Reusable framework

Four questions for a daily accountability check-in

Ask what you intended to do, what actually happened, what got in the way, and the smallest realistic next action. The purpose is clarity, not scoring or promising an outcome.

Sources checked 2026-08-26Reviewed by Brian Yun, MD

The four questions

  • What did I intend to do?
  • What actually happened?
  • What got in the way?
  • What is the smallest realistic next action?
Synthetic example - not a real user conversation or testimonial
CoachYou planned a short walk after lunch. How did it go?
UserI skipped it because the afternoon got busy.
CoachWhat was the main obstacle: time, energy, or something else?
UserTime. I went straight into another meeting.
CoachWhat is a smaller next step that still feels realistic?
UserA ten-minute walk before my first meeting tomorrow.

This fictional transcript demonstrates reflection and user-controlled planning only. It does not promise an outcome.

Know when to stop the generic check-in

Avoid moral labels, interrogation, diagnosis, and goals the person did not choose. Concerning symptoms, disordered eating, medication, or another issue requiring clinical judgment belongs with qualified help.

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Editorial review

Brian Yun, MDCo-founder & CEO · Reviewed August 26, 2026
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