Tell myself that mad is my feeling, and that feelings are okay.
Tell the adults, “I need time out to think before I talk”. The adults probably do too.
After I am calm, be proud and happy with myself if I did not disrespect myself or others during my anger.
If I did do some disrespecting, sit a bit longer and tell myself that I made a mistake, but remember that mistakes can be erased and the right behavior put on.
Write down some ideas of what a better / correct behavior would have been and practice it the next time I have a mad feeling.
Get back at what I need to do if I can be calm and respectful around others.
If I cannot be calm and respectful, then sit a bit longer to think of when a better time would be to get what I have to do done. It’s okay to choose quiet time in my room, just thinking.
It’s okay to say, “I’m tired. I’m going to rest or sleep,” and let the adult know what my plan is to get what I have to get done.
Write in a journal or diary.
I am mad because ...
I don’t like it when ...
I wish ...
I am proud / happy with myself because I was not disrespectful or ...
