Red Flag Basics
Red flag warnings help you avoid reacting with this part of the brain.
What is the Lizard Brain?
Feeling nervous before speaking up in class is this type of red flag.
What is an internal red flag?
A group of peers trying to pressure you into breaking rules is an example of this.
What is an external red flag?
Ignoring red flags during peer pressure often results in this type of decision.
What is an unsafe or impulsive decision?
Walking away from a red flag situation shows you are using this brain.
What is the Wizard Brain?
Internal and external red flag warnings are similar because both do this.
What is signal possible danger or stress?
Anger that rises quickly, like a “red light,” is this kind of internal warning.
What is an emotional red flag?
A sudden change in someone’s tone or body language can be this.
What is an external warning sign?
Listening to red flag warnings allows you to pause and do this.
What is consider the consequences?
Talking with someone in your Constellation of Support after noticing red flags shows you are using this tool.
What is seeking support?
Missing red flag warnings makes it harder to use this BrainWise tool.
What is problem-solving?
Ignoring your body’s red flags in an argument often leads to this.
What is saying or doing something you regret?
Ignoring external red flags like unsafe environments can lead to this.
What is putting yourself at risk?
If you don’t recognize red flags, this brain will take over.
What is the Lizard Brain?
Taking slow breaths and pausing after a red flag helps because it does this to your body.
What is calms your stress response?
Red flags are important in decision-making because they act as this.
What is an early warning system?
Internal red flags are useful because they alert you before this happens.
What is you losing control or act impulsively?
External red flags are often noticed through these two senses.
What are sight and hearing?
Choosing to ignore red flags in a relationship can lead to this long-term consequence.
What is staying in an unhealthy or unsafe situation?
Writing down or reflecting on red flags after they happen helps build this skill.
What is self-awareness or reflection?
Noticing red flag warnings and responding wisely strengthens this BrainWise concept.
What is making wise choices?
The skill of naming your emotions when a red flag appears is called this.
What is emotional awareness (or emotional regulation)?
Recognizing external red flags early gives you the chance to do this before danger escalates.
What is remove yourself or get help?
Responding to red flag warnings wisely protects not just you but also this.
What is your future goals or well-being?
The strongest response to red flag warnings is to use them as this.
What is a guide to safe and wise decision-making?