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Healthy boundariesDMfirst-owned · Edition 093

Recognize chasing behavior

Trying to recover a previous loss quickly can lead to larger or more frequent commitments. The previous loss does not improve the next outcome’s prospects.

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Inside this edition

One topic. 3 useful perspectives.

3 sections

01

Understand the idea

Trying to recover a previous loss quickly can lead to larger or more frequent commitments. The previous loss does not improve the next outcome’s prospects.

Context
02

Put it into practice

Pause when the reason for continuing becomes getting even. Step away, review the situation later and seek support if stopping feels difficult.

Practical step
03

Know the limits

Changing games or increasing stakes does not erase the earlier loss.

Important limit

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