Why you won't find a "like" button in Lifenote: The path to authentic memories and better mental well-being

At a time when social media literally dominates our lives, we at Lifenote have made a bold decision. We have deliberately decided to remove mechanisms such as "like" buttons and public ratings from other users. This move is deeply important for your mental well-being and the authenticity of your memories. Let's take a look at why.

Exemption from external evaluation

Social media has taught us to seek instant validation of our experiences through "likes" and comments. But what does this do to our memories? Often we find ourselves judging experiences by how many "likes" they get, instead of their actual meaning to us.

At Lifenote, we believe that every memory is valuable in its own right, regardless of what others think of it. We want you to enjoy your experiences and record them for yourself, not for audience applause.

Reducing social pressure and anxiety

Research shows that constantly comparing yourself to others on social media can lead to anxiety and depression.

• A study from the University of Pennsylvania (2018)
  found that limiting social media use to 30 minutes per day led to significant reductions in participants' levels of anxiety and depression.
  
• Research published in the Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (2019)
  showed that comparing oneself to others on social media has a strong negative effect on self-esteem and life satisfaction. where you can be yourself without fear of judgement.

By removing public evaluation in Lifenote, we create a safe space where you can be yourself without fear of judgement.

Your memories are your own. You don't have to worry about them not being "instagrammy" enough or not getting enough attention. At Lifenote, they have value because they are important to you.

Authenticity support

When we try to get likes, we often edit reality. We choose only the best moments, we retouch photos, we create an artificial image of our lives. But what if memories could be... just real memories?

Lifenote encourages you to record authentic moments. The good and the bad. The beautiful and the ordinary. Because life is not just about the highlights, but about the whole journey.

Focusing on quality, not quantity

Without the "like" button, you can focus on the quality of your memories, not their quantity or popularity. Instead of chasing "likes", Lifenote leads you to think more deeply about your experiences.

Protection of your privacy

Last but not least, removing public reviews protects your privacy. Your memories remain yours, shared only with those you want to share them with.

Life is not about likes

At Lifenote, we believe that the real value of memories lies in their personal meaning, not in the number of likes. By creating a space without public reviews, we want to encourage you to take a more authentic and healthy approach to your life experiences.

Record your memories for yourself. Live them to the fullest. And remember that every moment of your life is precious to you.