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.
Source cards
- Batch 01 source hierarchy, unknown-cell, and correction rulesReview policy · checked 2026-08-26
Editorial review
Brian Yun, MDCo-founder & CEO · Reviewed August 26, 2026
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