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For two-way door decisions where reversal costs under one week of effort, set a decision deadline of 24 hours or less regardless of how the decision feels emotionally.
When witnessing unfixable suffering, override the fixing reflex by repeatedly returning attention to the person's face, voice, and body language rather than your own internal planning, to maintain presence without absorption.
For low-intensity/low-persistence emotions, apply affect labeling only (5 seconds); for moderate-intensity/moderate-persistence, write for 5-10 minutes; for high-intensity/high-persistence, use full 15-20 minute protocol across multiple sessions.
When you notice your default pressure response activating (jaw clenching for fight, withdrawal impulse for flight, mental blank for freeze, immediate yes for fawn), take one breath and name what you are feeling before acting.