While exploring ideas to delve into quantified self-tracking, we came across a fascinating project by Felix Krause called HowIsFelix.today. In this initiative, Felix tracks various personal metrics using a mix of tools and manual methods, aiming to uncover patterns in his life. Inspired by his journey, we decided to create our own simplified system for tracking similar data points.

Our Approach: Leveraging n8n for Data Collection

We began by developing a straightforward data import functionality, focusing on ease of use and automation. Using n8n’s versatile forms feature, we created two distinct forms:

1. Morning Form: Includes questions about sleep quality, energy levels, and other morning-specific metrics.

2. Evening Form: Covers topics such as mood, caffeine intake, and general reflections on the day.

Each form is designed to collect structured data that provides insights into daily patterns.

Automating the Data Workflow

Once a form is submitted, an n8n workflow is triggered automatically. This workflow processes the responses and records them into a PostgreSQL database. This automation eliminates the need for manual data entry, streamlining the data collection process and reducing potential errors.

The Bigger Picture

Our primary goal with this setup is to simplify the process of tracking mood, habits, and other self-quantification metrics, making it as seamless as possible. By automating the flow, we’re paving the way to focus on analysing data and identifying meaningful patterns that can lead to actionable insights.

This project is just the starting point in our journey to better understand ourselves through data, and we’re excited to explore more automation and analytics opportunities in the future.