Why am I so Annoyed?
This part of your body reacts fast and makes emotions feel intense.
What is the brain
Taking slow breaths signals your body to calm down.
What is deep breathing?
“I feel annoyed when my stuff is touched.”
What is an I-statement?
Getting enough sleep helps you be less irritable.
What is self-care?
Your sibling keeps coming into your room without knocking.
What is setting a boundary?
his stage of development makes emotions stronger and impulse control weaker.
What is puberty?
Stepping away from the situation before you say something you regret.
What is taking a break (time-out)?
Asking for what you need calmly.
What is assertive communication?
Eating regularly to avoid getting “hangry.”
What is maintaining blood sugar / nutrition?
Your sibling repeats everything you say to annoy you.
What is ignoring or walking away?
When you’re already tired, hungry, or stressed, this makes irritation worse.
What are triggers?
Naming five things you see, four you feel, three you hear, etc.
What is grounding (5-4-3-2-1)?
Using humor without insulting.
What is defusing with humor?
Having a private space or headphones.
What is creating personal boundaries?
Your sibling embarrasses you in front of friends.
What is talking privately later?
When you think you know that your sibling is annoying you on purpose.
What is mind-reading (or assuming intent)?
Tensing and relaxing muscles to release anger.
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
Ignoring minor annoying behavior so it stops getting attention.
What is planned ignoring?
Planning times to hang out vs be alone.
What is scheduling space?
You feel like parents always take their side.
What is expressing feelings calmly to parents?
Feeling annoyed can sometimes hide this deeper emotion.
What is hurt, jealousy, embarrassment, or feeling ignored?
Doing something physical to burn off irritation.
What is exercise (pushups, walking, shooting hoops, etc.)?
Agreeing on rules with siblings ahead of time.
What is problem-solving or compromise?
Remembering siblings aren’t trying to ruin your life.
What is perspective-taking?
You’re so mad you want to hit something.
What is using a safe release (exercise, punching pillow, etc.)?