Weaving the 72 Names into a Personal Practice Protocol Map

From List to Toolkit: What Are We Doing With the 72 Names?

Names as Protocols, Not Magic Buttons

Quick Self-Scan: Where Do You Actually Need Support?

Before choosing any Names, you need clarity on your real life-patterns.

Take 2–3 minutes to do this written exercise.

1. On a page or notes app, create three headings:

• Emotional loops (feelings you keep getting stuck in)
• Situations (recurring external patterns)
• Ethical edges (places you are tempted to cut corners)

1. Under Emotional loops, list 3–5 recurring states, for example:

• "Anxiety before sending important emails"
• "Resentment when my work is not noticed"
• "Numbness when I scroll social media at night"

1. Under Situations, list 3–5 real contexts, for example:

• "Group projects with poor communication"
• "Family conversations about money"
• "Studying alone late at night"

1. Under Ethical edges, list 2–4 areas where you feel inner conflict, for example:

• "Being honest about my workload with my supervisor"
• "Respecting others’ boundaries in relationships"
• "Not exaggerating my skills on applications"

1. Put a star () next to one emotional loop and one situation* that feel most urgent this week.

You will use these starred items to select Names and build your protocol map.

If you already work with some of the 72 Names, note which ones you actually reach for in these starred contexts. If you do not, just keep the contexts in mind for the next step.

Choosing a Core Subset of Names (3–7 Only)

Define One Name as a Full Protocol

You will now turn one of your chosen Names into a detailed protocol. This is the template you can later copy for your other Names.

Use this fill-in-the-blanks structure in your notes. Replace the placeholders with your own words.

1. Name label

• Example: "Name 2 – Calm in Chaos" (you can add the Hebrew letters if you know them).

1. Intention (1–2 sentences)

• "I use this Name to shift from [state A] to [state B]."
• Example: "I use this Name to shift from spiraling anxiety to grounded curiosity when plans change suddenly."

1. Trigger conditions (when to use it)

• List 2–3 clear triggers.
• Example: "I reach for this Name when: (a) I receive unexpected bad news, (b) a group project suddenly changes direction, (c) I notice my heart racing and shallow breathing."

1. Do-not-use conditions (safety)

• List 1–2 situations where you pause instead.
• Example: "I do not rely on this Name alone if I notice signs of a panic attack; I also contact a trusted friend or health professional as needed."

1. Actions (2–5 simple steps, 1–3 minutes total)

• Example sequence:

1. Sit or stand with feet on the ground.
2. Inhale for 4 counts, exhale for 6 counts, three times.
3. Visualize the three Hebrew letters of the Name glowing in front of you.
4. Silently repeat your intention sentence once.

1. Ethical guardrails and consent

• Write 2–3 sentences beginning with "I will not use this Name to..." and "I will only use this Name to...".
• Example: "I will not use this Name to pressure anyone into decisions. I will only use this Name to regulate my own reactions and show up more honestly."

Pause now and actually write your protocol. Keep it short enough that you could do it between classes or during a study break.

If you like, draw a tiny symbol or color next to this Name so you can recognize it quickly in your map later.

Check Your Understanding: Protocols and Ethics

Answer this quick question to test your grasp of Name-protocol ethics.

Building Your Trigger Map: Situations, States, Names

Draft Your Mini Protocol Map (At Least 3 Rows)

Now you will actually build a mini protocol map. Aim for at least 3 rows (or 3 circles) using your chosen Names.

In your notes, create a small table with these columns:

1. Situation / Context
2. Inner State
3. Name (Label)
4. Protocol Summary
5. Ethical Note

Then fill in at least three lines, following this template.

Template line 1 (you customize the brackets):

• Situation / Context: "[e.g., Before sending important emails]"
• Inner State: "[e.g., Fear of rejection, procrastination]"
• Name (Label): "[e.g., Name 3 – Courageous Heart]"
• Protocol Summary: "[e.g., 2 breaths, visualize letters, send email within 5 minutes]"
• Ethical Note: "[e.g., I use this to be honest and timely, not to push others to respond instantly]"

Template line 2:

• Situation / Context: "[e.g., Late-night doomscrolling]"
• Inner State: "[e.g., Numbness, low mood]"
• Name (Label): "[e.g., Name 4 – Break the Loop]"
• Protocol Summary: "[e.g., Notice numbness, speak Name once, close apps, stand up, drink water]"
• Ethical Note: "[e.g., I use this to care for my body and mind, not to avoid real problems I should address tomorrow]"

Template line 3:

• Situation / Context: "[e.g., Family conversation about money]"
• Inner State: "[e.g., Tightness, defensiveness]"
• Name (Label): "[e.g., Name 1 – Boundaries with Compassion]"
• Protocol Summary: "[e.g., Feel feet, Name inner emotion, choose one clear sentence to say]"
• Ethical Note: "[e.g., I will not use this Name to win arguments; I use it to stay honest and kind]"

Spend a few minutes now and actually write your three rows. Keep them realistic enough that you can imagine using them in the next week.

Key Terms Review

Use these flashcards to reinforce the core ideas from this module.