Automate a Daily Self-Reflection Prompt

Developing a daily self-reflection habit can be a powerful way to gain insight into your thoughts, feelings, and actions. However, it can be easy to let this habit fall by the wayside, especially when life gets busy. In this post, we’ll explore how to automate a daily self-reflection prompt using Python.

Why Automate a Daily Self-Reflection Prompt?

Automating a daily self-reflection prompt can help you stay consistent and make self-reflection a priority. By setting up a routine, you’ll be more likely to make time for self-reflection and gain valuable insights into your daily experiences.

How to Automate a Daily Self-Reflection Prompt

To automate a daily self-reflection prompt, you’ll need to use Python and a scheduler. We’ll use the schedule library, which is a simple and easy-to-use scheduler.

• Install the schedule library by running the command pip install schedule
• Write a Python script that sends you a daily self-reflection prompt
• Set up a scheduler to run the script daily

Example Code

import schedule
import time
import smtplib
from email.mime.multipart import MIMEMultipart
from email.mime.text import MIMEText

def send_email(subject, message):
    msg = MIMEMultipart()
    msg['From'] = 'your-email@gmail.com'
    msg['Subject'] = subject
    msg.attach(MIMEText(message, 'plain'))

    server = smtplib.SMTP('smtp.gmail.com', 587)
    server.starttls()
    server.login(msg['From'], 'your-password')
    server.sendmail(msg['From'], 'your-email@gmail.com', msg.as_string())
    server.quit()

def daily_reflection():
    subject = 'Daily Reflection Prompt'
    message = 'What did you accomplish today? What are your goals for tomorrow?'
    send_email(subject, message)

schedule.every().day.at("08:00").do(daily_reflection)

while True:
    schedule.run_pending()
    time.sleep(1)

Conclusion

Automating a daily self-reflection prompt can be a powerful way to gain insight into your daily experiences and stay consistent with your self-reflection habit. By following the steps outlined in this post and using the example code provided, you can set up a daily self-reflection prompt that sends you a reminder to reflect on your day and set goals for the next day.

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