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The [[Life~Meaning|''Meaning'']] definition below is a tough-minded description of how living systems keep themselves going β€” and why that persistence can feel, from the inside, like ''purpose''.
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== Example Walkthrough (6 Weeks) β€” Project: ''Center & Circle'' ==
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! [[Life~Meaning|''Meaning'']]
 
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| the ''two-way survival relationship'' where a system detects and values what matters in its environment to preserve its own life patterns, and (in social species) remains valuable enough to its community that social scaffolds help protect and stabilize it over time.
 
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The ''Center and Circle Playbook'' is an AI-assisted guide for maintaining equilibrium. A 15-minute weekly ''Self'' (system) check that strengthens your internal stability (''Center'') and your external connections (''Circle'') at the same time. Survival isn’t just endurance β€”it’s a continuous [[loop]] of sensing, prioritizing, and adapting so your ''self'' pattern (health, identity, stability, purpose) holds when conditions change.
 
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'''Keep your Center. Keep your Circle.'''
 
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== Part 1: Quick Start ==
 
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To run this playbook...
 
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* Create a project in your AI (like [[ChatGPT]]) e.g. ''"Center & Circle"''
 
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* Create Threads T.0 - T.10 and  paste 'Setup Prompts'. 
 
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* Once a week take 15 minutes to open T.0 and [[Center and Circle Playbook#Part 2: Run Weekly Workflow|run Weekly Workflow (W.1 β†’ W.7)]]
 
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=== Setup Prompts ===
 
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Copy and paste the '''Threads T.0 - T.10''' text below into your AI. These act as your "outside brain" to reduce friction and catch problems early.
 
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| '''T.0''' || '''Thread: Control Room''' || For running the Weekly Workflow (W.1 β†’ W.7) and navigation.
 
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| '''T.1''' || '''Thread: Sense β†’ Decide β†’ Adapt''' || Deep-dive into sensing, vital signals, and micro-experiments.
 
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| '''T.2''' || '''Thread: Basics''' || Managing infrastructure: sleep, movement, meds, and nutrition.
 
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| '''T.3''' || '''Thread: Redundancy''' || Identifying and removing "single points of failure."
 
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| '''T.4''' || '''Thread: Social Value''' || Developing reliability and a calming presence in the group.
 
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| '''T.5''' || '''Thread: Social Scaffolding''' || Converting value into mutual support nets before crisis hits.
 
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| '''T.6''' || '''Thread: Relationship Maintenance''' || Scheduling relationship check-ins and performing "fast repairs."
 
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| '''T.7''' || '''Thread: Commitments''' || Auditing roles to ensure they are "scaffolding" and not just "load."
 
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| '''T.8''' || '''Thread: Upgradeable Identity''' || Managing growth, new skills, and seasonal project rotations.
 
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| '''T.9''' || '''Thread: Risk Register''' || A single source of truth for backups, "Plan B" maneuvers, and review dates.
 
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| '''T.10''' || '''Thread: Learning Log''' || A single source of truth for weekly results: vital signals, micro-experiments, observations, and keep/drop decisions (Signal β†’ Change β†’ Result).
 
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==== T.0 Thread: Control Room ====
 
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Act as the "Control Room" for my "Center and Circle Playbook". This thread is for navigation, not deep construction.
 
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-- Context --
 
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The System (''Self'') Definition: I am using the "Center and Circle Playbook" (https://primo.ai/index.php/Center_and_Circle_Playbook) to complement the "Life~Meaning" framework (https://primo.ai/index.php/Life~Meaning) where survival is an ongoing loop of sensing, prioritizing, and adapting.
 
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Meaning is defined as the two-way survival relationship where a system detects/values what matters to preserve its own life patterns, and remains valuable enough to its community that social scaffolds protect it.
 
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Strategy: A living system survives by running a loop: Sense β†’ Decide β†’ Adapt. It must protect its basics, build redundancy, and maintain social value. Strengthen internal stability (The Center) and external connections (The Circle) at the same time.
 
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The 8 Threads being worked on in other threads:
 
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T.1 Thread: Sense β†’ Decide β†’ Adapt - Weekly scan, vital signals, micro-experiments.
 
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T.2 Thread: Basics - Sleep, movement, nutrition, meds/appointments.
 
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T.3 Thread: Redundancy - Remove single points of failure; add Plan B’s.
 
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T.4 Thread: Social Value - Be consistently reliable and helpful.
 
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T.5 Thread: Social Scaffolding - Build a support network before I need it.
 
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T.6 Thread: Relationship Maintenance - Treat relationships like a schedule, not a mood.
 
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T.7 Thread: Commitments - Choose roles that stabilize rather than drain.
 
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T.8 Thread: Upgradeable Identity - Evolve without shattering.
 
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T.9 Thread: Risk Register - mitigation planning
 
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-- Process --
 
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This thread is my T.0 Thread: Control Room. We do not do deep analysis/construction here. We do navigation.
 
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The Workflow for This Thread: I will visit this thread once a week to run the Weekly Workflow. Your job is to guide me through these steps when I ask.
 
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Your goal is to help me run the Weekly Workflow (W.1 β†’ W.7):
 
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W.1 Workflow: Scan (Sense): Identify what is draining vs strengthening me, and what is quietly getting worse.
 
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W.2 Workflow: Vital Signals (Orient): Pick 1–2 metrics to track (sleep, pain, mood, mobility, focus, meaningful contact).
 
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W.3 Workflow: Decision Point: Choose the emphasis for the week: Center (internal stability) or Circle (external connection).
 
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W.4 Workflow: Micro-Experiment (Decide/Act): Design one small, 7-day test to improve a chosen signal.
 
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W.5 Workflow: Social Touchpoint (Connect): Draft one text/email to keep my circle warm.
 
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W.6 Workflow: Risk Check (Safety): Ask if any single point of failure has appeared; update T.9 Thread: Risk Register.
 
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W.7 Workflow: Finish the Record (Learn/Adapt): Log one sentence: Signal β†’ Change β†’ Result.
 
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Please confirm you understand this framework and the "Sense β†’ Decide β†’ Adapt" loop. Then, wait for me to type "Run the Weekly Scan" to begin. Do not lecture me; keep responses short and tactical.
 
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'''T.1 Thread: Sense β†’ Decide β†’ Adapt'''<br>
 
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<pre>"Ask me the minimum set of questions to scan my week, identify what’s draining vs strengthening stability, pick 1–2 vital signals to track, and design one 7-day micro-experiment. Keep it simple and actionable."</pre>
 
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<pre>"Help me build a β€˜protect the fundamentals’ plan for sleep, movement, nutrition/hydration, and meds/appointments (if relevant). Ask only what you need, then produce a simple checklist + fallback plan for low-energy days."</pre>
 
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<pre>"Help me identify single points of failure in my life (health, home, tech, routines, money, caregiving, transportation). Then help me add small backups (β€˜Plan B’s’) that reduce brittleness. Output a short risk list + fixes."</pre>
 
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<pre>"Help me clarify what value I can reliably offer others (skills, roles, contributions) that also strengthens my own meaning and stability. Produce a short β€˜value menu’ I can choose from each week, plus boundaries so it doesn’t become overload."</pre>
 
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'''T.5 Thread: Social Scaffolding '''<br>
 
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<pre>"Help me build a simple, reliable support structure: inner/outer/institutions map, β€˜who to call’ list, two message templates (check-in + ask for help), and one repeating social anchor. Keep it low-friction."</pre>
 
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<pre>"Help me maintain relationships with a simple rotation schedule (who, when, how). Draft two quick check-in templates and one β€˜fast repair’ script. Ask a few questions, then propose 5 small touchpoints and one weekend relationship reset."</pre>
 
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'''T.8 Thread: Review + Renewal (Upgradeable Identity)'''<br>
 
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<pre>"Help me set up a monthly/quarterly review to learn what’s working, retire what isn’t, and refresh goals. Include a simple scorecard, a β€˜keep/stop/start’ list, and one renewal action."</pre>
 
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<pre>Maintain my weekly learning log. Each week, capture: - Week Ending date - Vital Signal(s) - Micro-Experiment (the change) - Result / Observation - Status: KEEP / DROP / TWEAK Keep it paste-ready as one row for my Log table. If I share notes from the week, summarize them into one clean row.</pre>
 
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= <span id="Part 2: Run Weekly Workflow"></span>Part 2: Run Weekly Workflow =
 
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In a living system (''Self''), survival relies on a continuous loop: ''Sense β†’ Decide β†’ Adapt''.
 
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* If you try to do this ''"in your head,"'' you will ignore quiet problems until they become loud crises.
 
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* If you do this in a dedicated AI thread, the AI acts as your ''"external sensor,"'' stripping away emotion to show you the data.
 
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Think of the '''''T.0 Thread: Control Room''''' thread as the cockpit of your life. You do not do deep work here; you do ''navigation''.
 
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# '''Open: T.0 Thread: Control Room.'''
 
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# '''Run''' the Weekly Workflow (W.1 β†’ W.7).
 
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# '''Switch threads only when needed''' (deep repair / recalibration / structural fixes)
 
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# '''Update T.9 Thread: Risk Register''' (when a single point of failure appears)
 
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# '''Run T.10 Thread: Learning Log''' (record lessons learned; what worked)
 
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# '''Close''' the thread until next week.
 
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You should visit this thread ''once a week for 15 minutes''. Each week, open your ''T.0 Thread: Control Room'' thread and paste the following prompts in sequence. You do not need to use all of them every week, but you must run W.1 Workflow: Scan and W.4 Workflow: Micro-Experiment.
 
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| '''Sense''' β†’ '''Decide''' β†’ '''Adapt''' β†’ '''Risk Register Check''' (T.9) β†’ '''Learning Log''' (T.10) β†’ (''repeat weekly'')
 
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''' Weekly Workflow (W.1 β†’ W.7) Process'''
 
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'''W.1 Workflow: Scan (Sense):''' The intake phase. You identify what is draining, strengthening, or quietly sliding downhill.
 
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* '''Concept from:''' T.1 Thread: Sense β†’ Decide β†’ Adapt
 
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* '''Goal:''' Catch "drift" (things quietly getting worse) before they break.
 
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* '''The Prompt (Use in T.0):''' ''<pre>"Run the Weekly Scan with me. Ask me the three questions, then summarize what’s draining, strengthening, and quietly worsening."</pre>''
 
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* '''When to switch to T.1:''' If you cannot answer the questions, or if you feel numb/blind to your own status, go to T.1 to "re-calibrate your sensors."
 
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'''W.2 Workflow: Vital Signals (Orient):''' The filtering phase. You pick 1–2 specific metrics (Sleep, Mood, Focus, etc.) that predict stability.
 
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* '''Concept from:''' T.1 Thread: Sense β†’ Decide β†’ Adapt; T.2 Thread: Basics
 
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* '''Goal:''' Stop trying to fix "everything." Pick 1 or 2 metrics that actually predict your stability.
 
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* '''The Prompt (Use in T.0):''' ''<pre>"Help me choose 1–2 vital signals to track next week from: sleep, pain, mood, mobility, focus, meaningful contact. Recommend the smallest set that predicts stability best."</pre>''
 
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'''W.3 Workflow: Decision Point:''' Choosing the emphasis for the week: Center (internal stability) or Circle (external connection).
 
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* '''Concept from:''' T.0 Thread: Control Room (routing); T.2/T.3/T.7 (Center) and T.4/T.5/T.6 (Circle)
 
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* '''Goal:''' Choose the emphasis for the week so you don’t thrash between problems.
 
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* '''The Prompt (Use in T.0):''' ''<pre>"Based on the scan + signals, choose my emphasis for this week: Center (internal stability) or Circle (external connection). Give one sentence why."</pre>''
 
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* '''If Center:''' You will likely switch to T.2 / T.3 / T.7 for deeper repair.
 
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* '''If Circle:''' You will likely switch to T.4 / T.5 / T.6 for deeper repair.
 
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'''W.4 Workflow: Micro-Experiment (Decide/Act):''' Designing one small, 7-day test to improve a chosen signal.
 
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* '''Goal:''' Avoid vague resolutions. Run a 7-day test.
 
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* '''The Prompt (Use in T.0):''' ''<pre>"Propose one 7-day micro-experiment to improve the chosen signal(s). Keep it small and realistic. Include what to do, when to do it, and how to tell if it worked."</pre>''
 
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* '''When to switch to T.2 or T.7:''' If the experiment fails repeatedly, go to T.2 to fix infrastructure or T.7 to cut load.
 
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'''W.5 Workflow: Social Touchpoint (Connect):''' Reaching out to one person in your circle to maintain the network.
 
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* '''Concept from:''' T.4 Thread: Social Value; T.5 Thread: Social Scaffolding; T.6 Thread: Relationship Maintenance
 
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* '''Goal:''' Maintain your "scaffolding" so you aren't isolated when stress hits.
 
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* '''The Prompt (Use in T.0):''' ''<pre>"Give me one β€˜keep the circle warm’ touchpoint I can do in 10 minutes. Draft the message in my voice."</pre>''
 
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* '''When to switch to T.5 or T.6:''' If you have nobody to call, go to T.5. If you have burned bridges, go to T.6.
 
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* '''Goal:''' Ensure you aren't relying on single points of failure.
 
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* '''The Prompt (Use in T.0):''' ''<pre>"Based on my week, what’s my biggest single point of failure right now? Give one prevention barrier and one mitigation plan. Suggest one thing for me to add to the T.9 Thread: Risk Register."</pre>''
 
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* '''When to switch to T.3:''' If you identify a major structural risk, go to T.3 to build a full plan.
 
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'''W.7 Workflow: Finish the Record (Learn/Adapt):''' Logging the "Signal β†’ Change β†’ Result" to build learning history.
 
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* '''Goal:''' Create a history of what works so you stop repeating mistakes.
 
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* '''Instruction:''' At the very end of your weekly session in '''T.0 Thread: Control Room''', type one sentence into the chat summarizing the loop.
 
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: ''(Example: "Poor Sleep β†’ Phone away at 9pm β†’ 2 extra hours of rest.")''
 
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The process begins with '''W.1 Workflow: Scan (Sense)'''. By looking at the "weather" of your week, you identify where you are losing energy. This is where we distinguish "noise" from vital information.
 
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Once the scan reveals the status of the system (''Self''), we narrow our focus to '''W.2 Workflow: Vital Signals'''. We don't try to fix everything; we choose specific dials that predict stability. This leads to '''W.3 Workflow: Decision Point''', where we choose whether the week emphasizes fixing the internal "engine" (Center) or the external "radio" (Circle).
 
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After launching '''W.4 Workflow: Micro-Experiment''', we perform '''W.5 Workflow: Social Touchpoint''' to keep the social scaffolding warm. We then perform '''W.6 Workflow: Risk Check''' to ensure our backups are still valid, and finally '''W.7 Workflow: Finish the Record''' to close the loop and learn.
 
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Finally, we '''Finish the Record'''. By logging the result, the system "learns," making next week's scan even more accurate.
 
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: Use the '''Boundary Script'''. This protects your Basics (T.2) and Commitments (T.7).
 
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: ''<pre>"Rewrite this commitment/boundary message so it’s kind, clear, and non-defensive. I want to reduce guilt-debt and protect my sleep."</pre>''
 
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: Use the Risk Register logic (T.9).
 
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: ''<pre>"I feel like [X] is about to break. What is a 'Plan B' I can put in place today so I don't panic if it happens?"</pre>''
 
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== Part 3: The Threads (T.1 – T.10) ==
 
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* Modules (T.1–T.8): The eight β€œdeep work” threads you enter when something needs tuning or repair.
 
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The Center and Circle Playbook is organized around eight modules (T.1–T.8) β€” a practical set of stability β€œmodules” you can enter when you need deeper work. T.1 keeps the weekly Sense β†’ Decide β†’ Adapt loop running. T.2–T.3 reinforce the Center (your internal engine) by protecting basics and adding redundancy so one failure doesn’t cascade. T.4–T.6 reinforce the Circle (your external support) by increasing reliability, converting contribution into social scaffolding, and maintaining relationships with steady, scheduled touchpoints. T.7 keeps commitments from quietly turning into overload. T.8 keeps your identity flexible and upgradeable across seasons.
 
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== T.1 Thread: Sense β†’ Decide β†’ Adapt ==
 
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A living system (''Self'') survives because it pays attention, chooses what matters, and updates its behavior before small problems become big ones. Your version of that is a simple weekly loop: do a quick scan (15 minutes) to notice what is draining stability, what is restoring it, and what is quietly sliding downhill. Then track just one or two β€œvital signals” that reliably predict whether you’re doing okay (sleep, pain, mood, mobility, mental clarity, meaningful social contact). Finally, run small 7-day experimentsβ€”change one thing, observe, keep what works. This keeps you out of vague β€œI should…” land and turns life into a series of manageable course-corrections.
 
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'''Weekly Scan (15 minutes)'''
 
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'''Track 1–2 Vital Signals'''
 
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'''Micro-Experiments (7 days)'''
 
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Change one thing for one week, observe results, keep what works. Examples:
 
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| '''Prompt''' || <pre>Run a weekly scan with me: (1) what drained me, (2) what strengthened me, (3) what is quietly getting worse. Then help me choose 1–2 vital signals to track, propose ONE 7-day micro-experiment, and end with a one-line log: Signal β†’ Change β†’ Result. Keep it simple and actionable.</pre>
 
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βˆ’
| '''AI Assist''' || Run W.1 β†’ W.7 β€’ help pick signals β€’ propose experiments β€’ write the weekly note β€’ summarize patterns.
 
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|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Intent''' || Catch drift early and make small course-corrections before problems compound.
 
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|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Signals''' || Sleep quality β€’ pain level β€’ mood/irritability β€’ mobility β€’ focus/clarity β€’ meaningful social contact.
 
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|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Loop''' || '''Observe:''' Scan + Vitals β€’ '''Orient:''' Trends β€’ '''Decide:''' Experiment β€’ '''Act:''' Run β€’ '''Learn:''' Compare β€’ '''Update:''' Keep/Drop.
 
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|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Guardrails''' || '''Preoccupation with failure:''' treat small drift as data (don’t wait for a crisis).<br>'''Reluctance to simplify:''' look for multiple contributing factors before you β€œfix” something.
 
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|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Risk''' || '''Identify:''' Likely slide. '''Assess:''' Damage. '''Treat:''' Routine/Boundary. '''Review:''' Signal β†’ change β†’ result.
 
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|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Moves''' || Run W.1 weekly β€’ pick 1–2 signals β€’ run one 7-day micro-experiment.
 
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|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Support''' || Calendar reminder β€’ simple notes page β€’ accountability buddy.
 
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|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Proof''' || You can name what’s improving in one sentence β€’ fewer β€œsurprise” bad weeks.
 
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|}
 
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βˆ’
== T.2 Thread: Basics (Infrastructure) ==
 
βˆ’
Most long-term collapse starts as boring neglect: sleep gets sloppy, movement disappears, meals get random, appointments slip, and the house accumulates friction. So the smartest move is to protect the basics like they’re load-bearing beamsβ€”because they are. Consistent sleep/wake time, gentle daily movement, decent nutrition and hydration, sunlight/time outside, and staying on top of meds/appointments create a stable platform for everything else. The more stable your baseline, the less dramatic each disruption becomesβ€”and the more energy you have for the things you actually care about.
 
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βˆ’
Stability compounds. Prioritize the boring fundamentals:
 
βˆ’
* sleep and consistent wake time
 
βˆ’
* movement (even gentle and daily)
 
βˆ’
* nutrition + hydration
 
βˆ’
* sunlight / time outside
 
βˆ’
* meds and appointments handled on schedule
 
βˆ’
* reduce friction at home (good defaults, fewer traps)
 
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
 
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! Field !! Quick Card
 
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βˆ’
| '''Prompt''' || <pre>Help me protect the fundamentals: sleep, movement, nutrition/hydration, and meds/appointments (if relevant). Ask only what you need, then produce: 1) a simple daily checklist, 2) a β€œLow-Energy Default” version for bad days, 3) one small friction-reduction change for this week.</pre>
 
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|-
 
βˆ’
| '''AI Assist''' || Design β€œlow-energy defaults” β€’ create reminder systems β€’ generate weekly β€œtrap removal” plan.
 
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|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Intent''' || Build a stable baseline so disruptions don’t knock you off your feet.
 
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|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Signals''' || Sloppy sleep/wake β€’ skipped meals β€’ missed meds β€’ rising home friction.
 
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|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Loop''' || '''Observe:''' Basics slipped? β€’ '''Orient:''' Weak link? β€’ '''Decide:''' Stabilize one β€’ '''Act:''' Add defaults β€’ '''Learn:''' Energy improved? β€’ '''Update:''' Keep/Swap.
 
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|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Guardrails''' || '''Sensitivity to operations:''' design for real days, not ideal days.<br>'''Commitment to resilience:''' build recovery paths (defaults + quick resets), not perfection plans.
 
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|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Risk''' || '''Identify:''' Preventable failure. '''Treat:''' Barrier that makes the right thing easier. '''Review:''' Note the cause of the slip.
 
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|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Moves''' || Lock wake time β€’ daily movement β€’ plan default meals β€’ schedule meds β€’ remove one home β€œtrap.”
 
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|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Support''' || Pill organizer β€’ alarms β€’ healthy snacks β€’ walking shoes by door.
 
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|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Proof''' || More predictable energy β€’ fewer preventable flare-ups β€’ basics happen even on bad days.
 
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|}
 
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βˆ’
== T.3 Thread: Redundancy (No Single Points of Failure) ==
 
βˆ’
Robust systems (''Self'') don’t bet everything on one component; they build backups. The human version is making sure your [[Life~Meaning|''meaning'']], support, and identity aren’t all tied to one role, one person, or one activity. Keep multiple sources of [[Life~Meaning|''meaning'']] (family, friends, clubs, personal projects, service), multiple helpers (so you’re never stranded when one person is unavailable), and multiple roles you can play (organizer, mentor, builder, storyteller, listener, teacher). Redundancy doesn’t make life dullβ€”it makes life survivable, especially when circumstances shift.
 
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βˆ’
Systems (''Self'') survive by having backups.
 
βˆ’
* Multiple sources of [[Life~Meaning|''meaning'']] (not just one): family, friends, clubs/groups, personal craft/project, service/volunteering
 
βˆ’
* Multiple helpers (not one ''β€œgo-to”'' person)
 
βˆ’
* Multiple roles (so if one role pauses, you still matter): organizer, mentor, builder, storyteller, listener, teacher
 
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
 
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|-
 
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! Field !! Quick Card
 
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|-
 
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| '''Prompt''' || <pre>Help me find single points of failure (health, home, tech, money, caregiving, transportation) and add small backups (Plan B/C). Output a short list of the top risks + fixes. When useful, also give me a paste-ready update I can add to my T.9 Risk Register.</pre>
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''AI Assist''' || Build a β€œbackup list” β€’ map single points of failure β€’ draft Plan B/C checklists.
 
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|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Intent''' || Stay resilient by not tying meaning or support to only one person/role/activity.
 
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|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Signals''' || β€œIf this goes, I’m stuck” β€’ over-dependence β€’ narrow identity.
 
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|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Loop''' || '''Observe:''' Single-threaded? β€’ '''Orient:''' What breaks? β€’ '''Decide:''' Add one backup β€’ '''Act:''' Build lightly β€’ '''Learn:''' Fragility reduced? β€’ '''Update:''' Keep/Replace.
 
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|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Guardrails''' || '''Commitment to resilience:''' practice recovery paths before crisis.<br>'''Reluctance to simplify:''' redundancy needs multiple pillars (not one β€œmagic backup”).
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Risk''' || '''Identify:''' Single point of failure. '''Treat:''' Prevention barrier + Mitigation plan. '''Review:''' Make backups findable.
 
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|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Moves''' || Add one extra source of meaning β€’ cultivate a second helper β€’ rotate projects/roles.
 
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|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Support''' || Simple β€œbackup list” β€’ standing group connection β€’ low-barrier hobbies.
 
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|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Proof''' || If one thing pauses, life feels held together β€’ you can name multiple places you belong.
 
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|}
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
== T.4 Thread: Social Value ==
 
βˆ’
In social ecosystems, people protect what reliably improves the group. β€œValue” here is not status; it’s trust. It’s being the person who follows through, contributes steadily, and makes interactions safer and clearer rather than more chaotic. The practical path is simple: keep small promises, help others get better at something (teach, simplify, mentor), reduce drama by increasing clarity, and bring a calming presence when things get tense. Over time, this creates a reputation that becomes a form of social protectionβ€”people want you around, and they notice when you’re not okay.
 
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βˆ’
In social systems, value is less about status and more about:
 
βˆ’
* reliability
 
βˆ’
* contribution
 
βˆ’
* emotional safety
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
Practical behaviors:
 
βˆ’
* Keep small promises (follow-through beats big intention)
 
βˆ’
* Make others better at something (teach, simplify, mentor)
 
βˆ’
* Reduce drama; increase clarity
 
βˆ’
* Be a calming presence
 
βˆ’
 
 
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
 
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|-
 
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! Field !! Quick Card
 
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|-
 
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| '''Prompt''' || <pre>Help me define a reliable β€œvalue menu” I can offer others (skills, roles, contributions) that also strengthens my stability. Add boundaries so it doesn’t become overload. When I need it, draft short messages that confirm small promises and follow-through.</pre>
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''AI Assist''' || Draft β€œsmall promise” scripts β€’ rewrite commitments as boundaries β€’ generate calm phrasing.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Intent''' || Become a steady, trusted presence that people naturally want to support.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Signals''' || Often flaky β€’ interactions feel draining β€’ avoiding small responsibility β€’ lack of trust.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Loop''' || '''Observe:''' Reactions to you? β€’ '''Orient:''' Current reputation? β€’ '''Decide:''' One reliability behavior β€’ '''Act:''' Keep a small promise β€’ '''Learn:''' Trust increased? β€’ '''Update:''' Repeat what works.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Guardrails''' || '''Deference to expertise:''' let skilled people lead; support without controlling.<br>'''Sensitivity to operations:''' match your contribution to how the group actually functions.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Risk''' || '''Identify:''' Trust damage from overpromising. '''Treat:''' Smaller promises + clear boundaries. '''Review:''' Track follow-through.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Moves''' || Keep small promises β€’ follow through visibly β€’ teach/simplify β€’ reduce drama; increase clarity.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Support''' || Smaller commitments β€’ clear boundaries β€’ a β€œpromise filter” before you say yes.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Proof''' || People seek you out β€’ reputation is β€œreliable” β€’ more invitations/trust.
 
βˆ’
|}
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
== T.5 Thread: Social Scaffolding ==
 
βˆ’
You’re not building a favor ledgerβ€”you’re building mutual resilience. Social scaffolding forms when your contribution is specific and memorable (β€œHe’s the guy who…”), when you ask for help early in small doses (instead of waiting for a crisis), and when you strengthen group trust by giving credit and gratitude openly. A key move is protecting the dignity of the groupβ€”because communities defend people who defend community trust. Done well, this creates a safety net that feels natural, not forced: people help because it fits the relationship, not because they were cornered by emergency.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
You are not ''β€œbuying love.”'' You are strengthening mutual protection.
 
βˆ’
* Contribute in specific ways others can name:
 
βˆ’
** ''β€œHe’s the guy who…”''
 
βˆ’
* Ask for help early, in small doses (prevents crisis-level asks)
 
βˆ’
* Give credit and gratitude publicly
 
βˆ’
* Protect the dignity of the group (communities defend people who defend community trust)
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
 
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|-
 
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! Field !! Quick Card
 
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|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Prompt''' || <pre>Help me build a simple support structure: - inner/outer/institutions map,
 
βˆ’
- β€œwho to call” list, - a short β€œhelp menu” (what I can ask for / offer), - two message templates (check-in + ask for help), - one repeating social anchor. Keep it low-friction and specific.</pre>
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''AI Assist''' || Write β€œsmall ask early” messages β€’ create a β€œhelp menu” β€’ draft gratitude lines.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Intent''' || Build mutual resilience so help flows naturally ''before'' emergencies.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Signals''' || Only ask in crisis β€’ vague relationships β€’ rare gratitude β€’ one-sided help.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Loop''' || '''Observe:''' Named contribution? β€’ '''Orient:''' Thin network? β€’ '''Decide:''' One contribution + early ask β€’ '''Act:''' Offer/ask small β€’ '''Learn:''' Help easier? β€’ '''Update:''' Keep scaffolding.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Guardrails''' || '''Reluctance to simplify:''' this is a living network, not a ledger.<br>'''Commitment to resilience:''' build the net before you need it (small asks early).
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Risk''' || '''Identify:''' Waiting until crisis. '''Treat:''' Convert to early, small, normal asks. '''Review:''' Maintain a β€œHelp Menu.”
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Moves''' || Contribute in specific ways β€’ ask small help early β€’ give credit publicly β€’ express gratitude.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Support''' || Short β€œhelp menu” β€’ easy go-to asks β€’ community presence routines.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Proof''' || Asking feels easier β€’ help shows up faster β€’ check-ins happen without prompting.
 
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|}
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
== T.6 Thread: Relationship Maintenance ==
 
βˆ’
Relationships don’t usually break from one event; they weaken from long gaps and unaddressed friction. Treat them like maintenance: recurring touchpoints (quick calls, brief check-ins, coffee/lunch) keep the bonds warm without requiring big emotional β€œmoments.” When someone is struggling, help in small concrete waysβ€”rides, meals, a short supportive textβ€”because tangible support builds real trust. And when there’s friction, repair it fast; a quick β€œmy bad” or clarification prevents a tiny crack from becoming a structural failure.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
Relationships stabilize best when they are maintained steadily.
 
βˆ’
* Use recurring touchpoints:
 
βˆ’
** quick calls
 
βˆ’
** brief check-ins
 
βˆ’
** coffee/lunch
 
βˆ’
* When someone is struggling, help in small concrete ways:
 
βˆ’
** rides
 
βˆ’
** meals
 
βˆ’
** a short supportive text
 
βˆ’
* Repair friction quickly:
 
βˆ’
** a fast β€œmy bad” prevents long-term weakening
 
βˆ’
 
 
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
 
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|-
 
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! Field !! Quick Card
 
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|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Prompt''' || <pre>Help me maintain relationships with a simple rotation schedule (who, when, how). Draft quick check-in messages and β€œfast repair” scripts (β€œmy bad / clarification”). Each time I ask, suggest one concrete 10-minute touchpoint I can do this week.</pre>
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''AI Assist''' || Build a β€œrotation list” β€’ write check-in templates β€’ draft repair messages.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Intent''' || Keep bonds warm with steady maintenance instead of big emotional events.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Signals''' || Long gaps β€’ β€œShould get together” loops β€’ unspoken friction β€’ crisis-only texting.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Loop''' || '''Observe:''' Gaps/friction? β€’ '''Orient:''' Drift impact? β€’ '''Decide:''' Touchpoint + Repair β€’ '''Act:''' Do it β€’ '''Learn:''' Warmth returned? β€’ '''Update:''' Schedule it.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Guardrails''' || '''Preoccupation with failure:''' treat small cracks as data; repair early.<br>'''Sensitivity to operations:''' maintenance beats heroicsβ€”small frequent beats rare big.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Risk''' || '''Identify:''' Drifting relationship. '''Treat:''' Recurring touchpoints + fast repair habit. '''Review:''' Keep the cadence visible.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Moves''' || Set recurring touchpoints β€’ coffee/lunch β€’ concrete help (meals/rides) β€’ repair fast.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Support''' || Calendar reminders β€’ β€œpeople to rotate” list β€’ message templates β€’ shared routines.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Proof''' || Fewer surprises β€’ more ease/warmth β€’ faster repairs β€’ people stay in orbit.
 
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|}
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
== T.7 Thread: Commitments ==
 
βˆ’
Not everything ''β€œmeaningful”'' is stabilizingβ€”some things are disguised overload. Use a blunt rule: if a commitment destroys sleep, spikes stress, or creates guilt-debt, it’s '''load''', not scaffolding. Prefer roles with clear boundaries, predictable cadence, recovery time built in, and fewer β€œalways on” expectations. The point is not to do less forever; it’s to choose commitments that keep you strong enough to show up consistently. Reliability is a long game, and it requires protecting your capacity.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
Use this rule:
 
βˆ’
* If it destroys sleep, spikes stress, or creates guilt-debt, it is loadβ€”not scaffolding.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
Prefer:
 
βˆ’
* roles with clear boundaries
 
βˆ’
* predictable cadence
 
βˆ’
* recovery time built in
 
βˆ’
* fewer β€œalways on” obligations
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
 
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|-
 
βˆ’
! Field !! Quick Card
 
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|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Prompt''' || <pre>Help me choose 1–2 small projects/commitments that create meaning without destabilizing me. For each, define: β€œdone,” the next tiny step, and a weekly cadence. Include a stop-rule to prevent burnout (if sleep or stress worsens, we reduce scope or pause).</pre>
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''AI Assist''' || Reality-check commitments β€’ draft β€œnot this season” scripts β€’ build a capacity budget.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Intent''' || Pick roles that strengthen capacity instead of quietly draining it.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Signals''' || Sleep wrecked β€’ stress spikes β€’ guilt-debt β€’ dread β€’ no recovery time.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Loop''' || '''Observe:''' Sleep/Stress wreckers? β€’ '''Orient:''' 60-day impact? β€’ '''Decide:''' Boundary move β€’ '''Act:''' Change commitment β€’ '''Learn:''' Capacity returned? β€’ '''Update:''' Keep boundary.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Guardrails''' || '''Reluctance to simplify:''' β€œmeaningful” is not always stabilizing.<br>'''Commitment to resilience:''' protect recovery time so reliability is possible.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Risk''' || '''Identify:''' Overload building. '''Treat:''' Reduce load OR add recovery OR clarify boundaries. '''Review:''' Check vital signals.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Moves''' || Use blunt rule (Sleep/Stress) β€’ choose clear boundaries β€’ say no early.
 
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|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Support''' || Capacity budget β€’ permission phrases β€’ reality-check buddy.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Proof''' || You show up consistently without burnout β€’ stable weeks β€’ energy left for what matters.
 
βˆ’
|}
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
== T.8 Thread: Upgradeable Identity ==
 
βˆ’
Resilient systems (''Self'') evolve without losing coherence: they update, they don’t shatter. The human version is staying β€œupgradeable”—continuing to learn, rotating projects and roles by season, and allowing your identity to expand as life changes. Instead of clinging to one definition of who you are, you keep a gentle β€œnext version of me” list: skills to learn, habits to strengthen, relationships to deepen, roles to try. This makes change less threatening, because you’re not defending a fixed selfβ€”you’re refining a living pattern.
 
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
 
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|-
 
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! Field !! Quick Card
 
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|-
 
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| '''Prompt''' || <pre>Help me run a monthly/quarterly review: - simple scorecard, - keep/stop/start list, - one renewal action. Refresh goals, rotate projects by season, and keep a β€œnext version” list of small upgrades (not reinventions).</pre>
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''AI Assist''' || Build β€œnext version” list β€’ propose tiny upgrades β€’ create learning paths.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Intent''' || Stay coherent while evolvingβ€”update without shattering when life changes.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Signals''' || Stuck/rigid β€’ fear of change β€’ boredom β€’ beginner shame.
 
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|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Loop''' || '''Observe:''' Stuck/shrinking? β€’ '''Orient:''' Next season’s needs? β€’ '''Decide:''' One upgrade β€’ '''Act:''' Low-stakes try β€’ '''Learn:''' Expanded options? β€’ '''Update:''' Keep what fits.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Guardrails''' || '''Commitment to resilience:''' evolve without shattering (small upgrades, not identity overhauls).<br>'''Deference to expertise:''' learn from mentors/sources; borrow proven paths.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Risk''' || '''Identify:''' Rigidity (narrow identity). '''Treat:''' Low-stakes learning + social connection for growth. '''Review:''' Track gained options.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Moves''' || Keep upgrade list β€’ learn one small skill β€’ rotate projects by season β€’ widen identity.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Support''' || Beginner-friendly sources β€’ a low-pressure class β€’ a β€œproject bench” for experiments.
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Proof''' || Change feels less threatening β€’ you can pivot without losing yourself β€’ new ways to matter appear.
 
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|}
 
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βˆ’
== T.9 Thread: Risk Register ==
 
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
 
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|-
 
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! Risk / Fragility !! Early Warning Signs !! Prevention (Barrier) !! Mitigation (Plan B) !! Status
 
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|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Transportation:''' Car breakdown || Strange noises; missed service || Save $50/month for repairs; monthly check-up || List of local bus routes; "Emergency Uber" fund || '''ACTIVE'''
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''Health:''' Caregiver Burnout || Poor sleep; rising irritability || Schedule 2 "off-clock" hours daily || Call sister or neighbor for backup shift || '''MONITOR'''
 
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|}
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
T.9 Thread: Risk Register is for '''capturing''' and '''updating''' risks (not deep analysis).
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
'''Weekly Update (1–2 rows) Prompt:'''
 
βˆ’
<pre>"T.9 Weekly Update: What is my #1 single point of failure right now? Give me ONE prevention step and ONE Plan B.Then output 1 Risk Register row using: Risk / Fragility | Early Warning Signs | Prevention (Barrier) | Mitigation (Plan B) | Status (Review: YYYY-MM-DD)."</pre>
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
'''Add a Risk (from a situation) Prompt:'''
 
βˆ’
<pre>"Add this to my Risk Register: [describe situation in one sentence]. Ask me ONLY ONE question if needed. Then output ONE completed Risk Register row (same columns as my table) with a Review date."</pre>
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
'''Keep it Fresh (stale check) Prompt:'''
 
βˆ’
<pre>"Risk Register check: Which one row in my Risk Register is most out of date? Update that row and give it a new Review date. Output the updated row paste-ready."</pre>
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
''''' Risk Register Definitions: '''''
 
βˆ’
* '''Prevention (Barrier):''' A routine or tool that stops the problem before it starts (like a smoke alarm).
 
βˆ’
* '''Mitigation (Plan B):''' A backup plan that keeps you moving after the problem happens (like a fire extinguisher).
 
βˆ’
* '''Status:'''
 
βˆ’
** '''ACTIVE:''' The backup plan is ready and tested.
 
βˆ’
** '''MONITOR:''' The risk is growing; need to build a backup soon.
 
βˆ’
** '''STABLE:''' The risk is low and the barriers are holding.
 
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βˆ’
== T.10 Thread: Learning Log ==
 
βˆ’
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
 
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|-
 
βˆ’
! Week Ending !! Vital Signal(s) !! Micro-Experiment (The Change) !! Result / Observation !! Status
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| 2026-01-10 || Sleep / Focus || Phone in kitchen by 9:00 PM || 30 min extra sleep; focus improved || '''KEEP'''
 
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|}
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
At the end of each '''Weekly Workflow''' (W.1 β†’ W.7), ask the AI:
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
''<pre>"Based on our session today, provide the data for my Log table."</pre>''
 
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βˆ’
'''''What it contains (one row per week):'''''
 
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* '''Week Ending''' (date)
 
βˆ’
* '''Vital Signal(s)''' (the 1–2 dials you tracked)
 
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* '''Micro-Experiment (The Change)''' (what you tried for 7 days)
 
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* '''Result / Observation''' (what happened)
 
βˆ’
* '''Status''' (KEEP / DROP / TWEAK)
 
βˆ’
** '''KEEP''' β€” It worked well enough to repeat next week as-is.
 
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** '''DROP''' β€” It didn’t help (or created costs/problems). Stop doing it.
 
βˆ’
** '''TWEAK''' β€” It partly worked. Adjust one variable and test again next week.
 
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βˆ’
''' Why it matters '''
 
βˆ’
* Turns your system into a learning loop, not a mood.
 
βˆ’
* Makes patterns obvious (''β€œsleep improves when X”, β€œstress spikes when Y”'').
 
βˆ’
* Gives you a quick β€œwhat to repeat next week” list.
 
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βˆ’
== Walkthrough Flowchart (Text-Only) β€” Weeks β†’ Threads Used ==
 
βˆ’
''This is a text-only flowchart you can paste into MediaWiki. It shows the weekly β€œpath” through Threads T.0–T.10 in the example walkthrough.''
 
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
 
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|-
 
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! Legend
 
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|-
 
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| '''[T.x]''' = Thread used &nbsp; β€’ &nbsp; '''β†’''' = next step in the weekly path &nbsp; β€’ &nbsp; '''(optional)''' = used only if needed
 
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|}
 
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βˆ’
=== Overall Loop (Every Week) ===
 
βˆ’
<pre>
 
βˆ’
Start β†’ [T.0 Control Room] Run W.1β†’W.7
 
βˆ’
      β†’ (switch to 1–2 deep-work threads only if needed)
 
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      β†’ [T.9 Risk Register] (optional: add/update 1 row)
 
βˆ’
      β†’ [T.10 Learning Log] record 1 row
 
βˆ’
      β†’ End (close until next week)
 
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</pre>
 
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βˆ’
== Week-by-Week Flow (Text Diagram) ==
 
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βˆ’
=== Week 1 β€” β€œStop the Drift” (Center) ===
 
βˆ’
''Signals: Sleep + Focus β€’ Micro: Phone in kitchen by 9:00 PM''
 
βˆ’
<pre>
 
βˆ’
[T.0 Control Room] Scan β†’ Signals β†’ Center vs Circle β†’ Micro-Experiment
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.1 Senseβ†’Decideβ†’Adapt] (optional: if scan feels fuzzy / numb)
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.2 Basics] build checklist + low-energy defaults + remove 1 friction
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.10 Learning Log] add 1 row (Signal β†’ Change β†’ Result)
 
βˆ’
</pre>
 
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βˆ’
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
! What got accomplished
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| Caught β€œquiet drift” early and stabilized the baseline by changing one environmental lever (phone placement).
 
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|}
 
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βˆ’
=== Week 2 β€” β€œAdd a Backup” (Center) ===
 
βˆ’
''Signals: Pain + Mobility β€’ Micro: 8-minute walk after breakfast''
 
βˆ’
<pre>
 
βˆ’
[T.0 Control Room] Scan β†’ Signals β†’ Center emphasis β†’ Micro-Experiment
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.2 Basics] keep baseline stable while pain fluctuates
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.3 Redundancy] identify single point of failure + Plan B
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.9 Risk Register] capture 1 risk row + review date
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.10 Learning Log] add 1 row
 
βˆ’
</pre>
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
! What got accomplished
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| Prevented a pain flare from triggering a cascade by adding a β€œminimum viable” backup plan and recording it in the Risk Register.
 
βˆ’
|}
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
=== Week 3 β€” β€œWarm the Circle” (Circle) ===
 
βˆ’
''Signal: Meaningful Contact β€’ Micro: One warm touchpoint every Tuesday''
 
βˆ’
<pre>
 
βˆ’
[T.0 Control Room] Scan β†’ Signals β†’ Circle emphasis β†’ Micro-Experiment
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.4 Social Value] define value menu + boundaries (avoid overload)
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.5 Social Scaffolding] map support + templates + repeating anchor
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.10 Learning Log] add 1 row
 
βˆ’
</pre>
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
! What got accomplished
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| Strengthened social stability with a low-friction repeating habit (one warm touchpoint) and clarified how to contribute without overcommitting.
 
βˆ’
|}
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
=== Week 4 β€” β€œRepair Fast” (Circle) ===
 
βˆ’
''Signal: Mood/Irritability β€’ Micro: Repair one friction within 24 hours''
 
βˆ’
<pre>
 
βˆ’
[T.0 Control Room] Scan β†’ Signals β†’ Circle emphasis β†’ Micro-Experiment
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.6 Relationship Maintenance] rotation schedule + fast repair script
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.5 Social Scaffolding] (optional: reuse templates / who-to-call list)
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.10 Learning Log] add 1 row
 
βˆ’
</pre>
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
! What got accomplished
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| Converted rumination into action by repairing small friction quickly, preventing relationship drift and reducing emotional load.
 
βˆ’
|}
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
=== Week 5 β€” β€œCut Load, Protect Sleep” (Center) ===
 
βˆ’
''Signals: Sleep + Stress β€’ Micro: Stop-rule + reduce scope on 1 commitment''
 
βˆ’
<pre>
 
βˆ’
[T.0 Control Room] Scan β†’ Signals β†’ Center emphasis β†’ Micro-Experiment
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.7 Commitments] redefine β€œdone” + cadence + stop-rule
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.2 Basics] keep fundamentals stable during scope reduction
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.9 Risk Register] (optional: add/update overload risk row)
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.10 Learning Log] add 1 row
 
βˆ’
</pre>
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
! What got accomplished
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| Prevented burnout by turning overload into a concrete boundary (stop-rule) and a scope cut, restoring sleep/stress stability.
 
βˆ’
|}
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
=== Week 6 β€” β€œReview + Renewal” (Monthly Review) ===
 
βˆ’
''Signal: Stability Score β€’ Micro: Monthly review + next-version list''
 
βˆ’
<pre>
 
βˆ’
[T.0 Control Room] Route into review mode
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.8 Upgradeable Identity] scorecard + keep/stop/start + renewal action
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.9 Risk Register] (optional: stale check β†’ refresh 1 row + review date)
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.10 Learning Log] add 1 row
 
βˆ’
</pre>
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
! What got accomplished
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| Consolidated learning from the last month, refreshed priorities, chose one small β€œnext version” upgrade, and kept the Risk Register current.
 
βˆ’
|}
 
  
βˆ’
== Thread Coverage Checklist (Did the walkthrough demonstrate each module?) ==
+
''This is a fictional-but-realistic walkthrough showing how one person uses the ChatGPT project titled '''Center & Circle''' over several weeks. It demonstrates how Threads '''T.1–T.10''' get used in practice.''
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
! Thread !! Demonstrated In Week(s) !! Example Use
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| [T.0] Control Room || 1–6 || Weekly Workflow W.1β†’W.7 routing + decisions
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| [T.1] Sense→Decide→Adapt || 1 (optional) || Re-calibrate sensing when scan is unclear
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| [T.2] Basics || 1, 2, 5 || Checklists + low-energy defaults + baseline stability
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| [T.3] Redundancy || 2 || Identify single point of failure + Plan B
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| [T.4] Social Value || 3 || Value menu + boundaries
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| [T.5] Social Scaffolding || 3, 4 (optional) || Who-to-call + templates + anchor
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| [T.6] Relationship Maintenance || 4 || Rotation schedule + fast repair script
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| [T.7] Commitments || 5 || Define β€œdone,” cadence, and stop-rule
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| [T.8] Review + Renewal || 6 || Scorecard + keep/stop/start + renewal action
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| [T.9] Risk Register || 2, 5 (optional), 6 (optional) || Add/update risk rows + stale check
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| [T.10] Learning Log || 1–6 || One row per week: Signal β†’ Change β†’ Result
 
βˆ’
|}
 
  
 
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βˆ’
== Example Walkthrough (6 Weeks) β€” Project: ''Center & Circle'' ==
+
=== Quick Map: How a Week Runs ===
βˆ’
''This is a fictional-but-realistic narrative walkthrough showing how one person uses the ChatGPT project titled '''Center & Circle''' over several weeks. It demonstrates how Threads '''T.1–T.10''' get used in practice.''
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
! How to Read This Example
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| Each week starts in '''T.0 (Control Room)'''. The person runs the Weekly Workflow (W.1β†’W.7), then switches into one or two β€œdeep work” threads only if needed. The week ends with one row recorded into '''T.10 (Learning Log)'''. Over several weeks, you’ll see how different modules get used without trying to β€œfix everything” at once.
 
βˆ’
|}
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
=== Week Summary Table (What got used when) ===
 
βˆ’
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
! Week Ending !! Emphasis !! Vital Signal(s) !! Threads Used This Week !! Micro-Experiment (7 days)
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| 2026-01-10 || Center || Sleep + Focus || T.0, T.1, T.2, T.10 || Phone in kitchen by 9:00 PM
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| 2026-01-17 || Center || Pain + Mobility || T.0, T.2, T.3, T.9, T.10 || 8-minute walk after breakfast
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| 2026-01-24 || Circle || Meaningful Contact || T.0, T.4, T.5, T.10 || One β€œwarm touch” message every Tue
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| 2026-01-31 || Circle || Mood/Irritability || T.0, T.6, T.5, T.10 || Repair one friction within 24 hours
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| 2026-02-07 || Center || Sleep + Stress || T.0, T.7, T.2, T.9, T.10 || Stop-rule + scope reduction on 1 commitment
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| 2026-02-14 || Review || Stability Score || T.0, T.8, T.9, T.10 || Monthly review + next-version list
 
βˆ’
|}
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
== Week 1 (Week Ending 2026-01-10) β€” ''β€œStop the Drift” Week'' ==
 
βˆ’
=== The Story ===
 
βˆ’
This week starts with a familiar pattern: nothing is β€œon fire,” but the person notices they’ve been feeling more scattered. Nights are drifting later, the phone is keeping the brain β€œlit up,” and mornings feel foggier than they should. The problem isn’t dramaticβ€”it's quiet drift. And drift is exactly what this playbook is designed to catch early.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
In '''T.0''', the Weekly Scan reveals a clear signal: the person is losing stability through sleep erosion. It’s not that they’re choosing chaos; it’s that the environment (phone + late scrolling + small errands) is quietly winning. So the emphasis becomes '''Center'''β€”protecting the internal engine.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
They avoid the common mistake of trying to β€œfix everything.” Instead, they choose two vital signals: '''sleep''' and '''focus'''. These are predictive dials: if sleep improves, focus usually improves; if sleep deteriorates, everything gets harder.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
The micro-experiment is intentionally small: move the phone out of the bedroom and charge it in the kitchen by 9pm. That is not a β€œself-improvement identity.” It’s just one friction change that makes the right thing easier.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
Then, they use '''T.2 Basics''' to create a realistic checklist and a low-energy version for bad daysβ€”because consistency beats intensity.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
=== Why this week worked (Rationale) ===
 
βˆ’
* The person chose a signal that predicts stability (sleep) rather than chasing vague goals.
 
βˆ’
* The experiment was tiny and measurable (phone location + time).
 
βˆ’
* They built infrastructure (T.2) so the change can survive bad days.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
=== T.0 (Control Room) β€” What I paste ===
 
βˆ’
<pre>
 
βˆ’
Run the Weekly Workflow W.1 β†’ W.7 with me:
 
βˆ’
W.1 Scan: ask the 3 questions (draining / strengthening / quietly worsening), then summarize.
 
βˆ’
W.2 Vital Signals: recommend 1–2 signals to track next week.
 
βˆ’
W.3 Decision Point: choose Center vs Circle emphasis (1 sentence why).
 
βˆ’
W.4 Micro-Experiment: propose ONE 7-day test (what/when/how to measure).
 
βˆ’
W.5 Social Touchpoint: draft ONE 10-minute message in my voice.
 
βˆ’
W.6 Risk Check: name #1 single point of failure + one barrier + one Plan B (for T.9).
 
βˆ’
W.7 Finish: write one-line log: Signal β†’ Change β†’ Result.
 
βˆ’
Keep it short and tactical.
 
βˆ’
</pre>
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
=== W.1 Scan (My answers) ===
 
βˆ’
* '''Draining:''' Late-night scrolling; too many small errands; caregiver stress.
 
βˆ’
* '''Strengthening:''' Morning coffee + quiet; short conversation with a friend; one task done early.
 
βˆ’
* '''Quietly worsening:''' Sleep drift (later bedtime); focus feels β€œfoggy.”
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
=== W.2 Vital Signals (Chosen) ===
 
βˆ’
* '''Sleep hours''' (or bedtime consistency)
 
βˆ’
* '''Focus/clarity''' (simple 1–5 rating at noon)
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
=== W.3 Decision Point ===
 
βˆ’
* '''Emphasis: Center''' β€” sleep/focus drift is predicting instability.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
=== W.4 Micro-Experiment (7 days) ===
 
βˆ’
* '''Phone in kitchen by 9:00 PM''' (charge overnight)
 
βˆ’
* Measure: β€œlights out time” + noon focus rating
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
=== W.5 Social Touchpoint (10 minutes) ===
 
βˆ’
* One warm message to a friend (no logistics, just connection)
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
=== W.6 Risk Check (light) ===
 
βˆ’
* Single point of failure noticed: β€œAll recovery depends on sleep behaving.”
 
βˆ’
* Barrier: phone away
 
βˆ’
* Plan B: if sleep fails 2 nights, simplify commitments next day
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
=== T.2 (Basics) β€” Protect fundamentals ===
 
βˆ’
'''In T.2 I paste:'''
 
βˆ’
<pre>
 
βˆ’
Help me protect the fundamentals: sleep, movement, nutrition/hydration, and meds/appointments (if relevant).
 
βˆ’
Ask only what you need, then produce:
 
βˆ’
1) a simple daily checklist,
 
βˆ’
2) a β€œLow-Energy Default” version for bad days,
 
βˆ’
3) one small friction-reduction change for this week.
 
βˆ’
</pre>
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
=== T.10 (Learning Log) β€” One row added ===
 
βˆ’
<pre>
 
βˆ’
Week Ending: 2026-01-10
 
βˆ’
Vital Signal(s): Sleep / Focus
 
βˆ’
Micro-Experiment (The Change): Phone in kitchen by 9:00 PM
 
βˆ’
Result / Observation: 30 min extra sleep; focus improved
 
βˆ’
Status: KEEP
 
βˆ’
</pre>
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
== Week 2 (Week Ending 2026-01-17) β€” ''β€œAdd a Backup” Week'' ==
 
βˆ’
=== The Story ===
 
βˆ’
Week 2 begins with a reminder: stability is multi-factor. Even though sleep improved, a pain flare shows up and starts pulling everything sideways. The person notices that when pain rises, movement drops; when movement drops, mood and sleep begin to wobble again. This is a classic cascade.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
In '''T.0''', they wisely choose signals that match the new risk: '''pain''' and '''mobility'''. Instead of setting a huge fitness goal, they choose an 8-minute walk after breakfastβ€”short enough that it’s hard to rationalize away, but meaningful enough to interrupt the cascade.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
This is also the first week they deliberately build redundancy. In '''T.3''', they identify the single point of failure: β€œIf pain spikes, I stop moving and the whole week degrades.” So they add a Plan B: a β€œminimum walk” version plus a basic heat/ice routine and a commitment-reduction rule on flare days.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
They capture this in '''T.9 Risk Register'''β€”not as a dramatic crisis plan, but as a calm recognition that flare-ups are normal and deserve a prepared response.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
=== Why this week worked (Rationale) ===
 
βˆ’
* The person adjusted signals to match reality (pain/mobility vs sleep/focus).
 
βˆ’
* They built redundancy: a minimum viable version that keeps the chain from breaking.
 
βˆ’
* They captured the risk so it doesn’t get forgotten.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
=== T.0 β€” Highlights ===
 
βˆ’
* '''Draining:''' Pain flare; errands stacked.
 
βˆ’
* '''Strengthening:''' Walking felt good once started; sleep slightly better.
 
βˆ’
* '''Quietly worsening:''' Mobility/pain is affecting mood.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
=== Vital Signals (Chosen) ===
 
βˆ’
* '''Pain level (0–10)'''
 
βˆ’
* '''Mobility (minutes walked)'''
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
=== Micro-Experiment (7 days) ===
 
βˆ’
* '''8-minute walk after breakfast''' (every day)
 
βˆ’
* Measure: # days completed + pain rating at 5pm
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
=== T.3 (Redundancy) β€” Find single points of failure ===
 
βˆ’
'''In T.3 I paste:'''
 
βˆ’
<pre>
 
βˆ’
Help me identify single points of failure in my life (health, home, tech, routines, money, caregiving, transportation).
 
βˆ’
Then help me add small backups (Plan B’s) that reduce brittleness.
 
βˆ’
Output a short risk list + fixes.
 
βˆ’
</pre>
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
=== T.9 (Risk Register) β€” Add ONE row ===
 
βˆ’
'''In T.9 I paste:'''
 
βˆ’
<pre>
 
βˆ’
Add this to my Risk Register: Pain flare-ups are reducing movement and increasing irritability.
 
βˆ’
 
 
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βˆ’
! Safety Note (Read This First)
 
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|-
 
βˆ’
| The '''Center and Circle Playbook''' is for Self-check-ins and planning support. It is '''not medical, mental health, legal, or emergency advice'''. If you feel in danger, are considering self-harm, or there is an immediate safety risk, call your local emergency number; if in US call '''911'''. If you’re in need urgent emotional support contact your local emergency services or a trusted local crisis line; if in US you can call or text '''988''' (Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline). When in doubt, reach out to a clinician, caregiver support organization, or a trusted person in your Circle.
 
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|}
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
== Example Walkthrough (6 Weeks) β€” Project: ''Center & Circle'' ==
 
βˆ’
This is a fictional-but-realistic narrative walkthrough showing how one person uses the ChatGPT project titled '''Center & Circle''' over several weeks. It demonstrates how Threads '''T.1–T.10''' get used in practice. Each week starts in '''T.0 (Control Room)'''. The person runs the Weekly Workflow (W.1β†’W.7), then switches into one or two β€œdeep work” threads only if needed. The week ends with one row recorded into '''T.10 (Learning Log)'''. Over several weeks, you’ll see how different modules get used without trying to β€œfix everything” at once.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
'''Quick Map: How a Week Runs '''
 
 
* '''Always start in:''' '''T.0 Thread: Control Room'''
 
* '''Always start in:''' '''T.0 Thread: Control Room'''
 
* '''Only switch threads when needed:''' T.1–T.8 (deep work), T.9 (Risk Register update), T.10 (Learning Log row)
 
* '''Only switch threads when needed:''' T.1–T.8 (deep work), T.9 (Risk Register update), T.10 (Learning Log row)
 
* '''End every week by writing one row into:''' '''T.10 Thread: Learning Log'''
 
* '''End every week by writing one row into:''' '''T.10 Thread: Learning Log'''
βˆ’
* '''Key idea:''' Each week picks only 1–2 vital signals and runs ONE 7-day micro-experiment.
 
  
 
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βˆ’
== Week 1 (Week Ending 2026-01-10) β€” ''β€œStop the Drift” Week'' ==
+
== Week 1 (Week Ending 2026-01-10) β€” First β€œReal” Run ==
βˆ’
=== The Story ===
+
=== Goal ===
βˆ’
This week starts with a familiar pattern: nothing is β€œon fire,” but the person notices they’ve been feeling more scattered. Nights are drifting later, the phone is keeping the brain β€œlit up,” and mornings feel foggier than they should. The problem isn’t dramaticβ€”it's quiet drift. And drift is exactly what this playbook is designed to catch early.
+
* Establish baseline: run W.1 β†’ W.7 once, even if imperfect.
βˆ’
 
+
* Use T.1 if the scan feels fuzzy; use T.2 to build β€œlow-energy defaults.”
βˆ’
In '''T.0''', the Weekly Scan reveals a clear signal: the person is losing stability through sleep erosion. It’s not that they’re choosing chaos; it’s that the environment (phone + late scrolling + small errands) is quietly winning. So the emphasis becomes '''Center'''β€”protecting the internal engine.
+
* Record first row in T.10.
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
They avoid the common mistake of trying to β€œfix everything.” Instead, they choose two vital signals: '''sleep''' and '''focus'''. These are predictive dials: if sleep improves, focus usually improves; if sleep deteriorates, everything gets harder.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
The micro-experiment is intentionally small: move the phone out of the bedroom and charge it in the kitchen by 9pm. That is not a β€œself-improvement identity.” It’s just one friction change that makes the right thing easier.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
Then, they use '''T.2 Basics''' to create a realistic checklist and a low-energy version for bad daysβ€”because consistency beats intensity.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
=== Why this week worked (Rationale) ===
 
βˆ’
* The person chose a signal that predicts stability (sleep) rather than chasing vague goals.
 
βˆ’
* The experiment was tiny and measurable (phone location + time).
 
βˆ’
* They built infrastructure (T.2) so the change can survive bad days.
 
  
 
=== T.0 (Control Room) β€” What I paste ===
 
=== T.0 (Control Room) β€” What I paste ===
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=== W.1 Scan (My answers) ===
 
=== W.1 Scan (My answers) ===
 
* '''Draining:''' Late-night scrolling; too many small errands; caregiver stress.
 
* '''Draining:''' Late-night scrolling; too many small errands; caregiver stress.
βˆ’
* '''Strengthening:''' Morning coffee + quiet; short conversation with a friend; one task done early.
+
* '''Strengthening:''' Morning coffee + quiet; short conversation with a friend; one club task done early.
 
* '''Quietly worsening:''' Sleep drift (later bedtime); focus feels β€œfoggy.”
 
* '''Quietly worsening:''' Sleep drift (later bedtime); focus feels β€œfoggy.”
  
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βˆ’
== Week 2 (Week Ending 2026-01-17) β€” ''β€œAdd a Backup” Week'' ==
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== Week 2 (Week Ending 2026-01-17) β€” Add Redundancy + First T.9 Entry ==
βˆ’
=== The Story ===
+
=== Goal ===
βˆ’
Week 2 begins with a reminder: stability is multi-factor. Even though sleep improved, a pain flare shows up and starts pulling everything sideways. The person notices that when pain rises, movement drops; when movement drops, mood and sleep begin to wobble again. This is a classic cascade.
+
* Keep Center emphasis, but add one β€œPlan B” backup so life is less brittle.
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
In '''T.0''', they wisely choose signals that match the new risk: '''pain''' and '''mobility'''. Instead of setting a huge fitness goal, they choose an 8-minute walk after breakfastβ€”short enough that it’s hard to rationalize away, but meaningful enough to interrupt the cascade.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
This is also the first week they deliberately build redundancy. In '''T.3''', they identify the single point of failure: β€œIf pain spikes, I stop moving and the whole week degrades.” So they add a Plan B: a β€œminimum walk” version plus a basic heat/ice routine and a commitment-reduction rule on flare days.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
They capture this in '''T.9 Risk Register'''β€”not as a dramatic crisis plan, but as a calm recognition that flare-ups are normal and deserve a prepared response.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
=== Why this week worked (Rationale) ===
 
βˆ’
* The person adjusted signals to match reality (pain/mobility vs sleep/focus).
 
βˆ’
* They built redundancy: a minimum viable version that keeps the chain from breaking.
 
βˆ’
* They captured the risk so it doesn’t get forgotten.
 
  
 
=== T.0 β€” Highlights ===
 
=== T.0 β€” Highlights ===
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</pre>
 
</pre>
  
βˆ’
=== T.9 Risk Register Row (Example) ===
+
'''Paste-ready Risk Register row (example):'''
 
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
 
|-
 
|-
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βˆ’
== Week 3 (Week Ending 2026-01-24) β€” ''β€œWarm the Circle” Week'' ==
+
== Week 3 (Week Ending 2026-01-24) β€” Shift to Circle: Social Value + Scaffolding ==
βˆ’
=== The Story ===
+
=== Goal ===
βˆ’
By Week 3, the person notices something subtle: Center is improving, but social connection is thinning. They’re doing β€œfine,” but more alone than they want to be. This matters because isolation can quietly undermine resilienceβ€”especially under stress.
+
* Warm the network before isolation becomes a problem.
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
So, in '''T.0''', the Decision Point shifts to '''Circle'''. The chosen vital signal becomes '''meaningful contact''': not just a β€œlike” or a superficial text, but one real exchange that leaves the person feeling more connected.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
They use '''T.4 Social Value''' to define a low-load β€œvalue menu”—small ways they can be helpful without becoming overcommitted. This avoids the trap of turning connection into overload.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
Then in '''T.5 Social Scaffolding''', they map who is β€œinner,” β€œouter,” and β€œinstitutions,” and set a repeating social anchor: one warm message every Tuesday. The point isn’t big emotional moments; it’s steady maintenance.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
=== Why this week worked (Rationale) ===
 
βˆ’
* The person treated social contact as a stability dial, not a luxury.
 
βˆ’
* The experiment was tiny and repeatable (one weekly message).
 
βˆ’
* The person avoided overpromising by using boundaries (T.4).
 
  
 
=== Emphasis ===
 
=== Emphasis ===
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=== Vital Signal ===
 
=== Vital Signal ===
βˆ’
* '''Meaningful contact''' (one real exchange)
+
* '''Meaningful contact''' (one real conversation or supportive exchange)
  
 
=== Micro-Experiment (7 days) ===
 
=== Micro-Experiment (7 days) ===
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=== T.4 (Social Value) β€” Value menu + boundaries ===
 
=== T.4 (Social Value) β€” Value menu + boundaries ===
βˆ’
'''In T.4 I paste:'''
 
 
<pre>
 
<pre>
 
Help me define a reliable β€œvalue menu” I can offer others (skills, roles, contributions)
 
Help me define a reliable β€œvalue menu” I can offer others (skills, roles, contributions)
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=== T.5 (Social Scaffolding) β€” Map support + templates ===
 
=== T.5 (Social Scaffolding) β€” Map support + templates ===
βˆ’
'''In T.5 I paste:'''
 
 
<pre>
 
<pre>
 
Help me build a simple, reliable support structure:
 
Help me build a simple, reliable support structure:
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βˆ’
== Week 4 (Week Ending 2026-01-31) β€” ''β€œRepair Fast” Week'' ==
+
== Week 4 (Week Ending 2026-01-31) β€” Relationship Maintenance + Fast Repair ==
βˆ’
=== The Story ===
+
=== Goal ===
βˆ’
This week the person notices irritability rising. Nothing huge happened; it’s more like accumulated friction. One relationship feels a bit β€œstiff,” and the person catches themselves replaying a conversation in their head. That’s a signal: small cracks are forming.
+
* Prevent small friction from becoming relationship drift.
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
Instead of ignoring it, they choose a Circle micro-experiment: '''repair one friction within 24 hours'''. That becomes a new habitβ€”tiny, but powerful. The goal is not perfection; it’s preventing drift from hardening into distance.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
They switch into '''T.6 Relationship Maintenance''' to create a simple rotation plan and a β€œfast repair” script. They also lean on '''T.5''' again (if needed) to keep templates handy.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
=== Why this week worked (Rationale) ===
 
βˆ’
* The person treated micro-friction as data and repaired early.
 
βˆ’
* The person used scripts to reduce emotional labor.
 
βˆ’
* The person built a maintenance habit (recurring) instead of heroics.
 
  
 
=== Vital Signal ===
 
=== Vital Signal ===
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=== T.6 (Relationship Maintenance) β€” Rotation + repair script ===
 
=== T.6 (Relationship Maintenance) β€” Rotation + repair script ===
βˆ’
'''In T.6 I paste:'''
 
 
<pre>
 
<pre>
 
Help me maintain relationships with a simple rotation schedule (who, when, how).
 
Help me maintain relationships with a simple rotation schedule (who, when, how).
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</pre>
 
</pre>
  
βˆ’
=== Example β€œFast Repair” Script (Paste-ready) ===
+
=== Example β€œfast repair” script ===
 
<pre>
 
<pre>
 
Hey β€” quick note. I think I came across sharper than I meant to earlier.
 
Hey β€” quick note. I think I came across sharper than I meant to earlier.
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βˆ’
== Week 5 (Week Ending 2026-02-07) β€” ''β€œCut Load, Protect Sleep” Week'' ==
+
== Week 5 (Week Ending 2026-02-07) β€” Commitments Audit + Stop-Rule ==
βˆ’
=== The Story ===
+
=== Goal ===
βˆ’
Week 5 is where the playbook prevents a classic failure: mistaking overload for meaning. The person realizes sleep is wobbling againβ€”not because the phone returned, but because commitments are expanding. They feel some resentment and dread, which are early warnings.
+
* Reduce overload that harms sleep/stress.
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
In '''T.0''', the week returns to '''Center''' emphasis. The micro-experiment isn’t β€œwork harder.” It’s: reduce scope on one commitment and implement a stop-rule.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
They switch to '''T.7 Commitments''' to define what β€œdone” means, choose a smaller next step, and create a weekly cadence that doesn’t crush recovery time. They also add (or update) a Risk Register row in '''T.9''': overload leading to sleep collapse.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
This is the playbook doing something mature: it protects capacity so the person can remain reliable long-term.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
=== Why this week worked (Rationale) ===
 
βˆ’
* They recognized overload early (before burnout).
 
βˆ’
* They used a stop-rule (objective trigger) rather than willpower.
 
βˆ’
* They converted vague stress into a concrete boundary action.
 
  
 
=== Emphasis ===
 
=== Emphasis ===
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=== T.7 (Commitments) β€” Stop-rule + scope ===
 
=== T.7 (Commitments) β€” Stop-rule + scope ===
βˆ’
'''In T.7 I paste:'''
 
 
<pre>
 
<pre>
 
Help me choose 1–2 small projects/commitments that create meaning without destabilizing me.
 
Help me choose 1–2 small projects/commitments that create meaning without destabilizing me.
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</pre>
 
</pre>
  
βˆ’
=== Stop-Rule (Paste-ready) ===
+
=== Example stop-rule (paste-ready) ===
 
* If sleep drops below 6 hours for 2 nights OR stress is 4/5 for 2 days β†’ '''pause or reduce scope''' for one week.
 
* If sleep drops below 6 hours for 2 nights OR stress is 4/5 for 2 days β†’ '''pause or reduce scope''' for one week.
  
βˆ’
=== T.9 Risk Register Row (Example) ===
+
=== T.9 (Risk Register) β€” Optional row ===
 
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
 
|-
 
|-
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βˆ’
== Week 6 (Week Ending 2026-02-14) β€” ''β€œReview + Renewal” Week'' ==
+
== Week 6 (Week Ending 2026-02-14) β€” Review + Renewal (Upgradeable Identity) ==
βˆ’
=== The Story ===
+
=== Goal ===
βˆ’
Now the person has six weeks of real data. They’ve improved sleep, managed a pain cascade, warmed social scaffolding, repaired friction quickly, and reduced overload. The next move is not another new rule. It’s a review.
+
* Monthly review to refresh direction without overhauls.
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
This is where '''T.8 Upgradeable Identity''' matters: it helps the person evolve without shattering. The review isn’t a life audit; it’s a gentle systems check. They use a simple scorecard, decide what to keep/stop/start, and choose one renewal action for the next month.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
They also do a quick '''T.9 stale check''' to refresh one risk row. The point is maintenance: keep the system from decaying silently.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
Finally, they log the month’s outcome into '''T.10''', which creates a stable sense of progress and reduces thrash.
 
βˆ’
 
 
βˆ’
=== Why this week worked (Rationale) ===
 
βˆ’
* Reviews prevent β€œrandom walk” life.
 
βˆ’
* A scorecard makes tradeoffs visible.
 
βˆ’
* One renewal action avoids identity-overhaul mania.
 
  
 
=== T.8 (Review + Renewal) β€” Scorecard + keep/stop/start ===
 
=== T.8 (Review + Renewal) β€” Scorecard + keep/stop/start ===
βˆ’
'''In T.8 I paste:'''
 
 
<pre>
 
<pre>
 
Help me run a monthly/quarterly review to learn what’s working, retire what isn’t, and refresh goals.
 
Help me run a monthly/quarterly review to learn what’s working, retire what isn’t, and refresh goals.
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Status: KEEP
 
Status: KEEP
 
</pre>
 
</pre>
βˆ’
 
βˆ’
----
 
βˆ’
 
βˆ’
== Copy/Paste Prompts Used in This Walkthrough (Index) ==
 
βˆ’
* '''T.0:''' Weekly Run Card prompt (W.1–W.7)
 
βˆ’
* '''T.1:''' Re-calibrate sensing (when scan is fuzzy)
 
βˆ’
* '''T.2:''' Basics checklist + low-energy defaults
 
βˆ’
* '''T.3:''' Single points of failure β†’ Plan B
 
βˆ’
* '''T.4:''' Value menu + boundaries
 
βˆ’
* '''T.5:''' Support structure + templates + anchor
 
βˆ’
* '''T.6:''' Rotation schedule + fast repair
 
βˆ’
* '''T.7:''' Commitments + stop-rule
 
βˆ’
* '''T.8:''' Monthly/Quarterly review + renewal action
 
βˆ’
* '''T.9:''' Risk Register row updates + stale check
 
βˆ’
* '''T.10:''' Learning Log row (Signal β†’ Change β†’ Result)
 
βˆ’
 
βˆ’
== Walkthrough Flowchart (Text-Only) β€” Weeks β†’ Threads Used ==
 
βˆ’
''This is a text-only flowchart you can paste into MediaWiki. It shows the weekly β€œpath” through Threads T.0–T.10 in the example walkthrough.''
 
βˆ’
 
βˆ’
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
! Legend
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| '''[T.x]''' = Thread used &nbsp; β€’ &nbsp; '''β†’''' = next step in the weekly path &nbsp; β€’ &nbsp; '''(optional)''' = used only if needed
 
βˆ’
|}
 
βˆ’
 
βˆ’
----
 
βˆ’
 
βˆ’
=== Overall Loop (Every Week) ===
 
βˆ’
<pre>
 
βˆ’
Start β†’ [T.0 Control Room] Run W.1β†’W.7
 
βˆ’
      β†’ (switch to 1–2 deep-work threads only if needed)
 
βˆ’
      β†’ [T.9 Risk Register] (optional: add/update 1 row)
 
βˆ’
      β†’ [T.10 Learning Log] record 1 row
 
βˆ’
      β†’ End (close until next week)
 
βˆ’
</pre>
 
βˆ’
 
βˆ’
----
 
βˆ’
 
βˆ’
== Week-by-Week Flow (Text Diagram) ==
 
βˆ’
 
βˆ’
=== Week 1 β€” β€œStop the Drift” (Center) ===
 
βˆ’
''Signals: Sleep + Focus β€’ Micro: Phone in kitchen by 9:00 PM''
 
βˆ’
<pre>
 
βˆ’
[T.0 Control Room] Scan β†’ Signals β†’ Center vs Circle β†’ Micro-Experiment
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.1 Senseβ†’Decideβ†’Adapt] (optional: if scan feels fuzzy / numb)
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.2 Basics] build checklist + low-energy defaults + remove 1 friction
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.10 Learning Log] add 1 row (Signal β†’ Change β†’ Result)
 
βˆ’
</pre>
 
βˆ’
 
βˆ’
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
! What got accomplished
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| Caught β€œquiet drift” early and stabilized the baseline by changing one environmental lever (phone placement).
 
βˆ’
|}
 
βˆ’
 
βˆ’
----
 
βˆ’
 
βˆ’
=== Week 2 β€” β€œAdd a Backup” (Center) ===
 
βˆ’
''Signals: Pain + Mobility β€’ Micro: 8-minute walk after breakfast''
 
βˆ’
<pre>
 
βˆ’
[T.0 Control Room] Scan β†’ Signals β†’ Center emphasis β†’ Micro-Experiment
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.2 Basics] keep baseline stable while pain fluctuates
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.3 Redundancy] identify single point of failure + Plan B
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.9 Risk Register] capture 1 risk row + review date
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.10 Learning Log] add 1 row
 
βˆ’
</pre>
 
βˆ’
 
βˆ’
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
! What got accomplished
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| Prevented a pain flare from triggering a cascade by adding a β€œminimum viable” backup plan and recording it in the Risk Register.
 
βˆ’
|}
 
βˆ’
 
βˆ’
----
 
βˆ’
 
βˆ’
=== Week 3 β€” β€œWarm the Circle” (Circle) ===
 
βˆ’
''Signal: Meaningful Contact β€’ Micro: One warm touchpoint every Tuesday''
 
βˆ’
<pre>
 
βˆ’
[T.0 Control Room] Scan β†’ Signals β†’ Circle emphasis β†’ Micro-Experiment
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.4 Social Value] define value menu + boundaries (avoid overload)
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.5 Social Scaffolding] map support + templates + repeating anchor
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.10 Learning Log] add 1 row
 
βˆ’
</pre>
 
βˆ’
 
βˆ’
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
! What got accomplished
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| Strengthened social stability with a low-friction repeating habit (one warm touchpoint) and clarified how to contribute without overcommitting.
 
βˆ’
|}
 
βˆ’
 
βˆ’
----
 
βˆ’
 
βˆ’
=== Week 4 β€” β€œRepair Fast” (Circle) ===
 
βˆ’
''Signal: Mood/Irritability β€’ Micro: Repair one friction within 24 hours''
 
βˆ’
<pre>
 
βˆ’
[T.0 Control Room] Scan β†’ Signals β†’ Circle emphasis β†’ Micro-Experiment
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.6 Relationship Maintenance] rotation schedule + fast repair script
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.5 Social Scaffolding] (optional: reuse templates / who-to-call list)
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.10 Learning Log] add 1 row
 
βˆ’
</pre>
 
βˆ’
 
βˆ’
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
! What got accomplished
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| Converted rumination into action by repairing small friction quickly, preventing relationship drift and reducing emotional load.
 
βˆ’
|}
 
βˆ’
 
βˆ’
----
 
βˆ’
 
βˆ’
=== Week 5 β€” β€œCut Load, Protect Sleep” (Center) ===
 
βˆ’
''Signals: Sleep + Stress β€’ Micro: Stop-rule + reduce scope on 1 commitment''
 
βˆ’
<pre>
 
βˆ’
[T.0 Control Room] Scan β†’ Signals β†’ Center emphasis β†’ Micro-Experiment
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.7 Commitments] redefine β€œdone” + cadence + stop-rule
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.2 Basics] keep fundamentals stable during scope reduction
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.9 Risk Register] (optional: add/update overload risk row)
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.10 Learning Log] add 1 row
 
βˆ’
</pre>
 
βˆ’
 
βˆ’
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
! What got accomplished
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| Prevented burnout by turning overload into a concrete boundary (stop-rule) and a scope cut, restoring sleep/stress stability.
 
βˆ’
|}
 
βˆ’
 
βˆ’
----
 
βˆ’
 
βˆ’
=== Week 6 β€” β€œReview + Renewal” (Monthly Review) ===
 
βˆ’
''Signal: Stability Score β€’ Micro: Monthly review + next-version list''
 
βˆ’
<pre>
 
βˆ’
[T.0 Control Room] Route into review mode
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.8 Upgradeable Identity] scorecard + keep/stop/start + renewal action
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.9 Risk Register] (optional: stale check β†’ refresh 1 row + review date)
 
βˆ’
  β†’ [T.10 Learning Log] add 1 row
 
βˆ’
</pre>
 
βˆ’
 
βˆ’
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
! What got accomplished
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| Consolidated learning from the last month, refreshed priorities, chose one small β€œnext version” upgrade, and kept the Risk Register current.
 
βˆ’
|}
 
βˆ’
 
βˆ’
----
 
βˆ’
 
βˆ’
== Thread Coverage Checklist (Did the walkthrough demonstrate each module?) ==
 
βˆ’
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
! Thread !! Demonstrated In Week(s) !! Example Use
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| [T.0] Control Room || 1–6 || Weekly Workflow W.1β†’W.7 routing + decisions
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| [T.1] Sense→Decide→Adapt || 1 (optional) || Re-calibrate sensing when scan is unclear
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| [T.2] Basics || 1, 2, 5 || Checklists + low-energy defaults + baseline stability
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| [T.3] Redundancy || 2 || Identify single point of failure + Plan B
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| [T.4] Social Value || 3 || Value menu + boundaries
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| [T.5] Social Scaffolding || 3, 4 (optional) || Who-to-call + templates + anchor
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| [T.6] Relationship Maintenance || 4 || Rotation schedule + fast repair script
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| [T.7] Commitments || 5 || Define β€œdone,” cadence, and stop-rule
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| [T.8] Review + Renewal || 6 || Scorecard + keep/stop/start + renewal action
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| [T.9] Risk Register || 2, 5 (optional), 6 (optional) || Add/update risk rows + stale check
 
βˆ’
|-
 
βˆ’
| [T.10] Learning Log || 1–6 || One row per week: Signal β†’ Change β†’ Result
 
βˆ’
|}
 

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The Center and Circle Playbook is for Self-check-ins and planning support. It is not medical, mental health, legal, or emergency advice. If you feel in danger, are considering self-harm, or there is an immediate safety risk, call your local emergency number; if in US call 911. If you’re in need urgent emotional support contact your local emergency services or a trusted local crisis line; if in US you can call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). When in doubt, reach out to a clinician, caregiver support organization, or a trusted person in your Circle.

Example Walkthrough (6 Weeks) β€” Project: Center & Circle

This is a fictional-but-realistic walkthrough showing how one person uses the ChatGPT project titled Center & Circle over several weeks. It demonstrates how Threads T.1–T.10 get used in practice.

Quick Map: How a Week Runs

  • Always start in: T.0 Thread: Control Room
  • Only switch threads when needed: T.1–T.8 (deep work), T.9 (Risk Register update), T.10 (Learning Log row)
  • End every week by writing one row into: T.10 Thread: Learning Log

Week Summary Table (What got used when)

Week Ending Emphasis Vital Signal(s) Threads Used This Week Micro-Experiment (7 days)
2026-01-10 Center Sleep + Focus T.0, T.1, T.2, T.10 Phone in kitchen by 9:00 PM
2026-01-17 Center Pain + Mobility T.0, T.2, T.3, T.9, T.10 8-minute walk after breakfast
2026-01-24 Circle Meaningful Contact T.0, T.4, T.5, T.10 One β€œwarm touch” message every Tue
2026-01-31 Circle Mood/Irritability T.0, T.6, T.5, T.10 Repair one friction within 24 hours
2026-02-07 Center Sleep + Stress T.0, T.7, T.2, T.9, T.10 Stop-rule + scope reduction on 1 commitment
2026-02-14 Review Stability Score T.0, T.8, T.9, T.10 Monthly review + next-version list

Week 1 (Week Ending 2026-01-10) β€” First β€œReal” Run

Goal

  • Establish baseline: run W.1 β†’ W.7 once, even if imperfect.
  • Use T.1 if the scan feels fuzzy; use T.2 to build β€œlow-energy defaults.”
  • Record first row in T.10.

T.0 (Control Room) β€” What I paste

Run the Weekly Workflow W.1 β†’ W.7 with me:
W.1 Scan: ask the 3 questions (draining / strengthening / quietly worsening), then summarize.
W.2 Vital Signals: recommend 1–2 signals to track next week.
W.3 Decision Point: choose Center vs Circle emphasis (1 sentence why).
W.4 Micro-Experiment: propose ONE 7-day test (what/when/how to measure).
W.5 Social Touchpoint: draft ONE 10-minute message in my voice.
W.6 Risk Check: name #1 single point of failure + one barrier + one Plan B (for T.9).
W.7 Finish: write one-line log: Signal β†’ Change β†’ Result.
Keep it short and tactical.

W.1 Scan (My answers)

  • Draining: Late-night scrolling; too many small errands; caregiver stress.
  • Strengthening: Morning coffee + quiet; short conversation with a friend; one club task done early.
  • Quietly worsening: Sleep drift (later bedtime); focus feels β€œfoggy.”

W.2 Vital Signals (Chosen)

  • Sleep hours (or bedtime consistency)
  • Focus/clarity (simple 1–5 rating at noon)

W.3 Decision Point

  • Emphasis: Center β€” sleep/focus drift is predicting instability.

W.4 Micro-Experiment (7 days)

  • Phone in kitchen by 9:00 PM (charge overnight)
  • Measure: β€œlights out time” + noon focus rating

W.5 Social Touchpoint (10 minutes)

  • One warm message to a friend (no logistics, just connection)

W.6 Risk Check (light)

  • Single point of failure noticed: β€œAll recovery depends on sleep behaving.”
  • Barrier: phone away
  • Plan B: if sleep fails 2 nights, simplify commitments next day

T.2 (Basics) β€” Protect fundamentals

In T.2 I paste: 

Help me protect the fundamentals: sleep, movement, nutrition/hydration, and meds/appointments (if relevant).
Ask only what you need, then produce:
1) a simple daily checklist,
2) a β€œLow-Energy Default” version for bad days,
3) one small friction-reduction change for this week.

T.10 (Learning Log) β€” One row added

Week Ending: 2026-01-10
Vital Signal(s): Sleep / Focus
Micro-Experiment (The Change): Phone in kitchen by 9:00 PM
Result / Observation: 30 min extra sleep; focus improved
Status: KEEP

Week 2 (Week Ending 2026-01-17) β€” Add Redundancy + First T.9 Entry

Goal

  • Keep Center emphasis, but add one β€œPlan B” backup so life is less brittle.

T.0 β€” Highlights

  • Draining: Pain flare; errands stacked.
  • Strengthening: Walking felt good once started; sleep slightly better.
  • Quietly worsening: Mobility/pain is affecting mood.

Vital Signals (Chosen)

  • Pain level (0–10)
  • Mobility (minutes walked)

Micro-Experiment (7 days)

  • 8-minute walk after breakfast (every day)
  • Measure: # days completed + pain rating at 5pm

T.3 (Redundancy) β€” Find single points of failure

In T.3 I paste: 

Help me identify single points of failure in my life (health, home, tech, routines, money, caregiving, transportation).
Then help me add small backups (Plan B’s) that reduce brittleness.
Output a short risk list + fixes.

T.9 (Risk Register) β€” Add ONE row

In T.9 I paste: 

Add this to my Risk Register: Pain flare-ups are reducing movement and increasing irritability.
Ask me ONLY ONE question if needed.
Then output ONE completed Risk Register row (same columns as my table) with a Review date.

Paste-ready Risk Register row (example):

Risk / Fragility Early Warning Signs Prevention (Barrier) Mitigation (Plan B) Status
Health: Pain flare reduces movement β†’ sleep worsens Pain > 6/10; walking skipped 2 days; irritability up 8-min walk after breakfast + simple stretch β€œMinimum walk” 3 min + heat/ice + reduce commitments that day MONITOR (Review: 2026-01-24)

T.10 (Learning Log) β€” One row

Week Ending: 2026-01-17
Vital Signal(s): Pain / Mobility
Micro-Experiment (The Change): 8-minute walk after breakfast
Result / Observation: 5/7 days; pain slightly lower by evening; mood steadier
Status: TWEAK (aim for 6/7; add shoes-by-door)

Week 3 (Week Ending 2026-01-24) β€” Shift to Circle: Social Value + Scaffolding

Goal

  • Warm the network before isolation becomes a problem.

Emphasis

  • Circle β€” meaningful contact predicts stability this week.

Vital Signal

  • Meaningful contact (one real conversation or supportive exchange)

Micro-Experiment (7 days)

  • One warm touchpoint every Tuesday (10 minutes)

T.4 (Social Value) β€” Value menu + boundaries

Help me define a reliable β€œvalue menu” I can offer others (skills, roles, contributions)
that also strengthens my stability. Add boundaries so it doesn’t become overload.

T.5 (Social Scaffolding) β€” Map support + templates

Help me build a simple, reliable support structure:
- inner/outer/institutions map,
- β€œwho to call” list,
- a short β€œhelp menu” (what I can ask for / offer),
- two message templates (check-in + ask for help),
- one repeating social anchor.
Keep it low-friction and specific.

T.10 (Learning Log) β€” One row

Week Ending: 2026-01-24
Vital Signal(s): Meaningful Contact
Micro-Experiment (The Change): One warm touchpoint every Tuesday
Result / Observation: Felt less isolated; got an easy β€œgood to hear from you” reply
Status: KEEP

Week 4 (Week Ending 2026-01-31) β€” Relationship Maintenance + Fast Repair

Goal

  • Prevent small friction from becoming relationship drift.

Vital Signal

  • Mood/Irritability (1–5 rating, evenings)

Micro-Experiment (7 days)

  • Repair one friction within 24 hours (instead of stewing)

T.6 (Relationship Maintenance) β€” Rotation + repair script

Help me maintain relationships with a simple rotation schedule (who, when, how).
Draft two quick check-in templates and one β€˜fast repair’ script.
Ask a few questions, then propose 5 small touchpoints and one weekend relationship reset.

Example β€œfast repair” script

Hey β€” quick note. I think I came across sharper than I meant to earlier.
Sorry about that. I’m dealing with some stress and it leaked out.
I value you, and I want us to be good.

T.10 (Learning Log) β€” One row

Week Ending: 2026-01-31
Vital Signal(s): Mood/Irritability
Micro-Experiment (The Change): Repair one friction within 24 hours
Result / Observation: One relationship warmed back up; less rumination
Status: KEEP

Week 5 (Week Ending 2026-02-07) β€” Commitments Audit + Stop-Rule

Goal

  • Reduce overload that harms sleep/stress.

Emphasis

  • Center β€” sleep/stress wobble predicts instability.

T.7 (Commitments) β€” Stop-rule + scope

Help me choose 1–2 small projects/commitments that create meaning without destabilizing me.
For each, define: β€œdone,” the next tiny step, and a weekly cadence.
Include a stop-rule to prevent burnout (if sleep or stress worsens, we reduce scope or pause).

Example stop-rule (paste-ready)

  • If sleep drops below 6 hours for 2 nights OR stress is 4/5 for 2 days β†’ pause or reduce scope for one week.

T.9 (Risk Register) β€” Optional row

Risk / Fragility Early Warning Signs Prevention (Barrier) Mitigation (Plan B) Status
Overload: Commitments expand β†’ sleep collapses Sleep < 6h for 2 nights; dread; irritability Stop-rule + weekly β€œyes filter” Reduce scope 50% for 7 days; cancel one non-essential obligation ACTIVE (Review: 2026-02-14)

T.10 (Learning Log) β€” One row

Week Ending: 2026-02-07
Vital Signal(s): Sleep / Stress
Micro-Experiment (The Change): Stop-rule + reduce one commitment’s scope
Result / Observation: Stress down; sleep steadier; less resentment
Status: KEEP

Week 6 (Week Ending 2026-02-14) β€” Review + Renewal (Upgradeable Identity)

Goal

  • Monthly review to refresh direction without overhauls.

T.8 (Review + Renewal) β€” Scorecard + keep/stop/start

Help me run a monthly/quarterly review to learn what’s working, retire what isn’t, and refresh goals.
Include a simple scorecard, a β€˜keep/stop/start’ list, and one renewal action.

Simple scorecard (example)

  • Sleep stability (1–5)
  • Pain/mobility (1–5)
  • Meaningful contact (1–5)
  • Load/capacity balance (1–5)

T.9 (Risk Register) β€” Monthly stale check (optional)

Risk Register check: Which one row in my Risk Register is most out of date?
Update that row and give it a new Review date. Output the updated row paste-ready.

T.10 (Learning Log) β€” One row

Week Ending: 2026-02-14
Vital Signal(s): Stability Score (monthly)
Micro-Experiment (The Change): Monthly review + one renewal action chosen
Result / Observation: Clearer priorities; reduced thrash; one upgrade selected
Status: KEEP
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