Dependency Check

Leaning on tools isn't bad — leaning on them without knowing how much is. The tell is a quiet "I couldn't do this without it" that you've never tested. This measures the reliance honestly: where it actually is, a small experiment to feel it (a day without, a task done manually), what skill has quietly atrophied, and how to rebuild it. Addiction isn't the problem; unmeasured addiction is.

What This Skill Produces

• The honest read — where your reliance actually sits (and whether it's fine or has tipped into a problem)
• A measurement test — a low-stakes "go without it briefly" experiment to reveal the true degree (only how you notice the gap tells you)
• The atrophied capability — what skill or confidence has quietly weakened from outsourcing
• A rebuild plan — how to reclaim the muscle without swearing off the tool entirely (usually — balance, not abstinence)
• A monitoring habit — a periodic self-check so dependence stays measured, not silent

Required Inputs

Ask for these if not provided:

• The thing — the tool, app, habit, or AI you might be over-relying on
• Why you're asking — a nagging feeling, a specific incident, general curiosity
• What it does for you — the capability it provides
• How you'd feel without it — your honest guess (which the test will check)