Sometimes it feels like you can’t help how you react — but what if you had a map for those moments?

You can create a mini trigger-response plan.

✏️ Fill-in-the-blank:

“When ___ happens, I often feel ___.
Instead of reacting, I will ___.”

📌 Example:

“When someone teases me in front of others, I often feel embarrassed and angry.
Instead of yelling, I will walk away, take 3 deep breaths, and come back to it later.”

📚 Real-Life Story
Maya hated when her parents asked too many questions after school. She’d snap or shut her door. But she realized she felt pressured — like she had to perform.

So she made a plan: “When I come home, I’ll say, ‘Can I have 15 minutes alone first?’”
Her parents understood — and things got better.