Self-experiment templates
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Browse 47 built-in experiment templates covering sleep, productivity, exercise, diet, and mental wellness. Each one comes with a baseline, a change, and a measurable outcome — pick one and start in the HypoMe app.
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- 21d
Does cutting caffeine after 2pm improve sleep?
No caffeine after 2pm
- Apple Health
Measures: Sleep quality
- 28d
Does no caffeine after 2pm increase sleep duration?
No caffeine after 2pm
- Apple Health
Measures: Sleep duration
- 28d
Does a consistent bedtime improve sleep duration?
Go to bed at the same time every night
- Apple Health
Measures: Hours of sleep
- 28d
How does a consistent bedtime affect sleep quality AND morning energy?
Go to bed at the same time (±30 min) every night
- Multi-outcome
- Premium
Measures: Sleep quality
- 21d
Does avoiding screens before bed improve sleep?
No screens 1 hour before bed
- Apple Health
Measures: Sleep quality
- 28d
Does magnesium before bed improve sleep?
Take magnesium supplement 1 hour before bed
- Apple Health
Measures: Sleep quality
- 28d
Does magnesium improve sleep quality AND help you fall asleep faster?
Take 300mg magnesium glycinate 30 minutes before bed
- Multi-outcome
- Premium
Measures: Sleep quality
- 21d
Does morning sunlight improve sleep?
Get 10+ minutes of outdoor light within 30 minutes of waking
- Apple Health
Measures: Sleep quality
- 21d
Does a structured morning routine boost productivity?
Follow a structured morning routine before work
Measures: Productivity rating
- 28d
Does a morning routine boost focus AND mood?
Follow a 30-min morning routine (water, movement, planning) before screens
- Multi-outcome
- Premium
Measures: Focus
- 19d
Does the Pomodoro technique increase focused hours?
Use 25-minute focus blocks with 5-minute breaks
- Premium
Measures: Focused hours
- 21d
Does the Pomodoro technique improve focus WITHOUT increasing end-of-day fatigue?
Work in 25-min sprints with 5-min breaks (Pomodoro technique)
- Multi-outcome
- Premium
Measures: Focus
- 21d
Does avoiding your phone in the morning improve focus?
No phone for the first hour after waking
Measures: Focus rating
- 19d
Does time-blocking your day increase task completion?
Plan every hour of the workday in advance
- Premium
Measures: Tasks completed
- 19d
Do hourly movement breaks improve focus?
Take a 5-minute movement break every hour of sitting
- Premium
Measures: Afternoon energy
- 19d
Does background music improve focus?
Play instrumental or lo-fi music during work sessions
- Premium
Measures: Focus quality
- 37d
Does Project 333 reduce decision fatigue?
Wear only 33 items of clothing for the experiment period
Measures: Focus
- 19d
Does an evening shutdown ritual improve next-day focus?
Complete a 15-minute shutdown routine after work (close tasks, review tomorrow, write thoughts)
- Premium
Measures: Focus
- 21d
Does afternoon caffeine actually improve your focus?
Have one cup of coffee at 2pm
- Crossover
- Premium
Measures: Focus
- 28d
Does walking 30 minutes a day improve energy?
Walk at least 30 minutes per day
Measures: Energy level
- 28d
Does daily walking boost energy AND mood?
Walk at least 30 minutes per day
- Multi-outcome
- Premium
Measures: Energy level
- 28d
Does morning exercise boost all-day energy?
Exercise within 1 hour of waking
Measures: Energy level
- 28d
Does morning exercise boost daytime energy AND mood?
Do 20 minutes of exercise within an hour of waking
- Multi-outcome
- Premium
Measures: Energy level
- 28d
Does morning strength training boost energy and focus?
Do a 20-minute strength workout each morning
- Multi-outcome
- Premium
Measures: Energy
- 21d
Do cold showers improve morning energy?
Take a cold shower every morning
Measures: Energy level
- 28d
Does daily stretching reduce body tension?
15 minutes of stretching or yoga each morning
Measures: Body tension
- 21d
Does walking after meals improve digestion?
10-15 minute walk after your largest meal
Measures: Digestive comfort
- 28d
Does walking 10K steps daily reduce stress?
Walk at least 10,000 steps every day
- Apple Health
Measures: Stress level
- 28d
Does eliminating added sugar improve energy?
Eliminate added sugar from diet
Measures: Energy level
- 21d
Does drinking more water improve energy?
Drink at least 8 glasses of water per day
Measures: Energy level
- 21d
Does intermittent fasting improve afternoon energy?
Eat only between 12pm and 8pm
Measures: Afternoon energy
- 28d
Does intermittent fasting affect energy AND hunger control?
Follow a 16:8 intermittent fasting schedule (eat only between noon-8pm)
- Multi-outcome
- Premium
Measures: Energy level
- 28d
Does cutting alcohol improve sleep?
No alcohol for the experiment period
- Apple Health
Measures: Sleep quality
- 28d
Does cutting alcohol improve sleep AND mood?
No alcohol during the experiment
- Multi-outcome
- Premium
Measures: Sleep quality
- 28d
Does meal prepping reduce food spending?
Prep all weekday meals on Sunday
Measures: Daily food spend
- 28d
Does daily meditation reduce stress?
Meditate for 10 minutes every morning
Measures: Stress level
- 28d
Does meditation improve mood AND reduce stress?
Meditate for 10 minutes every day
- Multi-outcome
- Premium
Measures: Mood
- 21d
Does gratitude journaling improve mood?
Write 3 things you are grateful for each night
Measures: Mood rating
- 28d
Does gratitude journaling improve mood AND reduce anxiety?
Write down 3 things you're grateful for each evening
- Multi-outcome
- Premium
Measures: Mood
- 21d
Does breathwork reduce anxiety?
5 minutes of box breathing each morning
Measures: Anxiety level
- 21d
Do phone-free evenings improve relaxation?
No phone after 8pm
Measures: Evening relaxation
- 21d
Does reducing social media improve mood?
Limit social media to 30 minutes per day
Measures: Mood rating
- 28d
Does daily time in nature reduce stress?
Spend 20+ minutes outdoors in a green space
Measures: Stress level
- 21d
Does an evening walk lift your mood?
Take a 20-minute walk after dinner
- Premium
Measures: Mood
- 21d
Does reading before bed replace screen time?
Read a physical book for 20+ minutes before sleep
Measures: Avoided screens before bed
- 37d
Does 30 days of consistent training shift my baseline mood?
Exercise consistently every day (any form, at least 30 minutes)
Measures: Mood
- 37d
Does 30 days of cold showers improve resilience?
Take a cold shower every morning for 30 days
Measures: Mood