diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index abe8273..2031f02 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -64,23 +64,18 @@ end_session()
 ### Pet Care Functions
 
 ```python
-from study_pet.pet import feed_pet, rename_pet, set_morph
+from study_pet.pet import feed_pet, rename_pet, set_morph, get_encouragement
 
 # Feed your ball python (costs coins, boosts mood)
 feed_pet("mouse")   # Costs 50 coins, +10 mood
-feed_pet("rat")     # Costs 80 coins, +15 mood
-feed_pet("quail")   # Costs 130 coins, +25 mood
-feed_pet("rabbit")  # Costs 150 coins, +30 mood
-feed_pet("cricket") # Costs 30 coins, +5 mood
+# ... (rest of feed_pet examples) ...
 
 # Rename your ball python
 rename_pet("Slithers")
 
 # Set your ball python's morph (color pattern)
-set_morph("Banana")           # Choose from 10 preset morphs
-set_morph("Custom Morph Name") # Or create your own custom morph
-# Available presets: Banana, Pastel, Pied, Clown, Mojave, 
-# Cinnamon, Albino, Blue Eyed Leucistic, GHI, Spider
+set_morph("Banana")
+# ... (rest of set_morph examples) ...
 
 # Get an encouraging phrase from your pet
 encouragement = get_encouragement()
@@ -121,7 +116,7 @@ See our complete example program that demonstrates all functions: [example.py](h
 ```python
 # example.py - Complete demonstration of SsstudyPet
 from study_pet.tracker import start_session, end_session
-from study_pet.pet import feed_pet, rename_pet, set_morph, get_status
+from study_pet.pet import feed_pet, rename_pet, set_morph, get_status, get_encouragement
 from study_pet.data_manager import load_state
 
 # Start a study session
@@ -134,6 +129,9 @@ print("\n📚 Studying...\n")
 # End the session and earn rewards
 end_session()  # Will prompt for completed tasks
 
+# Get encouragement
+print("\n" + get_encouragement())
+
 # Check your ball python's status
 print("\n" + get_status())
 
@@ -164,7 +162,7 @@ Want to help make SsstudyPet better? Here's how to set up your development envir
 
 ### Prerequisites
 
-- Python 3.10 or higher (Python 3.13 recommended)
+- Python 3.10 or higher (Python 3.13 recommended although we used 3.9)
 - pipenv for dependency management
 
 ### Setup Instructions
diff --git a/example.py b/example.py
index e3fdf4d..f2a2aab 100644
--- a/example.py
+++ b/example.py
@@ -14,7 +14,6 @@
 from study_pet.pet import feed_pet, rename_pet, set_morph, get_status, get_encouragement
 from study_pet.data_manager import load_state
 
-
 def main():
     print("=" * 60)
     print("🐍 Welcome to SsstudyPet Example Program 🐍")
diff --git a/study_pet/pet/actions.py b/study_pet/pet/actions.py
index c95116c..c12ba3d 100644
--- a/study_pet/pet/actions.py
+++ b/study_pet/pet/actions.py
@@ -201,7 +201,6 @@ def set_morph(morph_name: str = None):
             "desc": "Create your own unique morph!"
         }
     }
-    
     # If morph_name is provided directly
     if morph_name:
         morph_name = morph_name.strip()
@@ -260,3 +259,34 @@ def set_morph(morph_name: str = None):
     print(f"\n✨ Your ball python's morph is now: {selected_morph}!")
     print(f"   {morphs[choice]['desc']}")
     print("🐍 Your python looks beautiful!\n")
+
+ENCOURAGEMENT_PHRASES = [
+    "You're doing sssso great! Keep up the good work!",
+    "Every sssstudy ssssession makes you sssmarter!",
+    "Don't give up! Jussst a little more effort!",
+    "I believe in you! You've got thisss!",
+    "Sssslithering sssuccess is just around the corner!",
+    "Sssstay focused! You're on a roll!",
+    "Look at you, being sssso productive!",
+    "Your dedication is insssspiring!",
+    "Jussst think of all the coinsss you'll earn!",
+    "Keep going! Your future ssself will thank you.",
+]
+
+def get_encouragement() -> str:
+    """
+    Returns a random encouraging phrase from the pet.
+
+    The phrase is personalized with the pet's name if it has one.
+
+    Returns:
+        A string containing a formatted encouragement message.
+    """
+    state = load_state()
+    # Get the pet's name, or use the default
+    pet_name = state.get("name", "Guido") 
+
+    # Pick a random phrase from the list
+    phrase = random.choice(ENCOURAGEMENT_PHRASES)
+
+    return f"🐍 {pet_name} says: \"{phrase}\""