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Why communication style matters

The core intent of Bearmore is to help people spend time engaging in evidence-based activities that can truly make a difference. So we purpose built guides for all activities. This Field Note explains what makes a guide work in practice, accurate instructions, clarity for beginners and experienced people alike, and a duration that actually helps. It also looks at an extra layer that matters more than people expect, communication style, and why the way a guide speaks can affect whether you stick with it.

Understanding pre and post reflection scales

Every time you start an activity in Bearmore, you’ll answer a quick check-in before you begin, then again at the end. These pre and post reflections are simple on purpose, they help you notice where you’re starting from, and how you feel when you finish. This article explains why we use five short scales (energy, calm, mood, focus, enjoyment), where the format came from, and why the wording is designed to feel human, not clinical. Over time, those check-ins power the personal insights you see in the app.

Understanding gains: Your guide to progress on Bearmore

Gains are Bearmore’s way of showing progress in a way that connects to what you care about. Each time you log an activity, you earn gains based on what you did, how long you did it for, and how consistently you’ve been showing up, mapped back to your what matters statement. Here’s the thinking behind the system, why it rewards effort over perfection, and why “more” can taper off when you push past useful ranges. The aim is clearer feedback that helps you build momentum and stay aligned.

What matters: Your life. Your priorities. Not a preset plan.

Most wellbeing apps start with a preset list of goals, then ask you to squeeze your life into it. Bearmore flips that, you define what you want to work on, in your own words, and the app adapts around you. This article explains how your what matters statement is translated into evidence-backed focus areas, then used to personalise recommendations. The aim is simple, less guesswork, and a plan that makes sense for your priorities and the way you actually live.

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Time well spent

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The Bearmore app’s Game plan screen, showing days left in the cycle, sessions completed and planned, and the next journaling session
The Bearmore app’s Insights screen, showing breath work duration and frequency, practice level, and a gains breakdown
The Bearmore app’s home screen, showing the highest-priority session and quick links for each interest