Pause or React?
You feel like talking while someone else is speaking. Is it better to pause or react right away?
Pause
What is one polite phrase you can use to tell someone you'd like a turn?
“Can I go next?” / “I’d like a turn next.” (etc.)
Someone interrupts you. What is one calm response?
Wait, raise hand, ask for a turn, say excuse me, (etc.)
Name one breathing strategy.
Deep breath, box breathing, alternating nostril breathing, 4-7-8, etc.
You really, really want to answer a question in group. What do you do first?
Raise hand (etc.)
Name one body signal that tells you you’re about to act impulsively.
Fast talking, tense body, racing thoughts, tapping fingers or toes, interrupting, etc.
How many seconds is a good pause before speaking?
3–5 seconds
True or False: Everyone struggles with impulse control sometimes.
True
What is one fidget or movement that helps you regulate?
Stress ball, squeezing hands, foot on floor, etc.
You interrupt someone by accident. What should you say?
Sorry, go ahead, etc.
What is one thing you can do during a pause?
Breathe, count, squeeze a fidget, raise hand, etc.
Name one visual or signal that helps remind someone to wait.
Hand up, stop sign, finger signal, etc.
What could happen if you interrupt a conversation a lot?
Others feel annoyed, conversation stops working, etc.
What emotion often shows up before you act impulsively?
Anger, excitement, frustration, happiness, etc.
You’re waiting your turn and feel impatient. Name one coping skill you can use.
Breathing, counting, fidgeting, distraction, etc.
True or False: Impulses are bad and should be ignored.
False
If you forget and interrupt, what’s a good sentence you can use to repair the situation?
"sorry, go ahead." (etc.)
You want to say something important but someone else is talking. What should you do?
wait, signal, hold your thought, etc.
True or False: Calming your body can help calm your thoughts.
True
Someone is talking slowly and you feel annoyed. What’s a good choice you can make?
Finish the sentence: Impulse control means ______ before acting.
Pausing, thinking, choosing, etc.
Why is waiting important in conversations?
It helps others feel respected / conversations work better (etc.)
Name one place where impulse control is especially important.
School, work, group, home, library, store, public places, etc.
Imagine you are feeling jittery. Name two things you can do to calm down without leaving the room.
Breathing, fidget, grounding, counting, etc.
Give one example of when you used impulse control outside this group.
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