Impulsivity
This is a simple trick to slow down an impulse:
A. Act fast
B. Count to 10
C. Ignore it
True or False: ADHD means you’re lazy.
What is False?
Which is a healthy coping skill?
A. Smoking
B. Going for a walk
C. Avoiding everything
What is B?
- Not because its perfect, but because it doesn't make things worse.
Short-term vs long-term reward, what’s the difference?
What is immediate vs delayed benefits?
This can improve mood even if you don’t feel like it:
A. Isolating
B. Small activity
C. Sleeping all day
What is B?
Name one sign your brain is in impulse mode.
“What is racing thoughts / not thinking / acting fast / strong urge?”
This helps with procrastination:
A. Waiting until you feel like it
B. Breaking it into small steps
C. Ignoring it
What is B, Breaking it into small steps?
What’s the difference between coping and avoiding?
What is coping helps long-term, avoiding just delays things?
If you avoid something now, what usually happens later?
What is it gets worse or more stressful?
Name one reason moving or big changes can mess with mood.
What is loss, lack of control, missing people?
You’re mad and about to send a risky text. What’s a smarter move?
What is wait, draft it and don’t send, or talk to someone first?
Name one way to make a boring task less painful.
What is music, timer, reward, doing it in short bursts?
You feel overwhelmed and want to check out or smoke. What’s a better option?
What is distraction, movement, talking to someone, or taking a break?
A friend pushes you to do something you know is a bad idea. What’s a smart move?
What is say no, leave, or make an excuse?
And then maybe re-evaluate that friendship?
What’s one small thing that can make a day even 1% better?
What is a healthy coping skill (music, shower, going outside)?
Why is acting on impulse usually a problem later?
What is it feels good short-term but causes problems later?
Why does ‘waiting for motivation’ usually not work?
What is motivation comes after starting, not before?
Fun fact: Action creates motivation. Not the other way around.
Name one coping skill for anger and one for sadness.
What is (anger: exercise, pause) and (sadness: connection, small activity)?
Why do people keep making the same bad decisions?
What is habit, impulse, or wanting quick relief?
Why does doing nothing when you’re depressed sometimes make it worse?
What is it increases isolation and negative thoughts?
The teacher is talking, and you suddenly remember something really cool you want to say. What do you do?
A. Shout out what you want to say right away.
B. Write down what you want to say so you don’t forget it.
C. Raise your hand and wait to be called on
What is write down what you want to say so you don't forget it? (BEST ANSWER)
What is raise your hand and wait to be called on? (Depending on if it is on topic, and if the teacher is explaining something important.)
True or False.
People with ADHD are allowed to make poor choices now and then because of their brain chemistry.
What is false?
True/ False
Some coping skills can feel good in the moment, but make things worse in the future?
What is True?
These are called Maladaptive Coping skills. Ex: substance use, excessive sleeping.
The teacher asks you to stop talking to your friend, but you’re in the middle of a story. What do you do?
A. Keep talking and pretend not to hear the teacher.
B. Stop talking and listen to the teacher.
C. Whisper to your friend, “Let’s talk later,” and then stop.
What is B, stop talking and listen to the teacher?
What’s one small thing you might realistically try this week when you’re stressed, bored, or about to make a bad decision?
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