Daily-Affirmation-Generator-PRD.md

Daily Affirmation Generator - Product Requirements Document

Overview

The Daily Affirmation Generator is a simple web application that provides users with positive, uplifting affirmations at the click of a button, designed to boost mental wellness and encourage positive thinking.

User Profile

Primary User: Young adults working on their mental health and emotional well-being.

User Need: These individuals seek regular positive reinforcement to combat negative thought patterns, anxiety, or low self-esteem.

User Goal: To effortlessly incorporate positive affirmations into their daily routine.

Problem Statement

Many people struggle with:

• Maintaining a positive mindset throughout the day
• Remembering to practice positive self-talk
• Finding appropriate affirmations that resonate with their specific needs
• Building consistent mental wellness habits

Users need a frictionless way to access meaningful affirmations that help shift their perspective.

Product Goals

1. Provide immediate access to uplifting affirmations
2. Create a soothing, positive user experience
3. Encourage daily use as part of a mental wellness routine
4. Offer variety to prevent affirmation fatigue

Features & Requirements

Core Features

1. Random Affirmation Generator

   • One-click interface to generate affirmations
   • Large library of diverse affirmations
   • Option to refresh for a new affirmation

2. Affirmation Categories

   • Self-confidence
   • Gratitude
   • Resilience
   • Calm/Stress reduction
   • Goal achievement

3. Sharing Options

   • Copy text functionality
   • Optional social media sharing

4. Daily Reminder

   • Opt-in notification for daily affirmation

User Interface

1. Main Screen

   • Clean, visually calming design
   • Prominent affirmation display area
   • Large, accessible "New Affirmation" button
   • Subtle animations for transitions

2. Settings Panel

   • Category preferences
   • Visual theme options (light/dark/calm)
   • Reminder settings
   • Font size adjustment

3. Visual Elements

   • Soothing color palette
   • Gentle background patterns or gradients
   • Readable typography optimized for emotional impact

Technical Requirements

1. Frontend

   • HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (or React for component-based structure)
   • Responsive design for both mobile and desktop use
   • Accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1)

2. Core Components

   • Affirmation database/array
   • Random selection algorithm with category filtering
   • State management for user preferences
   • Local storage for settings persistence

3. Performance Requirements

   • Sub-second response for generating new affirmations
   • Smooth animations even on lower-end devices
   • Minimal load time on initial page visit

Success Metrics

1. User Engagement

   • Daily active users
   • Average session duration
   • Affirmations viewed per session

2. User Behavior

   • Return rate (daily, weekly)
   • Feature usage (categories, sharing)
   • Time of day usage patterns

3. User Feedback

   • Self-reported mood improvement
   • Feature satisfaction surveys
   • Affirmation relevance ratings

Future Enhancements (v2)

1. User-contributed affirmations (with moderation)
2. Personalized affirmations based on user needs
3. Audio versions of affirmations
4. Integration with journaling component
5. Weekly themes or challenges

Timeline (2-Day Hackathon)

• Day 1 - Morning: Requirements refinement & UI mockups
• Day 1 - Afternoon: Affirmation database creation & core functionality
• Day 1 - Evening: UI implementation & basic styling
• Day 2 - Morning: Categories implementation & visual theming
• Day 2 - Afternoon: Testing, refinement & final styling
• Day 2 - Evening: Documentation & presentation preparation