What sets the Readiness app apart is its unique reflection process, built around three simple symbols. This makes it an accessible and effective way to build emotional awareness in the flow of your day. In this article, we take a closer look at what each symbol represents and how to use them consistently.
Heart, Flame, Line
| Heart, or love emotions represent: energy, excitement, connection, joy, happiness and/or love. |
| Flame, or burn emotions, represent: feeling drained, fatigued, empty, disconnected, frustrated, angry and/or burned out. |
| Lines, or neutral emotions, represent: feeling undecided, unspecific, okay, neither and/or neutral. |
Over time, each symbol becomes more intuitive. What starts as a simple daily reflection builds into a broader emotional vocabulary. You begin to notice the difference between calm motivation and high-energy excitement, or between low-level fatigue and real burnout. This awareness is the foundation for showing up with clarity and presence under pressure.
The golden rules of emotional reflection
Set aside five to ten minutes daily: Create a regular moment in your day to reflect. This could be before lunch, after your last meeting, or at the end of your workday.
Consistency builds the muscle: Emotional resdiness develops with practice. Regular reflection strengthens your ability to notice and respond with intention.
It’s not about how many, it’s about honesty: This is not a scoring game. What matters most is how honest and reflective you are with each check-in.
No good or bad emotions: Each symbol is a doorway to insight. Growth comes from understanding all of your emotional states, not just the pleasant ones.
Be real with yourself: The most powerful reflections come when you drop the filter and notice what’s really going on.
Slow down for a moment: Try to reflect without multitasking. This helps you catch more subtle patterns.
Vulnerability is part of growth: Allowing space for discomfort – like stress, fear, or uncertainty – helps you build resilience.
Notice patterns: Over time, you’ll begin to spot emotional trends. Use these insights to adjust how and when you work.
Use the journal: Documenting reflections helps deepen your insight and track your growth. These entries are visible in your analytics over time.
Give it time: Some users notice a shift within two weeks. For others, it takes a bit longer. Either way, the process works — and it starts with showing up daily.