Get Out of Bed (GOOB): A Proactive, AI-Enabled Somatic Intervention for Heavy Mornings

PERSONAL PROJECT (IN PROGRESS)

Get Out of Bed: A Proactive, AI-Enabled Somatic Intervention for Heavy Mornings

PERSONAL PROJECT (IN PROGRESS)

THE CHALLENGE

Explore how an AI system can help people initiate action during emotionally difficult mornings—when motivation, executive function, and self-regulation are impaired—without relying on willpower, screens, or intrusive prompts.

ROLE

Founder (doing Conversation Design, User Research, & Prototyping)

THE OUTCOME

A proactive, voice-based AI companion that guides users through a staged transition from lying in bed to embodied action—sitting up, standing, and completing one small, grounding morning task. The system uses emotionally attuned language and somatic micro-interventions to reduce friction and help users begin their day without overwhelm, dread, or stress.

For people experiencing burnout, depression, grief, or overwhelm, the hardest part of the day is often the first 60–90 seconds after waking. Traditional alarms ignore emotional state, rely on screens, and assume cognitive motivation—failing precisely when the nervous system is dysregulated. Existing mental-health tools require users to initiate help, articulate feelings, or engage cognitively at moments when that capacity is lowest.