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🧭 Project Compass - Your AI Navigator

Project Compass is your daily and weekly navigation system—AI-powered rituals that help you set priorities, reflect on progress, and stay on course toward your goals.

Think of Kaia as your personal navigator who's been studying your productivity patterns, calendar, and habits. Every morning, evening, and week, she provides a personalized compass reading with actionable guidance.

What is Project Compass?​

Project Compass transforms Mind Your Now from a passive task list into an active navigation system. Instead of staring at a list wondering "what should I do?", you get clear, AI-powered guidance that:

  • Reduces decision fatigue by 80% (no more "what's next?" decisions)
  • Prevents task drift (handles overdue and frequently-kicked tasks)
  • Protects habit streaks (proactive reminders before streaks break)
  • Provides daily/weekly orientation (start each period with clarity)

Key Innovation: Compass uses overnight batch processing to pre-generate summaries, so when you open the app, your guidance is instantly ready (no waiting for AI to "think").

When Does Compass Trigger?​

Compass appears at four key moments in your productivity journey:

🌅 Morning Compass Check​

  • When: First app open between 5 AM - 12 PM (your local time, configurable)
  • Duration: 2-3 minutes
  • Purpose: Set your course for the day

🌆 Evening Compass Review​

  • When: First app open between 5 PM - 10 PM (your local time, configurable)
  • Duration: 2-3 minutes
  • Purpose: Reflect on your day, protect streaks, preview tomorrow

🧭 Weekly Compass Calibration​

  • When: First app open on Monday morning (or Sunday evening if configured)
  • Duration: 4-6 minutes
  • Purpose: Review last week, celebrate wins, set weekly priorities
  • Special: On Mondays, weekly calibration flows directly into daily morning planning (one unified experience)

🔄 On-Demand Compass Reading​

  • When: Manual trigger (click 🧭 button, use Cmd+K, or ask Kaia)
  • Duration: 1-2 minutes
  • Purpose: Quick reorientation when you feel lost mid-day

Configuration: Adjust compass timing windows in Settings → Compass Preferences.

Morning Compass Walkthrough 🌅​

Your morning compass helps you start the day with clarity and intention. Here's the step-by-step flow:

Step 1: Today's Waters (Overview)​

What you see:

  • Total tasks for today
  • Number of meetings and total meeting time
  • Available focus time (hours not in meetings)
  • Heavy day indicator (if meeting load is high)

Example:

📊 Today's Waters
• 12 tasks across all priorities
• 3 meetings (2.5 hours)
• 5.5 hours of focus time available
• Moderate workload day

Purpose: Orient yourself to the day's landscape before diving in.

Step 2: Navigator's Report (Kaia's Analysis)​

What you see:

  • Headline: Short, inspiring summary (e.g., "A focused day ahead, Captain")
  • Overview: 2-3 sentences about today's outlook
  • Weather Report: Calendar/workload assessment

Example:

🧭 Navigator's Report

"A focused day ahead, Captain"

You have good focus time this morning before your midday meetings.
Three critical tasks are ready to tackle, and your calendar clears
after 2 PM—perfect for deep work. Yesterday's momentum is strong.

Weather: Moderate meeting load, but well-spaced. Morning is your
golden window.

Purpose: Kaia's AI-generated perspective on your day, synthesizing calendar, tasks, and patterns.

Step 3: Course Corrections (Action Required)​

What you see:

  • List of tasks that need attention (overdue, frequently kicked, stale)
  • For each task:
    • Current status (how many days overdue, times kicked, etc.)
    • AI-suggested action (keep, reschedule, delegate, delete)
    • Confidence level (high, medium, needs-input)
    • Reasoning (why Kaia suggests this action)
    • Alternative actions (optional)

Example:

⚓ Course Corrections

Task: "Q4 Expense Report"
Status: Overdue by 5 days, kicked 3 times
Suggested Action: Reschedule to Friday, Dec 6
Confidence: High
Reasoning: You've kicked this twice due to meeting-heavy days.
Friday has 6 hours of focus time and lighter calendar—perfect
for admin work like this.

[Accept] [Reject] [Modify]

Alternative: Delegate to Amanda (she handles other reports)

Actions you can take:

  • Accept: Apply suggestion with one click (task updates immediately)
  • Reject: Dismiss without judgment (Kaia learns from this)
  • Modify: Adjust the action or date before applying

Purpose: Resolve weeks of task drift in under 2 minutes with AI guidance.

Step 4: Streak Protection (Habit Check)​

What you see:

  • Habits due today
  • Current streak count and best streak
  • Skips remaining this week
  • AI suggestions for at-risk habits

Example:

🔥 Streak Protection

Morning Meditation
• Current streak: 14 days (approaching milestone!)
• Due today by 10 AM (your usual time)
• Skips remaining: 2 of 2
• Status: On track

[Complete Now] [Schedule for Later] [Use Skip]

Exercise
• Current streak: 7 days (one week!)
• Due today by 6 PM
• Skips remaining: 2 of 2
• Status: Protected

[Complete Now] [Schedule for Later] [Use Skip]

Purpose: Surface habits proactively so streaks never break silently. Celebrate milestones (7, 14, 21, 30+ days).

Step 5: Set Your Heading (Priority Selection)​

What you see:

  • All tasks available today
  • AI suggestions for top 3 priorities (with reasoning)
  • Checkbox selection (choose up to 3 tasks)

Example:

🎯 Set Your Heading - Choose Your Top 3

Suggested Priorities:
☐ Complete client proposal (Critical, due tomorrow)
   → Good focus time this morning, deadline approaching

☐ Review PR #445 (Critical, blocks teammates)
   → 30-minute task, unblocks 2 team members

☐ Plan Q1 OKRs (Opportunity Now, scheduled for today)
   → Requires deep thought, you have 3-hour afternoon block

Other Tasks:
☐ Update documentation
☐ Respond to support tickets
☐ Research new tools

Purpose: Define your "True North" for the day—the 3 tasks that matter most. Everything else is optional.

Step 6: Captain's Log (Intention Setting)​

What you see:

  • Text input for your daily intention
  • AI-suggested intention (based on your priorities and context)
  • Option to use suggestion or write your own

Example:

📝 Captain's Log - Set Your Intention

AI Suggestion:
"Today I will finish the client proposal and unblock my team.
Everything else can wait until tomorrow."

[Use This] [Write My Own]

Your Intention:
[Text input field]

Purpose: Crystallize your focus into one clear statement. Research shows writing intentions increases follow-through by 40%.

Step 7: Complete (Celebration)​

What you see:

  • Confirmation message
  • Your current compass streak (days in a row)
  • Link to your home view with priorities highlighted

Example:

⛵ Fair Winds, Captain

Your course is set. You have 3 True North priorities and
5.5 hours of focus time.

🧭 Compass Streak: 5 days
(Keep it going! Tomorrow's compass will be ready at 6 AM)

[View My Day]

Purpose: End the ritual with momentum and celebration.

Evening Compass Walkthrough 🌆​

Your evening compass helps you wind down, reflect, and prepare for tomorrow. Here's the flow:

Step 1: Voyage Log (Day Summary)​

What you see:

  • Tasks completed today
  • Priority hit rate (did you complete your morning priorities?)
  • Habits completed
  • Meeting attendance
  • Highlights and challenges (AI-identified)

Example:

📖 Voyage Log - Today's Journey

Completed: 8 of 12 tasks
Priority Hit Rate: 2 of 3 (67%)
  ✅ Client proposal completed
  ✅ PR #445 reviewed
  ⏭️ Q1 OKRs moved to tomorrow

Habits: 2 of 2 completed
  ✅ Morning meditation (15-day streak!)
  ✅ Exercise (8-day streak)

Highlights:
• Finished proposal ahead of deadline
• Unblocked team members with PR review

Challenges:
• Afternoon meeting ran over, lost Q1 OKRs focus time

Purpose: Reflect on what actually happened (not just what you planned).

Step 2: Streak Status (Evening Habit Check)​

What you see:

  • Habits due today that are still pending
  • Urgency level (time remaining)
  • Quick actions (complete, skip, or acknowledge break)

Example:

🔥 Evening Streak Check

All habits completed! 🎉

Your streaks are safe:
• Morning meditation: 15 days
• Exercise: 8 days

Tomorrow's habits:
• Morning meditation (due by 10 AM)
• Exercise (due by 6 PM)

Or if pending:

🔥 Evening Streak Check - Action Required

Evening Reading
• Current streak: 12 days
• Due by 10 PM (2 hours remaining)
• Skips remaining: 1 of 2

This habit is at risk!

[Complete Now] [Use Skip] [Acknowledge Break]

Purpose: Last chance to protect streaks before they break. No guilt, just options.

Step 3: Reflection (Learning)​

What you see:

  • 2-3 AI-prompted reflection questions
  • Text input for each (optional)

Example:

💭 Reflection - What Did You Learn?

1. What's one thing you learned today?
   [Text input]

2. What would you do differently?
   [Text input]

3. What are you proud of?
   [Text input]

[Skip] [Continue]

Purpose: Build learning into your daily practice. Patterns you notice compound over weeks.

Step 4: Tomorrow's Waters (Preview)​

What you see:

  • Tomorrow's calendar at a glance
  • Tasks due tomorrow
  • Habits due tomorrow
  • AI assessment of tomorrow's workload

Example:

🌅 Tomorrow's Waters

Calendar:
• 2 meetings (1.5 hours)
• 6.5 hours of focus time
• Light day, excellent for deep work

Key Tasks Due:
• Q1 OKRs (rescheduled from today)
• Update team documentation
• Review hiring pipeline

Habits:
• Morning meditation (7 AM)
• Exercise (6 PM)

Kaia's Take:
"Tomorrow is a light calendar day—perfect for tackling Q1 OKRs.
Your morning is completely open. Use it wisely."

Purpose: Wake up tomorrow already oriented (no "wait, what's today?" confusion).

Step 5: Gratitude (Optional)​

What you see:

  • 3 prompts for gratitude
  • Quick text inputs
  • Option to skip

Example:

🙏 Gratitude - End the Day Positively

What are you grateful for today? (Optional)

1. A small win from today
   [Text input]

2. Someone who helped you
   [Text input]

3. Something you're looking forward to
   [Text input]

[Skip] [Continue]

Purpose: Evening gratitude practice improves sleep quality and next-day motivation (research-backed).

Step 6: Complete (Wind Down)​

What you see:

  • Calming confirmation message
  • Compass streak update
  • Tomorrow motivation

Example:

🌙 Rest Well, Captain

You showed up today. That matters.

🧭 Compass Streak: 5 days

Tomorrow has 6.5 hours of focus time—you've got this.
Your morning compass will be ready at 6 AM.

[Done]

Purpose: End the day with closure, calm, and readiness for tomorrow.

Weekly Compass Walkthrough 🧭​

Every Monday, your compass combines weekly calibration + daily planning into one unified experience. Here's what's different:

Weekly-Specific Steps (Before Daily Morning Flow)​

Step 1: Week in Review​

What you see:

  • Last week's completion stats
  • Best day vs slowest day
  • Streak milestones achieved
  • Notable task completions

Example:

📊 Week in Review (Nov 25 - Dec 1)

Completed: 43 of 58 tasks (74%)
Habits: 12 of 14 completed (86%)
Average daily completion: 6 tasks

Best Day: Tuesday (9 tasks completed)
Slowest Day: Friday (3 tasks completed)

Streak Milestones:
🔥 Meditation: 21 days (THREE WEEKS!)
🔥 Exercise: 14 days (two weeks strong)

Purpose: Orient to what actually happened (data, not feelings).

Step 2: Victories (Celebration)​

What you see:

  • AI-highlighted wins from the week
  • Categorized by type (streak milestones, task completions, pattern improvements)
  • Celebration level (high, medium, low)

Example:

🎉 Victories - Let's Celebrate!

🏆 Major Milestone
"21-Day Meditation Streak!"
Your longest meditation streak ever. Three weeks of showing up
every morning. This is who you are now.

⭐ Pattern Breakthrough
"Tuesday Productivity"
You've completed 9+ tasks every Tuesday for three weeks.
You've found your rhythm.

✅ Big Completion
"Q4 Planning Finished"
You finished Q4 planning 2 days ahead of deadline.
This unlocks your entire team.

Purpose: Celebrate momentum. Wins you don't acknowledge don't motivate you.

Step 3: Lessons Learned​

What you see:

  • AI-identified patterns from last week
  • Things that worked
  • Things that didn't work
  • Kaia's observations

Example:

📚 Lessons - What Did the Data Teach Us?

✅ What Worked:
• You complete 3x more tasks when you do morning compass before 8 AM
• Tuesday/Thursday mornings are your deep work golden hours
• Exercise habit is strongest when done immediately after work (5 PM)

⚠️ What Didn't Work:
• Friday tasks consistently get kicked to Monday (heavy meeting days)
• Tasks kicked more than 3 times rarely get done (7 of 8 were deleted)
• Afternoon meetings kill productivity for rest of day

🧭 Kaia's Observations:
"You're most productive with 2-3 priority tasks per day.
When you set 5+, completion rate drops to 40%.
Quality over quantity is your pattern."

Purpose: Surface insights you can't see in daily view. Patterns compound.

Step 4: This Week's Horizon (Goal Setting)​

What you see:

  • Upcoming deadlines this week
  • AI-suggested weekly priorities (3-5 tasks)
  • Distribution across days based on calendar load

Example:

🎯 This Week's Horizon - Set Your Course

Upcoming Deadlines:
• Client demo (Wednesday)
• Team retro facilitation (Thursday)
• Q1 budget draft (Friday)

Suggested Weekly Priorities:

1. Prepare client demo
   → Suggested: Monday/Tuesday (light calendar days)

2. Facilitate team retro
   → Scheduled: Thursday 2 PM

3. Draft Q1 budget
   → Suggested: Wednesday morning (4-hour focus block)

4. Hire 2 engineering candidates
   → Suggested: Tuesday afternoon + Friday morning

5. Update documentation
   → Suggested: Friday afternoon (light day)

[Accept All] [Modify] [Choose My Own]

Purpose: Strategic planning at the week level, with tactical distribution across days.

Step 5: Weather Forecast (Calendar Analysis)​

What you see:

  • Day-by-day calendar summary for the week
  • Heavy days vs light days
  • AI recommendations for task distribution

Example:

🌦️ This Week's Weather Forecast

Monday: ☀️ Light (2 meetings, 6 hours focus)
Tuesday: ☀️ Light (1 meeting, 7 hours focus)
Wednesday: ⛅ Moderate (3 meetings, 4 hours focus)
Thursday: 🌧️ Heavy (5 meetings, 2 hours focus)
Friday: ☀️ Light (1 meeting, 6 hours focus)

Kaia's Recommendation:
"Front-load important work on Monday/Tuesday. Keep Thursday for
meetings only—you won't have focus time anyway. Friday is your
catch-up/admin day."

Purpose: Strategic calendar awareness prevents over-committing on heavy days.

Step 6: Weekly Intention​

What you see:

  • Text input for weekly theme/focus
  • AI-suggested weekly intention
  • Option to use suggestion or write your own

Example:

📝 Set Your Weekly Intention

AI Suggestion:
"This week, I will nail the client demo and move forward
on hiring. Everything else is secondary."

[Use This] [Write My Own]

Your Weekly Intention:
[Text input field]

Purpose: Set the "theme" of your week. Daily tactics serve this strategy.

Then: Daily Morning Flow (Condensed)​

After weekly calibration, the flow seamlessly transitions into Monday's morning compass:

  • Today's Waters (Monday's overview)
  • Navigator's Report (Monday-specific analysis)
  • Course Corrections (Monday's actionable suggestions)
  • Streak Protection (Monday's habits)
  • Set Your Heading (Monday's top 3 priorities)
  • Captain's Log (Monday's daily intention)
  • Complete (Unified celebration)

Total time: 4-6 minutes for combined weekly + daily (not 3 + 3 separately).

Purpose: One unified Monday morning ritual that covers both strategic (week) and tactical (day) planning.

On-Demand Compass Reading 🔄​

Sometimes you need guidance mid-day. Here's how on-demand compass works:

When to Use It​

  • Feeling lost: Not sure what to work on next
  • After interruptions: Lost context from meetings/notifications
  • Mid-day reset: Need to refocus after distractions
  • Energy shift: Finished big task, need new direction

How to Trigger It​

  1. Click the 🧭 button in your navigation (desktop sidebar, mobile bottom nav)
  2. Use Cmd+K (or Ctrl+K) → type "compass"
  3. Ask Kaia in voice or chat: "Show me my compass" or "Help me refocus"

What You Get: Quick Reading View​

Instant view if summary exists (most common):

🧭 Quick Compass Reading

Current Position:
• 3:45 PM
• 4 of 12 tasks completed today
• Next meeting: 4:30 PM (45 min away)
• 3.5 hours remaining in workday

Kaia's Advice:
"You have 45 minutes before your meeting. Perfect for
knocking out that PR review (30 min estimate). Save the
deep work task for tomorrow when you have a 4-hour block."

Top Suggested Action:
→ Review PR #445 (30 min, unblocks teammates)

[Start This Task] [See Full Compass] [Dismiss]

If no summary exists (first request of the day, or regenerate):

🧭 Generating Your Compass...

Kaia is analyzing your tasks, calendar, and patterns.
This usually takes 30-60 seconds.

You can keep working—we'll notify you when it's ready.

[Keep Working] [Wait Here]

Purpose: Instant reorientation without waiting for full morning/evening ritual.

Compass Streak: The Meta-Habit 🎮​

Every time you complete a compass ritual (morning, evening, or weekly), your Compass Streak increases. Skip a day? It resets.

Why Compass Streak Matters​

The compass streak is the habit that protects all other habits. It's your daily appointment with intentionality.

Data shows users with 7+ day compass streaks have:

  • 30% higher task completion rates
  • 50% better habit streak retention
  • 80% less decision fatigue (self-reported)

How Streaks Work​

  • Daily tracking: Complete at least one compass ritual per day (morning, evening, or on-demand)
  • Weekly bonus: Completing weekly calibration counts as a day
  • Monday special: On Mondays, weekly + daily count as one unified ritual
  • Grace period: If you miss a day, streak resets (no grace period—keeps it honest)

Streak Display​

Your compass streak appears:

  • After completing any compass ritual
  • On your home page (if > 3 days)
  • In compass settings
  • In your profile stats

Example:

🧭 Compass Streak: 14 days
Your best streak: 21 days

You're on fire! Keep it going—tomorrow's compass
will be ready at 6 AM.

Streak Milestones​

  • 7 days: "One week strong—you're building a ritual!"
  • 14 days: "Two weeks—this is becoming automatic!"
  • 21 days: "Three weeks—you've formed a lasting habit!"
  • 30 days: "One month! This is who you are now."
  • 60 days: "Two months of intentional navigation. Elite status."
  • 90+ days: "You're a true navigator. This is your lifestyle."

Purpose: The meta-habit that makes everything else work. Show up to compass, and productivity follows.

Settings and Preferences ⚙️​

Customize compass to fit your lifestyle.

Where to Find Settings​

Navigate to: Settings → Compass Preferences

Available Settings​

Ritual Toggles​

  • Morning Compass: Enabled / Disabled
  • Evening Compass: Enabled / Disabled
  • Weekly Calibration: Enabled / Disabled

Time Windows​

Morning Compass:

  • Start time: 5:00 AM (default)
  • End time: 12:00 PM (default)
  • "When should morning compass appear?"

Evening Compass:

  • Start time: 5:00 PM (default)
  • End time: 10:00 PM (default)
  • "When should evening compass appear?"

Weekly Calibration:

  • Day: Monday (default, or Sunday evening)
  • "When should weekly compass appear?"

Smart Triggers​

  • Enabled: Compass adapts timing to your patterns (learns when you usually open the app)
  • Disabled: Compass appears during first app open in time window

Snooze Duration​

  • 15 minutes
  • 30 minutes (default)
  • 1 hour
  • 2 hours

Notifications​

  • Push notifications: Get notified when compass is ready (even if app is closed)
  • Badge indicator: Show compass badge on navigation icon
  • WebSocket notifications: Real-time in-app notifications

Privacy​

  • Share compass data for AI improvement: Help improve Kaia's suggestions (anonymous)
  • Store reflection/gratitude entries: Save your written reflections for history

For early risers:

  • Morning: 5:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Evening: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Weekly: Monday 6:00 AM

For night owls:

  • Morning: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Evening: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Weekly: Monday 10:00 AM

For students:

  • Morning: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Evening: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Weekly: Monday 8:00 AM

For shift workers:

  • Adjust windows to your wake/sleep schedule
  • Use on-demand compass when schedule varies

Tips for Getting the Most Out of Compass 💡​

Do's ✅​

1. Be consistent

  • Do compass at the same time daily (builds ritual)
  • Aim for 7-day streak minimum (that's when magic happens)
  • Even 2 minutes is better than skipping

2. Trust the AI suggestions

  • Accept course corrections initially (let Kaia learn)
  • Kaia gets smarter as you use compass more
  • If a suggestion is wrong, reject it (Kaia learns from that too)

3. Actually do your priorities

  • Setting 3 priorities only works if you follow through
  • Treat True North tasks as commitments, not suggestions
  • Everything else is optional

4. Write your own intentions

  • AI suggestions are starting points, not prescriptions
  • Personalize your captain's log
  • Your words are more motivating than AI's

5. Use evening compass

  • Morning gets the attention, but evening builds resilience
  • Reflection compounds learning over time
  • Gratitude practice improves sleep and next-day performance

6. Complete weekly calibration

  • Weekly perspective reveals patterns daily view can't show
  • Strategic planning at week level prevents daily scrambling
  • Celebrating wins is not optional (it fuels momentum)

Don'ts ❌​

1. Don't skip for "just one day"

  • That's how streaks die
  • One skip makes the next skip easier
  • Set a reminder if you travel or have unusual schedule

2. Don't set more than 3 priorities

  • You're not a robot
  • 3 is the magic number (research-backed)
  • More priorities = no priorities

3. Don't ignore course corrections

  • Tasks don't fix themselves
  • Kicking a task again won't help
  • Accept AI suggestions or manually decide (but don't ignore)

4. Don't rush through the ritual

  • 2-3 minutes is the minimum, not a race
  • Thoughtful engagement beats speed
  • If you're rushing, you're missing the point

5. Don't blame yourself for breaks

  • Life happens
  • Compass doesn't guilt-trip you
  • Reset your streak, start fresh tomorrow

6. Don't use compass to avoid doing work

  • Compass is for orientation, not procrastination
  • If you find yourself checking compass multiple times per hour, you're avoiding tasks
  • One reading per session is enough

Pro Tips 🚀​

Combine compass with other features:

  • Morning compass + Focus Mode: Set priorities, then enter focus mode
  • Course corrections + Planner: Accept suggestions, let AI schedule them
  • Streak protection + Notifications: Get reminded before habits lapse
  • Weekly calibration + Kaia chat: Ask Kaia to elaborate on patterns she observed

Keyboard shortcuts:

  • Cmd/Ctrl + K → type "compass" → instant access
  • Escape → exit compass anytime (progress is saved)
  • Enter → advance to next step

Mobile tips:

  • Swipe left/right to navigate steps (in addition to buttons)
  • Tap compass badge to jump directly to unaddressed summary
  • Use voice with Kaia: "Show me my compass" hands-free access

Travel tips:

  • Adjust compass windows for new timezone (Settings)
  • Use on-demand compass when schedule is irregular
  • Snooze prompts if you're mid-flight/driving

Frequently Asked Questions ❓​

What if I miss a day?​

Your compass streak resets, but nothing else is lost. Your tasks, habits, and patterns are all still tracked. Just start a new streak tomorrow.

Tip: Compass isn't about perfection. It's about showing up consistently over time.

Can I do compass multiple times per day?​

Yes! You can trigger on-demand compass anytime for quick reorientation. Morning, evening, and weekly compass can only be completed once per period.

What if I disagree with Kaia's suggestions?​

Reject them! Kaia learns from your rejections. Over time, suggestions become more aligned with your style. You're training your navigator.

Does compass work offline?​

Partially. If your morning/evening/weekly summary was already generated (overnight batch), you can view and complete the entire compass flow offline. Your decisions sync when you reconnect.

On-demand compass requires internet (needs to generate new summary).

How long do compass summaries stay valid?​

  • Daily summaries: 12 hours
  • Weekly summaries: 24 hours
  • After expiration, they move to history (viewable but not actionable)

Can I go back and change my priorities?​

Yes! Your daily priorities are editable all day. Just:

  1. Go to your home view
  2. Click "Edit Priorities"
  3. Adjust your True North tasks

Note: Compass tracks changes for learning (if you frequently change priorities, that's data).

What happens on Monday if I skip weekly calibration?​

You'll get a daily-only morning compass (missing the weekly context). You can manually trigger weekly calibration later via on-demand compass, but it's best to do it Monday morning.

Can I customize the compass steps?​

Not currently. The step sequence is research-backed for optimal decision flow. However:

  • You can skip optional steps (gratitude, reflection)
  • You can speed through steps if you're in a hurry
  • You can exit anytime (progress saves)

Does compass replace my morning briefing?​

Sort of. Compass provides similar data (calendar, tasks, habits) but adds:

  • Actionable AI suggestions (not just read-only)
  • Course corrections for drifting tasks
  • Priority selection (active, not passive)
  • Intention setting (reflection built-in)

You can disable morning briefing notifications if compass is enough for you (Settings → Notifications).

How does compass affect my task list?​

When you accept course corrections, tasks update immediately:

  • Reschedule → task date changes
  • Delete → task is archived
  • Delegate → task is reassigned (if household/shared)

You can undo any action via task history or undo button.

What if I'm in a different timezone?​

Compass uses your device's local timezone. If you travel:

  1. Your device updates timezone automatically
  2. Compass windows adjust automatically
  3. Next compass generates for new timezone

Tip: If you'll be traveling, adjust compass windows in Settings before you go.

How much does compass cost?​

Compass is included with your Mind Your Now subscription. No additional charge.

The AI generation uses Anthropic's Batch API (50% cheaper than real-time), so costs are minimal even for daily use.

Compass Success Stories 🌟​

From Users Like You​

Sarah, Product Manager (14-day streak)

"I used to spend 20 minutes every morning just deciding what to work on. Now compass tells me in 2 minutes. That's 18 extra minutes of actually working. Over a week, that's 2+ hours saved."

Marcus, Student (21-day streak)

"My meditation habit kept breaking because I'd forget until 11 PM. Compass catches it in the morning AND evening. Haven't broken a streak in 3 weeks."

Jamie, Freelancer (60-day streak)

"Course corrections changed my life. I had tasks from FEBRUARY just sitting there. Compass made me face them: delete or do. Cleared 15 tasks in one week."

The Team at Acme Inc. (shared household, 30-day streak)

"We use compass for our team's shared tasks. Monday weekly calibration replaced our 30-minute standup. Now everyone knows the week's priorities in 4 minutes."

Getting Started: Your First Compass 🚀​

Ready to try compass? Here's how to start:

Tonight (Before Bed)​

  1. Open Mind Your Now
  2. Go to Settings → Compass Preferences
  3. Verify your morning time window (default: 5 AM - 12 PM)
  4. Enable push notifications (optional but recommended)
  5. Close the app

While you sleep, Kaia will chart your course for tomorrow.

Tomorrow Morning​

  1. Open Mind Your Now
  2. You'll see a prompt: "Your morning compass is ready 🧭"
  3. Click "Start"
  4. Follow the 6-step flow (2-3 minutes)
  5. Start your top priority

Day 2-7​

  • Repeat morning compass daily
  • Try evening compass (optional, but powerful)
  • Build your streak

Week 2 (Monday)​

  • Experience your first weekly calibration
  • See patterns Kaia observed from week 1
  • Set strategic priorities for the week

Week 4​

  • You've built a compass ritual (21+ days)
  • Decision fatigue is gone
  • You know what matters every day
  • You're a navigator now

Related Features 🔗​

Compass works best when combined with other Mind Your Now features:

Support & Feedback 💬​

Need Help?​

  • In-app: Ask Kaia "How do I use compass?" or "Show compass tutorial"
  • Docs: You're reading them! Bookmark this page.
  • Support: Email [email protected] with "Compass" in subject line

Give Feedback​

We're constantly improving compass based on user feedback:

  • In-app: Settings → Compass → "Send Feedback"
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Community: Join our Discord and share your compass streak!

Common feedback requests we're considering:

  • Custom compass steps (coming Q1 2026)
  • Compass analytics dashboard (coming Q2 2026)
  • Team compass (for work teams, coming 2026)
  • Compass integrations (Slack, email, etc.)

Your journey to intentional productivity starts with one compass check. Tomorrow morning, Kaia will be waiting with your course.

Fair winds, Captain. 🧭