What moved How We Feel beyond simple data logging toward functional utility?
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Becoming a functional tool for emotional literacy
The underlying motivation for the Yale researchers was to create an application that transcended mere recording of feelings. The objective was explicitly to build tools that actively assist users in processing and gaining benefit from their emotional awareness. This aim positioned the application as a tool for developing emotional literacy, where emotions are positioned to work for the user, rather than just logging data points in isolation. The invention lies in transforming observation into practical emotional management and processing capability.
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