Think Before You Act
Taking a few seconds before reacting is called doing this.
Pausing
Name one sign of a healthy friendship.
Respect, trust, support, honesty, or healthy boundaries.
Name one goal you want to accomplish before graduating high school.
Improve grades, graduate, apply to college, get a job, or another personal goal
True or False: Every choice has some type of consequence.
True
A teacher corrects you in class and you immediately feel angry. Name one thing you can do before responding.
What is take a breath, count to 10, ask for space, or pause.
True or False: A real friend should pressure you to prove your loyalty.
False
You have three missing assignments. What is the best first step?
Identify what is missing and start with one manageable task.
Before making a risky choice, name one question you can ask yourself.
What could happen if I do this?
True or False: Walking away from a situation always means you are weak or scared.
False
A friend keeps encouraging you to argue with someone at school. What might this tell you about the friendship?
The friendship may be unhealthy or negatively influencing my choices.
Name two people at school you can ask for help when you are falling behind.
Teachers, counselors, advisors, social workers, coaches, or other trusted staff.
You are already upset and a peer encourages you to break a school rule. What are two possible consequences of going along with it?
Detention, suspension, conflict, stress, missed class time, or loss of privileges
A classmate says something disrespectful and everyone is watching. What is one response that protects you from getting into trouble?
Ignore it, walk away, use assertive communication, or get help
Someone posts something disrespectful about you online. Name two choices you could make before responding.
Pause, screenshot it, block them, talk to atrusted adult, or avoid posting back.
You are failing a class and feel embarrassed to ask for help. What could happen if you continue avoiding the problem?
Falling further behind, increased stress, or risking graduation progress.
What is one way impulsive decisions today could affect your school goals?
Disciplinary action, missed class time, poor grades, damaged relationships, or lost opportunities
What is the difference between reacting impulsively and responding intentionally?
Reacting without thinking versus pausing and considering choices and consequences.
How can the people you spend time with affect your mood, choices, reputation, and future goals.
Peers can influence behavior, emotional health, decision-making, reputation, and opportunities.
Imagine it is graduation day. What are some choices your future self would thank you for making?
Attending class, completing work, avoiding unnecessary conflict, asking for help, or staying focused on goals
You have 10 seconds to decide whether to join a conflict. What three things should you consider before acting?
What are consequences, goals, safety, who is involved, and whether it is worth it