The weekly check-in
The check-in is the heartbeat of First Six: a few seconds, once a week, to say how you're actually travelling. It's not a survey and it's not a test — it's a quick way to notice your own pattern and, if you want, to put a hand up.
How it works
- Pick the face that fits
You'll see a small row of faces, from thriving to having a hard time. Tap the one that matches your week. That's the whole thing.
- Add a word if you want
Some weeks you can add a short note or pick what's going on. Optional, always.
- Ask for a hand, if you need one
If you choose an option that says you could use support, First Six points you straight to raising a help request — no extra hunting.
If you don't feel like checking in, tap "maybe later" and it'll leave you alone for that week. Skipping is genuinely fine — it's better than a forced answer, and it doesn't count against you anywhere.
Your history
Your past check-ins show as a little row of faces across the weeks, so you can see your own arc at a glance. Tap one to see when it was and any note you left. This view is for you.
Who sees it
Staff never see your individual face next to your name in a feed. They see the cohort's overall picture — and even that hides small groups so no one is identifiable. The exception is when you explicitly ask for help: then the right person sees that request, because that's the point of asking. The full detail is in who sees my check-ins and what staff see.
Common questions
Do I have to check in every week?
No. It's always optional, and "maybe later" skips the week cleanly.
Will a bad week get me in trouble?
Never. A check-in is not a grade or a flag. The only thing that reaches a staff member is a help request you choose to send.
Can I change my answer?
The check-in captures how you felt at that moment. There's no wrong answer to fix — next week is a fresh one.
Related
The fastest answer is usually one question away.