Mindful Suite

Hi, I'm Terry Xu.

I live in Boston with my partner and our two kids.

My journey with technology began early, eventually landing me a software engineering role at Twitter in 2013 and other startups. In all those places, I pushed myself hard—always striving to be a high achiever. But behind the scenes, I was grappling with ADHD and anxiety, constantly battling burnout, insomnia, and spells of depression.

In 2014, driven by a deep desire to find my purpose, I began exploring the growth mindset and personal development. That curiosity grew into bold action: in 2019 I founded Mindful Suite, hoping to answer a question that I couldn't shake—how can we use technology to help us live more intentionally, not just to get more done?

In 2021, I founded Cuely, a workplace mindfulness startup, raised VC funding, and even won Product Hunt awards. Despite pouring all of myself into that journey, it ended in failure—a tough, humbling experience. In the aftermath, from 2023 onward, I paused to reflect deeply, got support from a wonderful therapist, and grew all over again, this time with new priorities.

Now, Mindful Suite is not just a product—it's a distillation of my personal journey. It's designed for people like me who value depth, honesty, and an ongoing commitment to self-understanding.

Core Values

The beliefs that guide everything behind Mindful Suite.

Agency

I choose my own path, and trust my own judgment, even—and especially—when it goes against convention.

Self-Compassion

I refuse to treat myself as a machine. Kindness comes first, performance second.

Initiative

I do not wait for permission, approval, or the perfect moment. I act. The world moves because I move.

Healthy Dopamine

I claim joy, play, and balance as non-negotiable essentials, not bonuses. I will not bargain with my wellbeing.

The Mindful Suite Approach

The Mindful Suite approach is simple, direct, and powerful — four steps anyone can take each day for real change.

Embrace the Present

We believe in meeting ourselves exactly as we are, with clarity and acceptance. Here and now is always enough.

Envision Without Limit

We trust the power of imagination and spacious dreams. Life expands when we do not limit what we can become.

Commit with Clarity

We honor the choices we make and dedicate ourselves fully. Intention and responsibility light our way.

Act with Presence & Grace

Every action matters. We strive to move through the world with presence, integrity, and gentle strength.