How the Delulu vs Realistic Score works

The calculator outputs a Reality Check Score between 0 and 100. Higher scores mean your expectations are more grounded in evidence and planning. Lower scores mean you’re leaning more on vibes, assumptions, and wishful thinking.

Each slider is 1–10. We convert it into a 0–100 sub‑score using a simple mapping: subScore = (value − 1) / 9 × 100. That means a 1 becomes 0, a 10 becomes 100, and everything else scales in between.

Not every factor matters equally. Evidence and planning are the strongest signals of “realistic.” So we weight them more:

• Evidence level: 18%
• Plan clarity: 16%
• Timeline realism: 14%
• Effort consistency: 14%
• Risk awareness: 12%
• Feedback acceptance: 12%
• Signal vs noise: 8%
• Confidence calibration: 6%

The weighted average becomes your final 0–100 score. This is intentionally transparent: the calculator is “Omni‑style” in the sense that you can understand and audit it.

Numbers are boring. So we convert your score into a meme‑friendly label:

• 0–30: 🫧 Ultra Delulu — vibes are doing cardio, receipts are asleep.
• 31–50: 🦋 Soft Delulu — hopeful, but a little ungrounded.
• 51–70: ⚖️ Balanced — optimism + reality are sharing the wheel.
• 71–85: 🧱 Realistic Builder — strong plans, real evidence, steady effort.
• 86–100: 🧠 Reality CEO — calm, clear, and strategically grounded.

A key idea: you can be ambitious and still be realistic. “Delulu” becomes powerful when it graduates into a plan. That’s what the high scores represent: hope + action + receipts.

Examples (so you know what to expect)

These examples show how different styles of thinking land on the scale. Your numbers don’t need to be perfect — they just help you spot patterns.

• Evidence: 9
• Timeline: 7
• Plan: 8
• Feedback: 7
• Risk: 7
• Effort: 8
• Signal/noise: 7
• Confidence: 7

This typically lands in Realistic Builder or Reality CEO. The dream is real, because the steps are real.

• Evidence: 4
• Timeline: 3
• Plan: 4
• Feedback: 4
• Risk: 3
• Effort: 5
• Signal/noise: 3
• Confidence: 8

Often lands in Soft Delulu. Confidence is high, but receipts + timeline + risk awareness are low. Fixable with one thing: a real plan.

• Evidence: 6
• Timeline: 6
• Plan: 6
• Feedback: 7
• Risk: 6
• Effort: 6
• Signal/noise: 6
• Confidence: 6

Usually lands in Balanced. This is the “healthy default” for most people — hopeful, but not ignoring reality.

What to do with your score

The best way to use this calculator is to turn it into one small action. If your score is low, you don’t need to kill the dream — you need to add structure. If your score is high, don’t become boring — keep the ambition, but stay grounded.

• Find one receipt: What evidence would upgrade your belief from “vibe” to “signal”?
• Write the next step: One concrete action within 24 hours.
• Add a timeline buffer: Double your timeline, then take the first step anyway.
• Ask one honest person: “What am I missing?” (and actually listen).

• Pick a measurable goal: evidence grows when you measure outcomes.
• Reduce noise: fewer inputs, more execution.
• Do a weekly review: adjust plan based on what actually happened.

• Protect your focus: you’re effective because you’re consistent.
• Keep the spark: realism without optimism can become fear. Keep a bold vision.
• Ship something: the ultimate “receipt” is output.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is “delulu” a real psychological term?

  Not in a clinical sense. Online, “delulu” is slang for unrealistic expectations or wishful thinking. This calculator uses the meme meaning — not a medical definition.

• Can a low score be a good thing?

  Sometimes. Delulu energy can help you start, take risks, and imagine something bigger. The trick is upgrading from vibes to receipts: evidence, steps, and feedback.

• How can I raise my score quickly?

  The fastest upgrades are: write a concrete next step, add timeline realism, and get one “receipt” (a real metric, real feedback, or a small shipped result).

• Does this store my data?

  Only locally on your device (browser storage) for “Load last” and saved results. Nothing is sent to a server by this page.

• Is this a diagnosis?

  No. It’s for entertainment and self‑reflection only. If you’re concerned about mental health, consider speaking with a qualified professional.