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Treat monitoring data as experimental evidence requiring

Treat monitoring data as experimental evidence requiring curiosity rather than verdict requiring judgment to prevent shame-based abandonment.

Why This Is a Principle

Derives from Behavior-focused negative self-evaluation is psychologically (behavior vs. identity evaluation) and Guilt motivates approach behaviors while shame motivates (guilt vs. shame behavioral outcomes). Prescribes interpretive stance that prevents monitoring avoidance. Critical for system sustainability.

The act of measuring creates a commitment loop — what you track, you take responsibility for.