Daily Rhythm

Daily Rhythm

A comprehensive daily planning and reflection system that automates morning briefs, evening wind-downs, sleep nudges, and weekly reviews to help users stay focused, track progress, and maintain work-life balance.

Quick Start

1. Install the skill and ensure scripts are executable 2. Configure data sources (Google Tasks, optional Stripe, Calendar) 3. Set up cron jobs for automation 4. Customize your focus area and Daily Intention (prayer, affirmation, quote, or centering thought) 5. Enjoy automated daily briefings and prompts

Features

Daily Automation

• 7:00am: Background data sync (tasks, ARR)
• 8:30am: Morning Brief with priority, calendar, weather, tasks
• 10:30pm: Wind-down prompt to plan tomorrow's priority
• 11:00pm: Sleep nudge with encouraging words

Weekly Automation

• Sunday 8:00pm: Weekly review for reflection and task planning

Rich Morning Briefs Include

• 🙏 Daily Intention — Prayer, affirmation, quote, or centering thought
• Calendar events
• Focus area
• ARR progress tracking (optional Stripe integration)
• Today's priority (from wind-down or top task)
• Actionable suggestions
• Step-by-step plan
• Helpful resources
• Task list from Google Tasks
• Weather (if configured)
• Open loops from yesterday

Setup Instructions

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Ensure Python 3 and required packages:

pip install google-auth google-auth-oauthlib google-auth-httplib2 google-api-python-client stripe

Step 2: Configure Google Tasks

1. Go to Google Cloud Console 2. Create project → Enable Tasks API 3. Create OAuth 2.0 credentials (Desktop app) 4. Download credentials.json to ~/.openclaw/google-tasks/ 5. Run once to authenticate: python3 scripts/sync-google-tasks.py

See CONFIGURATION.md for detailed steps.

Step 3: Configure Stripe (Optional)

For ARR tracking in morning briefs:

1. Create .env.stripe in workspace root:

   STRIPE_API_KEY=sk_live_...

2. Set ARR target in state file

Step 4: Configure Calendar

Add ICS URL to TOOLS.md:

### Calendar
- **ICS URL:** `https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/...`

Step 5: Set Up Cron Jobs

Option A: System Cron (Traditional)

crontab -e

# Add these lines:
0 7 * * * cd /path/to/workspace && python3 skills/daily-rhythm/scripts/sync-stripe-arr.py
30 8 * * * cd /path/to/workspace && python3 skills/daily-rhythm/scripts/morning-brief.sh
0 20 * * 0 cd /path/to/workspace && echo "Weekly review time"
30 22 * * * cd /path/to/workspace && echo "Wind-down time"
0 23 * * * cd /path/to/workspace && echo "Sleep nudge"

Option B: OpenClaw Cron (If Available) Use the cron tool to create jobs with agentTurn payloads that generate and send briefs.

Step 6: Create HEARTBEAT.md

Copy the template from assets/HEARTBEAT_TEMPLATE.md to workspace root and customize:

• Daily Intention text (prayer, affirmation, quote, or centering thought)
• Focus area
• ARR target (if using Stripe)

Workflow Details

Morning Brief Generation

The brief is generated by: 1. Syncing latest data (tasks, ARR) 2. Reading wind-down priority from memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md 3. Fetching calendar from ICS URL 4. Fetching weather (if configured) 5. Compiling all sections into formatted message

Wind-Down Response Flow

When user replies to 10:30pm prompt: 1. Parse their tomorrow priority 2. Generate actionable suggestions 3. Break into steps 4. Identify resources 5. Ask confirmation 6. Save to memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md 7. Include in next morning's brief

Weekly Review Flow

Sunday 8pm prompt asks reflection questions. When user replies: 1. Summarize their week 2. Identify key priorities 3. Create tasks in Google Tasks 4. Preview Monday's brief

Customization

Change Daily Intention

The morning brief opens with a centering section you can customize:

Examples:

• Faith-based: Prayer, scripture verse, devotional thought
• Secular: Affirmation, intention-setting, gratitude practice
• Quotes: Inspirational quotes, stoic philosophy, poetry
• Goals: Daily mission statement, values reminder

Edit in HEARTBEAT.md or modify the morning brief generation.

Change Focus Area

Update default focus in HEARTBEAT.md:

### Focus
Your primary focus (e.g., "Product growth and customer acquisition")

Adjust Timing

Modify cron expressions:

• 30 8 * * * = 8:30am daily
• 30 22 * * * = 10:30pm daily
• 0 23 * * * = 11:00pm daily
• 0 20 * * 0 = 8:00pm Sundays

Add Custom Sections

Modify scripts/morning-brief.sh to include additional data sources.

File Structure

workspace/
├── memory/
│   ├── YYYY-MM-DD.md          # Wind-down responses
│   ├── google-tasks.json      # Synced tasks
│   ├── stripe-data.json       # ARR data
│   └── heartbeat-state.json   # State tracking
├── skills/daily-rhythm/
│   ├── scripts/
│   │   ├── sync-google-tasks.py
│   │   ├── sync-stripe-arr.py
│   │   └── morning-brief.sh
│   ├── references/
│   │   └── CONFIGURATION.md
│   └── assets/
│       └── HEARTBEAT_TEMPLATE.md
└── HEARTBEAT.md               # Your custom schedule

Scripts Reference

sync-google-tasks.py

Syncs Google Tasks to local JSON. Requires credentials.json.

sync-stripe-arr.py

Calculates ARR from active Stripe subscriptions. Requires .env.stripe.

morning-brief.sh

Orchestrates data sync and brief generation.

Troubleshooting

Google Tasks not syncing?

• Verify credentials.json exists
• Check Tasks API is enabled
• Run script manually to see errors

Stripe ARR not showing?

• Verify .env.stripe with valid API key
• Check for active subscriptions
• Run sync script manually

Cron jobs not firing?

• Verify cron is installed: crontab -l
• Check script paths are absolute
• Review system logs

See CONFIGURATION.md for detailed troubleshooting.

Best Practices

1. Reply to wind-down prompts for best morning brief experience 2. Keep tasks updated in Google Tasks 3. Do weekly reviews to stay aligned with goals 4. Customize focus as priorities change 5. Adjust timing to match your rhythms

Requirements

• Python 3.7+
• Google Tasks API credentials (for task sync)
• Stripe API key (optional, for ARR tracking)
• Calendar ICS URL (optional, for events)
• Cron or OpenClaw cron system

Example HEARTBEAT.md for Daily Rhythm

Daily Rhythm Schedule

Schedule (Local time)

8:30am — Morning Brief

Pre-send: 1. Sync Google Tasks 2. Sync Stripe ARR (if configured)

Send via Telegram/WhatsApp/Signal with:

• 🙏 Daily Intention: "Your prayer, affirmation, quote, or centering thought here"
• 📆 Today's Calendar: (from ICS URL)
• 🎯 Focus: Your primary focus area
• 💰 ARR Progress: toward your target (if Stripe configured)
• ⭐ Today's Priority: (from wind-down response or top task)
• 💡 How to achieve it: Actionable suggestions
• 📝 Steps: Step-by-step plan
• 🔗 Resources: Helpful tools and links
• 📋 Tasks: Always show active tasks
• 🌤️ Weather: (if location configured)
• 🔄 Open Loops: (unresolved items from yesterday)

10:30pm — Wind-Down Prompt

"What's the one thing you want to accomplish tomorrow that would make the day feel successful?"

When user responds:

• Provide actionable suggestions
• Break into clear steps
• Offer relevant resources
• Ask to confirm for tomorrow's brief
• Save to memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md

11:00pm — Sleep Nudge

"Phone down. Sleep = tomorrow's energy. Target: 11pm."

Add encouraging words about rest and tomorrow's potential.

Weekly: Sunday 8pm — Weekly Review

Reflection & Planning Session

Part 1: Where am I?

• 🎭 What are you feeling? Good or bad?
• 😤 What's bothering you?
• 🏆 What were some wins?
• 🔮 What's up ahead for the week? Good or bad?

Part 2: What do I do next?

• 🎯 What's the big thing to address and get ahead of?
• 📅 Calendar check: What are your commitments?
• 💝 Is there something you can add this week for yourself?

Output: Create tasks in Google Tasks for the upcoming week

State Tracking

Check memory/heartbeat-state.json to avoid duplicate sends.

Daily Rhythm

Transform your daily routine with automated morning briefs, evening wind-down prompts, and weekly reviews. Stay focused, track progress, and maintain work-life balance without the mental overhead.

What It Does

Daily Rhythm creates a structured daily planning system that runs automatically:

☀️ Morning Brief (8:30am)

• Daily intention (prayer, affirmation, or centering thought)
• Calendar events
• Today's priority with actionable steps
• Task list from Google Tasks
• Weather
• Progress tracking (optional Stripe ARR)

🌙 Wind-Down Prompt (10:30pm)

• Plan tomorrow's priority
• Get actionable suggestions
• Break goals into steps
• Auto-saves to tomorrow's brief

😴 Sleep Nudge (11:00pm)

• Gentle reminder to rest
• Encouraging words for tomorrow

📅 Weekly Review (Sunday 8pm)

• Reflect on the week
• Celebrate wins
• Identify blockers
• Create tasks for the week ahead

Quick Start

1. Install the skill 2. Configure Google Tasks (required)

• Get API credentials from Google Cloud
• Place credentials.json in ~/.openclaw/google-tasks/

3. Optional: Add Stripe API key for ARR tracking 4. Optional: Add calendar ICS URL 5. Set up cron jobs or use OpenClaw's cron system 6. Customize your Daily Intention in HEARTBEAT.md 7. Enjoy automated briefings!

Perfect For

• Founders tracking ARR while managing daily priorities
• Professionals juggling multiple projects
• Anyone wanting structured daily planning without the setup work
• People who want to start and end their day with intention

Customization

The "Daily Intention" section is fully customizable:

• Faith-based: Prayers, scripture, devotional thoughts
• Secular: Affirmations, gratitude practice, intentions
• Philosophy: Stoic quotes, mindful centering
• Personal: Mission statements, core values

Requirements

• Python 3.7+
• Google Tasks API credentials
• Optional: Stripe API key (for ARR tracking)
• Optional: Calendar ICS URL

What's Included

• Google Tasks sync script
• Stripe ARR calculator
• Morning brief generator
• Wind-down response handler
• Weekly review system
• Complete setup documentation

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Start each day with clarity. End each day with peace.

Daily Rhythm Configuration Guide

Overview

Daily Rhythm is a comprehensive daily planning and reflection system that helps you stay focused, track progress, and maintain work-life balance through automated briefings and prompts.

Features

Daily Schedule

• 7:00am: Data sync (Stripe ARR, Google Tasks)
• 8:30am: Morning Brief with priority, calendar, weather, and tasks
• 10:30pm: Wind-down prompt to plan tomorrow
• 11:00pm: Sleep nudge for healthy habits

Weekly Schedule

• Sunday 8:00pm: Weekly review for reflection and planning

Setup Requirements

1. Google Tasks Integration

Required for task syncing:

1. Go to Google Cloud Console 2. Create a new project or select existing 3. Enable the Tasks API 4. Create OAuth 2.0 credentials (Desktop application) 5. Download credentials.json 6. Place in ~/.openclaw/google-tasks/credentials.json 7. Run python3 scripts/sync-google-tasks.py once to authenticate

2. Stripe Integration (Optional)

Required for ARR tracking:

1. Get your Stripe API key from Stripe Dashboard 2. Create .env.stripe in workspace root:

   STRIPE_API_KEY=sk_live_...

3. Set ARR target in memory/heartbeat-state.json:

   {
     "arrTarget": 30000,
     "arrCurrency": "£"
   }

3. Calendar Integration

Add your ICS calendar URL to TOOLS.md:

### Calendar
- **ICS URL:** `https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/...`

4. Cron Job Setup

Install the cron jobs using your system's cron:

# Edit crontab
crontab -e

# Add these lines (adjust paths as needed):
0 7 * * * cd /Users/tom/.openclaw/workspace && python3 skills/daily-rhythm/scripts/sync-stripe-arr.py
30 8 * * * cd /Users/tom/.openclaw/workspace && python3 skills/daily-rhythm/scripts/morning-brief.sh
0 20 * * 0 cd /Users/tom/.openclaw/workspace && echo "Weekly review time"
30 22 * * * cd /Users/tom/.openclaw/workspace && echo "Wind-down time"
0 23 * * * cd /Users/tom/.openclaw/workspace && echo "Sleep nudge"

Or use OpenClaw's built-in cron system if available.

Configuration Options

Daily Intention (Morning Brief Opening)

The morning brief opens with a centering section you can customize to match your beliefs and preferences:

Examples:

Edit in HEARTBEAT.md under the morning brief section.

Morning Brief Format

The morning brief includes:

• 🙏 Daily Intention — Your prayer, affirmation, quote, or centering thought
• Calendar events
• Focus area
• ARR progress (if Stripe configured)
• Today's priority (from wind-down or top task)
• Actionable suggestions
• Step-by-step plan
• Helpful resources
• Task list
• Weather
• Open loops from yesterday

Wind-down Priority

When you respond to the 10:30pm prompt, the system: 1. Captures your priority for tomorrow 2. Generates actionable suggestions 3. Breaks it into steps 4. Identifies resources 5. Saves to memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md 6. Includes in next morning's brief

Weekly Review Questions

The Sunday 8pm review asks:

Where am I?

• What are you feeling?
• What's bothering you?
• What were this week's wins?
• What's coming up next week?

What do I do next?

• What's the big thing to address?
• What are your calendar commitments?
• What can you deprioritize?
• What self-care can you add?

Customization

Changing Prayer/Affirmation

Edit the prayer text in the cron job configuration or morning brief script.

Changing Focus Area

Update the default focus area in HEARTBEAT.md:

### Focus
Your default focus area here

Adding Custom Sections

Modify the morning brief script to include additional data sources or sections.

Modifying Times

Adjust cron expressions to change when prompts fire:

• 0 7 * * * = 7:00am daily
• 30 8 * * * = 8:30am daily
• 0 20 * * 0 = 8:00pm Sundays
• 30 22 * * * = 10:30pm daily
• 0 23 * * * = 11:00pm daily

File Structure

workspace/
├── memory/
│   ├── YYYY-MM-DD.md          # Daily wind-down responses
│   ├── google-tasks.json      # Synced tasks
│   ├── stripe-data.json       # ARR data
│   └── heartbeat-state.json   # Rhythm state
├── skills/daily-rhythm/
│   ├── scripts/
│   │   ├── sync-google-tasks.py
│   │   ├── sync-stripe-arr.py
│   │   └── morning-brief.sh
│   └── references/
│       └── CONFIGURATION.md   # This file
└── HEARTBEAT.md               # Rhythm schedule

Troubleshooting

Google Tasks Not Syncing

• Check credentials.json exists and is valid
• Run sync script manually to see errors
• Verify Tasks API is enabled in Google Cloud

Stripe ARR Not Showing

• Check .env.stripe exists with valid API key
• Verify Stripe account has active subscriptions
• Run sync script manually to see errors

Cron Jobs Not Firing

• Check cron is installed: crontab -l
• Verify paths in cron entries are correct
• Check system logs for errors

Morning Brief Missing Data

• Ensure sync scripts run successfully
• Check memory files exist and contain data
• Verify file paths in configuration

Best Practices

1. Reply to wind-down prompts for the best morning brief experience 2. Keep Google Tasks updated so briefs reflect current priorities 3. Do weekly reviews to stay aligned with goals 4. Customize focus areas as your priorities change 5. Adjust timing to match your natural rhythms

Support

For issues or feature requests, consult the skill documentation or create an issue in the skill repository.