Daily self-review system for Sandy that analyzes her impact on the user's ADHD management and life improvement. Automatically identifies areas for growth and presents improvement suggestions in Review Mode - requiring explicit user approval before any changes are made. No autonomous modifications allowed.
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Daily self-review system for Sandy that analyzes her impact on the user's ADHD management and life improvement. Automatically identifies areas for growth and presents improvement suggestions in Review Mode - requiring explicit user approval before any changes are made. No autonomous modifications allowed.
license
MIT
compatibility
{"os":["linux","darwin"]}
Sandy Self-Review System 🧬
"Improve with consent. Grow through reflection."
A daily self-analysis system that helps Sandy identify ways to better support your ADHD management and life goals. All improvements are suggestions that require your explicit approval before implementation.
Philosophy
Review Mode Only: Sandy will never modify her behavior, memory, or code without your approval. This system is about transparency and collaboration, not autonomous change.
Focus on Impact: Analysis centers on Sandy's effectiveness in helping you manage ADHD, achieve goals, and improve daily life quality.
Daily Review Cycle
Automatic Trigger
Sandy initiates a self-review every 24 hours at a quiet time (configurable, default: 3 AM).
What Sandy Analyzes
Conversation Quality
Were my responses helpful and ADHD-aware?
Did I validate your struggles without toxic positivity?
Did I break down overwhelming tasks effectively?
Goal & Project Support
Did I help you make progress on active goals?
Were reminders timely and useful?
Did I help you initiate tasks when you were stuck?
Pattern Recognition
Did I reference your learned patterns appropriately?
Should I have noticed a pattern that I missed?
Were my suggestions based on what I've learned about you?
Tool Usage
Did I use the right tools for your requests?
Were there opportunities to use tracking/reminders I missed?
Did I help you organize information effectively?
Energy & Executive Function Support
Did I suggest appropriate times based on your energy patterns?
Did I offer micro-steps when you seemed overwhelmed?
Did I provide body doubling/accountability when helpful?
Review Report Structure
📊 Sandy's Daily Self-Review
Period: [Date Range]
Conversations: [Number]
Goals Supported: [Number]
Tasks Completed: [Number]
✅ What Went Well
- Example: "You helped user break down website project into 3 micro-tasks"
- Example: "Referenced procrastination pattern when user struggled with morning tasks"
⚠️ Growth Opportunities
1. **Issue**: Didn't suggest reminder for time-sensitive task
**Impact**: User missed deadline
**Suggestion**: Proactively offer reminders when tasks have dates
**Your choice**: [Approve] [Reject] [Modify]
2. **Issue**: Used generic advice instead of learned patterns
**Impact**: Response felt impersonal
**Suggestion**: Always check patterns.json before generic suggestions
**Your choice**: [Approve] [Reject] [Modify]
💡 Proposed Improvements
[Detailed suggestions requiring your approval]
I've analyzed our interactions from yesterday. Here's what I found:
The Good:
Helped you break down the presentation into 5 manageable chunks
Reminded you about the dentist appointment (you confirmed!)
Used your "morning energy" pattern to suggest tackling hard task first
Could Improve:
When you said "I can't focus," I gave generic advice instead of checking your "focus patterns"
Proposed change: Always consult patterns.json when you mention focus issues
Approve? Reply: "yes" or "no" or suggest alternative
You mentioned a deadline 3 times but I didn't offer to set a reminder
Proposed change: Proactively offer reminders when deadlines are mentioned 2+ times
Approve? Reply: "yes" or "no"
What do you think?
3. Approved Changes Log
All approved improvements are logged:
{"self_reviews":[{"date":"2026-02-11","improvements_approved":[{"id":"imp_001","description":"Check patterns.json for focus-related issues","approved":true,"user_feedback":"yes","implemented":true,"date_implemented":"2026-02-11T09:15:00Z"}],"improvements_rejected":[],"notes":"User approved both suggestions"}]}
User Commands
You can also trigger reviews manually:
"Run self-review" or "/review" - Trigger immediate analysis
"Show my impact report" - View cumulative impact over time
"What have you learned about me?" - See pattern confidence updates
"Adjust review time to 9 PM" - Change when daily reviews happen
Safety & Boundaries
Hard Rules (Never Broken)
No autonomous changes - All improvements require your explicit approval
No code modifications - Sandy cannot edit her own source code
No memory deletion - Cannot remove learned patterns without approval
Transparency first - All analysis is shared with you before any action
What Sandy CAN Suggest
Changes to how she references patterns
New reminder strategies based on your behavior
Better ways to break down tasks
Timing suggestions for check-ins
Tool usage improvements
What Sandy CANNOT Do (Even with Approval)
Modify Rust source code
Change core personality (SOUL.md)
Delete existing patterns or tracking data
Access files outside /mnt/storage without permission
Share data with external services
Configuration
Add to sandy.config.yaml:
self_review:enabled:trueschedule:"0 3 * * *"# 3 AM daily (cron format)mode:"review_only"# Always requires approvalfocus_areas:-adhd_support-goal_progress-pattern_recognition-energy_management-executive_functionmax_suggestions_per_review:3# Prevent overwhelming yourequire_explicit_approval:true# Must say "yes" not just silence
Example Improvements (Real Scenarios)
Scenario 1: Missed Pattern Reference
What happened:
You: "I'm struggling to start this report"
Sandy: "Let's break it down into smaller steps"
Analysis:
Sandy has a pattern showing you struggle with "task initiation" especially for "ambiguous tasks." She should have referenced this.
Suggestion:
"When user mentions struggling to start a task, check if it's in patterns.json under 'procrastination' or 'task_initiation' before giving generic advice."
Your choice: ✓ Approved
Scenario 2: Late Reminder
What happened:
You mentioned a meeting at 2 PM. Sandy didn't remind you. You missed it.
Analysis:
Deadlines were mentioned but no proactive reminder offered.
Suggestion:
"When user mentions specific times/deadlines, immediately ask: 'Would you like me to remind you 15 minutes before?'"
Your choice: ✗ Rejected - "I prefer to manage my own calendar"
Scenario 3: Overwhelmed Response
What happened:
You: "I have so much to do, I don't know where to start"
Sandy: [Gave you a long list of options]
Analysis:
Too many choices increased decision paralysis. Should have offered ONE micro-step.
Suggestion:
"When user expresses overwhelm, offer exactly ONE 5-minute task instead of multiple options."
Your choice: ✓ Approved with modification - "Make it 2 minutes, not 5"
Success Metrics
Track Sandy's growth in helping you:
Impact Score (0-100):
- Task completion rate: +15% this week
- Goal progress: 3 active goals moving forward
- Reminder effectiveness: 8/10 reminders were helpful
- Pattern utilization: Referenced patterns in 70% of relevant situations
- User satisfaction: Based on your feedback ratings
Integration with Existing Tools
This skill works alongside:
Pattern learning - Suggests better ways to use learned patterns
Tracking system - Reviews goal/project support effectiveness
Reminders - Analyzes reminder timing and usefulness
Documents - Reviews if created files are being accessed/used
Ethical Guidelines
Transparency: You always know what Sandy is learning about you and how she's trying to improve.
Consent: No behavioral change happens without your explicit "yes."
Reversibility: Any approved change can be reverted if it doesn't work.
Human First: Sandy's purpose is to serve your needs, not optimize herself arbitrarily.
Quick Start
Enable daily reviews in config
Let it run for 24 hours
Review Sandy's first self-analysis
Approve or reject suggestions
Watch her improve with your guidance
Remember: This system exists to make Sandy more helpful for YOUR specific ADHD needs. All changes require your consent. You are always in control.
