Cognitively, it’s important to consider that the “best response” may not be to act in a singularly consistent way to similar circumstances.

Sometimes a better response is to approach each circumstance by not intending to give an expected response, no matter how “best” you think it is in most similar circumstances.

Sometimes a better response is to start with the mental framework that you must read each circumstance with an expectation that the circumstances are unique and they warrant a response that adapts and acknowledges their uniqueness.