. Jonathan has qualifications in business science and digital marketing and is based in Johannesburg.
Preflection app: https://preflection.app
Email: hello@preflection.app
Instagram: @preflection.app
Read some of Jonathan’s writing on Reedsy and Listverse.
About the host: Mariette Snyman is an award-winning South African journalist and host of the Calm, Clear & Helpful podcast. Learn more: https://www.mariettesnyman.co.za/llm
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Original music by Mart-Marie Snyman
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