"Power Up"
Tune into your feelings.
By knowing what your feelings are you may have more insight in how to handle them.
Take a step or two backwards. Ask yourself, “How did I get here?”
Understanding where your emotions come from
What are the consequences of our actions?
Fast forward from that moment and consider what may happen.
Reviewing the moment will help you notice your own feelings and will help to better understand yourself
Gain a better perspective
If upset, do you have to yell to make your point?
I can make my point without raising my voice.
It is good to know when to stop yourself.
I can take control of my emotions instead of them taking control of me.
What would Dad do in this situation?
Please state your answer.
If I behave this way now...
...I might regret it later.
If you feel yourself getting upset what can you do?
1. Pause
2. Breath
3. Walk away
4. Don't speak until you're more calm.
Are your inner voices making you upset?
At times we tell ourselves things about ourselves that make us more upset.