MMP
Meta-Moment Protocol
Step outside your experience to observe your own thinking.
Estimated time: 40 seconds
Protocol Steps
- 1
Observe: "I notice I'm thinking..."
~10s - 2
Curious: "Why might I be thinking this now?"
~15s - 3
Context: "What just happened externally?"
~10s - 4
Return: Come back with new perspective.
~5s
When to Use
- When thoughts are racing
- When you feel certain about something complex
- During conflicts or arguments
Common Failure Modes
- Using meta-awareness to avoid emotions
- Getting lost in recursive self-observation
- Forgetting to come back to action