TabulaThe research behind Tabula
What published studies on self-tracking apps suggest, and how each finding shaped Tabula. Short answers first, sources after. None of this is medical advice.
Do streaks help mental health apps?
What studies suggest about streaks, points and other gamification in mental-health and tracking apps, and why Tabula has no streaks.
Does mood tracking actually help?
What research says about mood tracking on its own, and why Tabula pairs it with small optional skills and never calls itself a treatment.
How to keep a tracker simple enough to stick with
What research says about logging burden, reminders and missed days, and how Tabula keeps tracking light.
Why does naming a feeling help?
What research on affect labelling and emotional granularity says, and why Tabula's check-ins use words like heavy, steady and bright.
Where does your tracking data go?
What research on privacy, trust and data sharing in health and mood apps suggests, and how Tabula keeps your journal on your device.