Frequently asked questions about thinking, epistemology, and cognitive tools. 6402 answers
Money pressure can cause you to compromise values you would otherwise protect.
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Examine how you typically respond to pressure — fight, flight, freeze, or fawn.
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Insert a deliberate pause between feeling pressure and acting on it.
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Feeling pressured tells you something about the situation but does not tell you what to do.
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