Bias-by-Bias Analysis and SWOT

1. Confirmation Bias

Strengths	Weaknesses	Opportunities	Threats
Focuses on pre-existing compassionate beliefs.	May ignore evidence that challenges preconceived notions of who deserves compassion.	Can reinforce the importance of compassion when supported by evidence.	Limits flexibility in applying rachamim universally.

Observation: I notice that I focus only on compassionate actions toward familiar groups.
Feeling: I feel concerned that my compassion is limited by my preconceptions.
Need: I need to practice openness to broader perspectives.
Request: Would I be willing to journal weekly on moments where I extended compassion beyond my usual scope?
S.M.A.R.T. Goal: Over the next three months, I will identify one situation weekly where my assumptions are challenged and consciously choose to act with compassion.

Strengths	Weaknesses	Opportunities	Threats
Promotes consistency in compassionate responses if anchored to a strong example.	May limit the ability to adapt when initial impressions are flawed.	Allows for building a consistent model of rachamim from effective anchors.	Leads to rigid compassion based on outdated anchors.

Observation: I observe that my first impressions strongly influence my compassionate actions.
Feeling: I feel limited in adjusting my responses when new information arises.
Need: I need to reassess initial impressions to align with dynamic situations.
Request: Would I be willing to pause and re-evaluate my first impressions in compassionate decision-making?
S.M.A.R.T. Goal: Over six months, I will practice identifying and questioning my initial assumptions in two compassionate actions per week.

Strengths	Weaknesses	Opportunities	Threats
Encourages confident, proactive compassion.	Risks overlooking limitations or complexities in a situation.	Can inspire others to act compassionately by modeling confidence.	Leads to arrogance, impeding deeper empathy.

Observation: I observe that I act with confidence, assuming I know the best compassionate action.
Feeling: I feel uneasy about potentially missing nuanced needs.
Need: I need to ensure humility and attentiveness in compassionate actions.
Request: Would I be willing to seek feedback before acting in situations requiring rachamim?
S.M.A.R.T. Goal: Over four months, I will solicit feedback on three compassionate actions per week to identify areas of improvement.

Strengths	Weaknesses	Opportunities	Threats
Enables quick recall of compassionate precedents.	May focus on recent examples and neglect historical patterns.	Leverages relatable examples to inspire acts of rachamim.	Skews perception, making some needs seem more urgent than others.

S.M.A.R.T. Goal

Observation: I notice that I prioritize compassion based on vivid recent examples.
Feeling: I feel concerned about neglecting less visible needs.
Need: I need to balance attention across a spectrum of compassionate needs.
Request: Would I be willing to catalog compassionate opportunities from diverse sources weekly?
S.M.A.R.T. Goal: Over the next six months, I will document compassionate actions in three areas—community, work, and global issues—every week.

Strengths	Weaknesses	Opportunities	Threats
Motivates protection of relationships through compassion.	May avoid compassion if perceived as risking personal resources.	Highlights the value of rachamim in maintaining stability.	Limits growth by avoiding compassionate actions perceived as risky.

Observation: I notice hesitation to act compassionately when resources are at stake.
Feeling: I feel conflicted between caution and generosity.
Need: I need to balance prudent resource management with acts of rachamim.
Request: Would I be willing to allocate a specific budget or time for compassionate actions?
S.M.A.R.T. Goal: Over one year, I will dedicate 10% of my monthly time or income to compassionate causes.

Strengths	Weaknesses	Opportunities	Threats
Boosts motivation to act compassionately when aligned with personal values.	May skew perceptions of one’s own compassion, ignoring failures.	Aligns personal identity with rachamim, creating sustainable practice.	Prevents self-awareness about biased or incomplete compassion.

Observation: I observe that I tend to justify my actions as compassionate without reflection.
Feeling: I feel discomfort about possibly missing opportunities for rachamim.
Need: I need to enhance self-awareness of my compassionate limitations.
Request: Would I be willing to reflect weekly on missed opportunities for compassion?
S.M.A.R.T. Goal: Over six months, I will journal about one instance per week where I missed an opportunity to act with rachamim and what I learned.

This structure continues similarly for the remaining biases, providing SWOT analyses and NVC OFNR S.M.A.R.T. goals tailored for each.