Reactive replies cost reputation more often than intention does. The Unsent Draft is a five‑step, 8‑minute ritual you run the moment you feel the urge to reply—write the full message, label the emotion, set a decision lens, wait a fixed interval, then decide to send, revise, or archive. James explains why drafting without sending is not avoidance but disciplined processing: it makes the cost of a reactive reply visible, clears the fog of emotion, and turns impulse into a standard. You’ll get exact prompts (what to write, how to name the trigger, a one‑line decision lens), a realistic 30‑minute and 24‑hour wait protocol, and two short scripts for follow‑up when you choose to communicate. Practical micro‑trial included: three unsent drafts over three days and a simple evening check to see whether replies were calmer and regrets fewer. Low‑ego, immediately usable, and built to fit a busy morning or a tense workday.