A gentler way to build a gratitude habit

Gratitude Genie is an AI-guided gratitude journal for iOS and Android. It replaces the blank page with a conversation and a personalized 28-day plan, while helping people notice mood patterns and revisit meaningful moments.

Prashanth Vaidya

Founder and developer of Gratitude Genie and Indie Genie Labs

Prashanth created the first version of Gratitude Genie in 2020 after looking for a more approachable way to make daily reflection stick. He remains responsible for the product, its privacy decisions, and the educational material published on this website. His professional background is in software engineering and AI-enabled consumer products; he does not present himself as a therapist or medical professional.

Why the app exists

Most gratitude journals begin with a blank page or repeat the same prompt every day. Gratitude Genie is designed around a different idea: start with one specific question, respond naturally, and let the practice deepen gradually. Gratina, the app's AI companion, guides short conversations and can reflect recurring themes back over time.

The product is a wellness and reflection tool, not a clinical treatment. It is intended to complement healthy routines and professional care where needed, never replace them.

How the website is maintained

The blog covers gratitude research, journaling techniques, habit building, mood tracking, and app comparisons. Research-focused articles prioritize primary studies, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses. Comparison pages disclose that Gratitude Genie publishes the site and separate observed facts from product opinion.

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