Irina Zhuravleva

Concrete protocol: set a recurring 10-minute slot where each partner states a single feeling, a recent win and one request; teams using this method report...

Schedule a 30-minute structured meeting within 48 hours: require each participant to come prepared with exactly three factual points and one desired outcome, assign a...

Start with a specific rule: partners need to commit a joint baseline where each contributes 30–50% of net income to shared obligations, then route the...

After cooking and finishing a meal, move to a seat where chests and knees can touch; set a visible timer for 10 minutes and commit...

Start with one measurable action: run a 12-week experiment where each partner commits to a weekly 30-minute planning session and three shared micro-tasks, then compare...

Pause for 30–60 seconds after the speaker finishes, hold steady eye contact, and paraphrase one sentence of their point. That single routine resets conversations, proves...

Begin a 6-week graded exposure protocol with a licensed clinician: three proximity tasks per week, each task increases duration of closeness by 20% relative to...

Action: create a one-page living schedule that lists six checkpoints with deadlines and owners: engagement confirmation, venue booking (12 months out), vendor contracts and deposits...

Think in terms of micro-interventions that interrupt escalation. Pause for 300 seconds, count breaths, note subtle shifts in posture or voice; this simple routine is...

Timing and structure: Reserve exactly 30 minutes: 5 minutes of appreciation, 10 minutes for each person to state one unmet need, 10 minutes for focused...

Immediate recommendation: allocate $150,000 per 100,000 residents to a 12-week program staffed with 3 full‑time fact‑checkers, 6 community trainers and a $25,000 counter‑messaging line item....

Recommendation: Track behavior with a 30-day checklist focused on seven concrete qualities; review results month by month and assign a number score for each quality...

empathy must be shown through specific actions, not phrases: a concise acknowledgment of harm, a concrete change plan, and two-week progress notes. Start at the...

If youve observed repeated emotional withdrawal, begin by documenting dates and messages, open a separate account to save emergency funds, and schedule a consultation with...

Schedule two 30-minute device-free talks weekly: mute press notifications, sit facing one another, set a 25-minute timer, and open with a single values question that...

Start today: set a 10-minute undistracted check-in. Sit at eye level, ask two open questions and let silence fill the space after each answer; when...

Use a daily openness ritual: spend 10 minutes each evening where both people name one concrete action they took to protect the bond and one...

Choose a short, low-pressure plan: a 30–45 minute casual walks or coffee so you can exit quickly if the interaction gets awkward. Limit the scheduled...

Schedule a 10-minute everyday check-in at a fixed time; it takes just ten minutes each day and produces measurable shifts in tone. Use a three-item...

Give precise facts: list the date, exact times, where the incident took place, the child’s age and the primary issue in one clear sentence. Say...

Schedule a 10-minute mirror checkpoint every morning: list three concrete wins from yesterday and one deliverable to finish before lunch; keep entries in an organized...

Start with a 30–90 second tour of a recent small win or awkward moment; that quick exchange sets tone and reduces nervous energy. Data: interviews...

Propose the figure up front and back it with data: +15% revenue over the last 12 months, 12 completed projects, 2 client renewals. Supply a...

Pack three layers per person, two pairs of shoes, a compact first-aid kit and split toiletries so each partner carries half; bring printed confirmations and...