The custom affirmations are really helpful
I asked Ella's AI for custom affirmations about applying for jobs when I don't meet every requirement. The wording felt relevant enough that I kept coming back to it. Finally submitted an application I'd been putting off instead of editing my resume again. I really like Ella for this. Being able to make the affirmations about the thing I'm actually avoiding makes the app feel much more useful to me. I haven't heard back yet, but I'm proud I gave myself a chance. That personal encouragement was exactly what I wanted from it.
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Postpartum lifeline
New mom here. Someone recommended Ella in a parenting group and the self-worth topic has carried me through some 3am feeds. Reminders set to gentle, twice a day. It is the only app on my phone that makes me feel better instead of worse.
The themes are ridiculous
201 themes sounds like marketing but I have spent an embarrassing amount of time just browsing them. Silk and the photo scenes are my favorites. Turned my favorite affirmation into a wallpaper and now my lock screen looks like art with a purpose.
Love having Ella on my lock screen
I really love Ella's lock screen widget. My alarm would go off and I'd be straight into work emails, still half asleep, deciding I was already behind. Now there's something encouraging to read before all of that. It sounds small, but I actually notice the difference in how I start the morning. I'll read the affirmation, sit up and give myself a minute before opening my inbox. What I appreciate about the app is how easily it fits into a habit I already have. I don't need to become a perfect morning-routine person to get something from it. Work is still busy, but it doesn't get the very first thought of every day anymore. That's a lovely change for me.
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Wrote my own and cried
You can write your own affirmations and save them to collections. I wrote one for my daughter going through a rough patch at school, and reading it back to myself every morning has kept me grounded while I help her. Did not expect an app to do that.
Sleep topic actually works
I have tried everything for my racing mind at night. Set Ella to deliver sleep affirmations at 10pm and 11pm only. Something about reading a quiet line right before bed slows my brain down enough to drift. The watercolor theme helps too, it is genuinely pretty.
Skeptic converted, mostly
I rolled my eyes at affirmation apps. My therapist suggested trying one and I picked this because the design did not look like a kindergarten poster. The onboarding asked what I am working on and the feed it built is eerily relevant. Still not a believer in magic, but I am a believer in this app.
Lock screen widget is genius
I never even open the app most days. The lock screen widget shows my affirmation and that is enough. Glance, breathe, move on. You can mirror the app exactly or customize topics per widget. I have calm on lock screen and gratitude on home screen.
It knows my name
Hearing an affirmation with your own name in it hits different. I put in that I am working on forgiving myself, and the lines it writes feel uncomfortably specific sometimes. In a good way. Like someone actually listened.
Narration sold me
The guided breathing with voiced affirmations is something I did not know I needed. Her voice follows the breathing rhythm so you do not have to think about timing. I use it in the car before work, parked, eyes closed. Five minutes and I walk in steadier.
Love the widgets
I’ve really enjoyed Ella, especially the widgets and being able to choose affirmations for specific topics.
The free tier and trial period give you a chance to explore the app and see whether it’s right for you before subscribing.
The free tier and trial period give you a chance to explore the app and see whether it’s right for you before subscribing.
My mornings finally have a pulse
I used to reach for my phone and scroll straight into bad news. Now the first thing I see is a widget telling me something I actually needed to hear. Set it to confidence and focus, refresh every morning at 7. Small change, huge shift in how my day starts.
Love home screen widget
My sister told me about it and now we're both hooked. there are categories for everything: confidence, gratitude, sleep, anxiety, motivation. It makes mindfulness feel doable instead of like another chore. Definitely worth downloading.
Nice diverse content
85+ topics means I never run out of new content. Keeps me engaged.
Love the Write your own feature
Being able to write my own affirmations is powerful. I can put in exactly what I need to hear.
Makes me feel seen
Some of the affirmations feel so personal it feels like the app really knows me.
Life Saver
Honestly if you are feeling lost or stressed just download this. It helps.
Excellent Customization
Being able to customize the refresh rhythm and buttons on the widget is such a cool feature.
Good for Work Breaks
I take a break at noon to open Ella. It helps reset my mind for the afternoon.
Beautiful and Smart
This app is both beautiful and functionally smart. It understands what I need.
