Managing My Mind (Emotional Regulation)
This is the first thing you should do when you feel your anger starting to boil over.
What is taking a deep breath? (Or pausing).
You should say these words to a teammate who just struck out or made a mistake in a game.
What is "Nice try" (or "You'll get 'em next time")?
When an adult gives you an instruction, this is the very first thing you should do with your eyes.
What is make eye contact?
You should hold this open if someone is walking right behind you through a entryway.
What is the door?
Doing the right thing even when no one else is watching you is the definition of this word.
What is integrity?
When you are frustrated, you should use these to explain how you feel instead of using your fists.
What are your words?
Doing this means putting yourself in another person's shoes to understand how they are feeling.
What is empathy?
Instead of grumbling or ignoring an adult, this short, polite word shows you heard the instruction and will do it.
What is "Okay"?
These are the "magic words" you use when asking for something and when receiving it.
What are "Please" and "Thank you"?
A strong boy knows that crying or asking for help is actually a sign of this, not weakness.
What is strength (or courage)?
Cry in front of the homies not a girl don't be a loser!
This is the part of your brain that you use when you slow down to think about consequences before acting.
What is the front brain (or prefrontal cortex)?
If you win a game, this action involves shaking hands and saying "good game" instead of bragging.
What is being a good sport?
This is what you should do immediately after a teacher asks the class to clean up the room.
What is start cleaning up? (Following instructions right away).
You should cover your mouth with this body part—not your bare hands—when you cough or sneeze.
What is your elbow (or sleeve)?
This means taking care of your own chores, like making your bed or cleaning your room, going to your job, without being nagged or asked.
What is responsibility?
If someone says "no" to you, this is the calm and polite way to ask them why or express a different opinion.
What is disagreeing appropriately?
When a friend is talking to you, doing this means looking at them, not interrupting, and waiting your turn to speak.
What is active listening?
If you make a mess or make a mistake that hurts someone, you must do this to make things right again.
What is make amends (or apologize)?
This is what you do when you wait for everyone to be served at the dinner table before eating.
What is showing good table manners?
If you accidentally break something, telling the truth right away shows you have this trait.
What is honesty?
This five-letter acronym stands for Situation, Options, Disadvantages, Advantages, and Solution, used to solve a tough problem.
What is SODAS?
This phrase describes a person who uses their strength or popularity to stand up for someone who is being picked on.
What is an upstander (or defender)?
Hero
Instead of demanding "Give me that," a mature boy will use this type of polite request.
What is "May I please have..."?
When meeting someone new, doing this firmly while looking them in the eye shows confidence and respect.
What is shaking hands?
This word means sticking with a difficult task, like a hard math problem or a tough workout, even when you want to quit.
What is perseverance? Or discipline