Separate One Fact From One Unknown
Whena changed situation feels unclear
Write one fact you can verify about the change, then one question you cannot answer yet. Keep guesses and explanations off both lines.
Why it works
Unknowns are not facts with bad endings. Give them a question mark instead of letting them borrow the authority of what you know.
Start tiny
Write one verified fact.
What you’ll notice
The page holds what is known, what is not and where you might look next.
When it slips
If your ‘fact’ includes a guess about another person's motives or the future, move it to the question line. You can leave that question open.
Llewellyn-Beardsley, J. et al. (2019). Characteristics of mental health recovery narratives: Systematic review and narrative synthesis. PLOS ONE, 14(3), e0214678. Read the source ↗ The review describes varied narratives; this two-line fact/question distinction is an original editorial decision aid, not a tested intervention.
Foundation: Small recurring actions with little setup. Choose anchors that fit your day.
