User Guide
Everything you need to get the most out of BeReady. From your first sign-up to mastering the practice workflow.
Getting Started
Getting started with BeReady takes just a few minutes. Here's what to expect.
Create Your Account
Sign up with your email address and password. You'll be ready to go in seconds.
Complete the Onboarding Questionnaire
A quick questionnaire (~15 seconds) personalizes your experience. You'll choose:
- Relationship stage — New, Early Stages, or Established
- Conversation type — Presenting Myself, Requesting Change, or Addressing Conflict
- Primary purpose — First Impression, Explore, Convince, or Oppose
- Strengths & weaknesses — Control the topic, Control emotions, Show empathy
- Seligman character strength — Choose one of 24 strengths (e.g., Curiosity, Bravery, Humor) to leverage in your practice
Start Practicing
These choices shape the AI-generated questions you'll receive. You can update them anytime from your profile.
Setting Up Your Avatar
Your avatar is a personalized practice companion that appears throughout your sessions.
Photo Upload
Upload a photo (JPG, PNG, or GIF, max 5MB) that becomes your avatar's face during practice sessions.
Voice Sample
Record a short voice sample (up to 10 seconds). This will be used for future voice features.
Choose a Practice Space
Your practice space is the background environment displayed during sessions. Three modes are available:
Choose from three presets: Cozy Living Room (warm, comfortable), Peaceful Garden (natural, calming), or Modern Office (professional, focused).
Describe your ideal space in words and let AI generate a custom background for you.
Upload your own custom background image. Coming soon.
You can change your avatar and space anytime from the dashboard by clicking "Edit Avatar".
Your Dashboard
The dashboard is your home base after signing in. It shows a personalized greeting along with the Seligman strength you're currently leveraging.
New Session
Start a new practice session
View Diary
Browse all past sessions
Edit Avatar
Customize avatar & space
Below the quick actions, you'll see any active sessions (with progress bars showing how far along you are) and your recently completed sessions for quick review.
Creating a Practice Session
Sessions are the core of BeReady. Each session focuses on one conversation you want to prepare for.
Click "New Session"
From your dashboard, click the "New Session" card to begin.
Enter a Title
Give your session a descriptive title, e.g., "Asking for a raise" or "Setting boundaries with a friend."
Describe the Situation
Write a description (at least 20 characters) covering:
- WHO — Who are you talking to?
- WHAT — What do you want to achieve?
- CONCERNS — Any worries or blockers?
AI Generates Your Questions
Based on your profile and situation description, the AI generates personalized guiding questions to help you prepare.
The Practice Workflow
Each session consists of one or more iterations. Each iteration follows a 5-step workflow designed to deepen your preparation with each round.
After completing all 5 steps, you can choose to finish the session or start another iteration with refined questions based on your performance. Most users find 2–3 iterations ideal.
Step 1: Reflection Questions
The AI generates personalized questions organized into four categories:
Feelings & Needs
Explore your emotional state and core needs going into the conversation.
Goals & Boundaries
Clarify what you want to achieve and the limits you'll set.
Assumptions & Perspectives
Challenge your assumptions and consider the other person's viewpoint.
Concrete Asks & Next Steps
Define specific requests and actionable next steps.
You can also set an optional intention statement — a short phrase capturing what you want to focus on during this round. Your avatar will present the questions to guide your preparation.
Step 2: Recording
After reviewing your questions, it's time to practice. Use your browser's webcam to record yourself saying what you'd say in the real conversation.
- A live video preview shows your camera feed
- A real-time duration indicator tracks recording length
- Click "Stop" when you're finished
- Re-record if you want another take, or save to move on
Your browser will ask for camera/microphone permission the first time. Recordings are saved securely to your account.
Step 3: Playback & Tagging
Watch your recording and tag key moments to build self-awareness. Eight predefined tags help you mark significant points:
Tagging is optional but recommended. Over time, your tags reveal patterns — which emotions come up most, where you tend to lose focus, and what you consistently do well.
Step 4: Reflection
After reviewing your recording, take a moment to reflect. You'll answer four prompts:
How are you feeling now?
Check in with your emotional state after practicing.
What went well?
Identify the parts that felt natural or strong.
What surprised you?
Note any unexpected insights or reactions.
Transcript (optional)
Paste or type what you actually said for AI analysis.
Honest reflections lead to better AI feedback. The more detail you provide, the more personalized your next iteration will be.
Step 5: AI Feedback
After submitting your reflection, the AI analyzes your session and provides structured feedback:
Strength Leveraged
How you used your selected Seligman character strength during the practice.
Focus for Improvement
A specific area to work on in your next iteration.
Revised Questions
Refined guiding questions based on what you've practiced so far.
Next Practice Focus
A concrete prompt to guide your next round of practice.
After reviewing your feedback, you can either finish the session or start another iteration. A new iteration loops you back to Step 1 with the AI's refined questions, letting you go deeper with each round.
Practice Diary
The Practice Diary is a complete record of all your sessions. Access it from the dashboard by clicking "View Diary".
Tips & Best Practices
Focus on one conversation per session
Trying to prepare for multiple conversations at once dilutes the quality of your practice.
Aim for 2–3 iterations
Each round builds on the last. Most users see the biggest improvement after the second or third iteration.
Be honest in your reflections
The AI feedback quality depends directly on the honesty and detail of your reflection responses.
Review your diary regularly
Looking back at past sessions helps you spot growth patterns and areas that need ongoing attention.
Practice close to the real conversation
Practicing shortly before the actual conversation maximizes the confidence boost you carry in.
Use tags consistently
Consistent tagging across sessions reveals patterns — which emotions come up most, where you shine, and where to focus.
Ready to Start Practicing?
Create your free account and begin preparing for your most important conversations.
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