FAQ
What is Peak Self?
Guided practices, read aloud one step at a time. You choose a notebook, a practice written as steps, and a voice guides you through it, waiting for you at each step. The practices come from several traditions, from mindfulness to parts work.
Do I need any experience?
No. Each notebook says its level, and most are for anyone. The welcome videos show how a session works in about two and a half minutes.
What happens in a session?
The guide reads a step, then waits. When you are ready, say “next” or tap Next. You can also say “repeat”, “back”, “pause” or “help”. Some steps ask a question you answer with yes or no.
If you would rather not speak, turn on Move on by itself, and each step moves on at its chime.
What do I need?
A phone or a computer, and headphones if you have them. Spoken commands work in most browsers, and you can always tap instead.
Can I stop and come back later?
Yes. Choose how long you have before you begin, or end the session whenever you like. Next time, the notebook offers to continue from the step where you stopped.
Is this therapy?
No. Peak Self offers self-guided practices. It is not therapy or medical care and does not replace either. If you are struggling, please see Crisis help.
What does Peak Self keep about my sessions?
Which notebook you ran, when, and how long each step took, so your journal can show you your own practice. It never keeps what you thought or felt during a step. Notes you choose to write in your journal are kept, and only you can see them. More in Privacy.
Can I write my own notebooks?
Yes. The notebook editor lets you write a practice in your own words, step by step, and run it the same way. You can share it with someone, and they get a copy of their own.
Can I suggest a change to a notebook?
Yes. Pause a session, or open a step in your journal, and choose Suggest a change. It goes to the person who wrote the notebook. You can also suggest a notebook you would like to see, at the bottom of any module’s page.