A guide for your sessions with Esther
40 positive psychology questions to ask Esther
Esther is Dextego's AI motivation coach. Bring her a real situation, use the prompt below to open the conversation, then pull from these questions to go deeper.
What is positive psychology?
Positive psychology is the scientific study of what helps people flourish: strengths, values, resilience, and well-being, rather than only diagnosing what's wrong. It asks a different set of questions: What's already working? Which strengths can I lean on? What small, evidence-based shift moves me forward this week?
Esther draws on these same principles. Instead of only troubleshooting a problem, she helps you notice your own patterns, name the strengths you're overlooking, and turn insight into a concrete next step, privately and without pressure.
Start with this prompt
Paste this into your session with Esther, filling in your own situation, then let the conversation branch into the questions below.
“Here's what's happening: [describe situation]. Can you help me identify what might be affecting my motivation, point out any strengths I'm overlooking, highlight any thinking patterns or assumptions that could be holding me back, and suggest three practical next steps I can take this week?”
Questions to ask Esther
Organized by what you're working through. Tap the copy icon to bring any question straight into your conversation.
Self-Awareness & Motivation
- Why do I keep losing motivation halfway through projects?
- What patterns do you notice in what motivates me?
- What values seem to be driving my decisions?
- What kind of environment helps me perform at my best?
- What might be getting in the way of my motivation right now?
Strengths & Personal Growth
- Based on our conversations, what are my biggest strengths?
- Which strengths am I underusing?
- How can I use my strengths to overcome this challenge?
- What habits seem to contribute most to my success?
- What qualities do I rely on when things get difficult?
Mindset & Psychology
- What thinking patterns might be holding me back?
- Are there any cognitive biases or assumptions I should challenge?
- How else could I interpret this situation?
- What limiting beliefs do I seem to have?
- What emotional needs might be influencing my decisions?
Resilience & Confidence
- How can I bounce back after this setback?
- What can I learn from this experience?
- How can I build more resilience in situations like this?
- What's within my control, and what should I let go of?
- How can I regain confidence after failing?
Productivity & Goal Achievement
- Help me turn this goal into a realistic action plan.
- What's the smallest next step I should take today?
- How can I stay consistent without burning out?
- What habits would have the biggest impact on my goals?
- What's preventing me from taking action?
Reflection & Pattern Recognition
- What recurring themes have you noticed across our conversations?
- Where do you think I'm making progress that I haven't noticed?
- What blind spots might I have?
- What should I reflect on before making this decision?
- If you were coaching me, what would you challenge me to improve?
Career & Workplace
- How can I become a more effective leader?
- How can I stay motivated at work when I feel stuck?
- What strengths should I lean on in this situation?
- How can I handle this difficult conversation confidently?
- What would high-performing people do differently here?
Well-Being & Balance
- Am I showing signs of burnout?
- How can I balance ambition with rest?
- What daily habits would improve my overall well-being?
- How can I celebrate progress without losing momentum?
- What routine would best support my goals and energy?
Ready to talk it through with Esther?
Bring a real situation, use the prompt above, and let her help you find what's actually in your way.
Meet Esther, your AI motivation coach