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The things that make us "flip our lid" can be called?

• mindfulness

• triggers

• strategies

What type of situation might trigger the fight-or-flight response?

• persistent worrying

• long-term stress

• a threat from a predator

What would be a healthy strategy to prevent "flipping your lid"?

• NEVER talking to anyone

• ALWAYS avoiding stressful situations

• knowing your triggers so that you can avoid getting to that point

Which of the responses below is a healthy strategy if you "flip your lid"

• saying everything you think in that moment

• walking away and taking time to regroup

What is the definition of self-awareness

• the ability to know the distance from your body to an object

• just knowing how tall you are

• the ability to tune into your thoughts, feelings and actions

Which of these are good strategies when you're about to "flip your lid"? Check ALL that apply.

• walking away to cool off

• doing some kind of exercise (like yoga, going for a run, shooting hoops)

• talking to someone you trust

• meditation

You overhear your best friend bad-mouthing you in front of a group. She doesn't know you heard. Which response is proactive?

• Forgive her.

• Tell her off and then hit her.

• Spread awful rumors about her. After all, she did it to you.

Which language below does NOT reflect a proactive attitude? 

• I'll do it. 
• There's nothing I can do. 
• I choose to...
• I can do better than that. 

When someone is rude to you, what should your first step be? 

• Glare at them. 
• Say something rude back. 
• Storm off. 
• Push pause and think about your response. 

Which of the following is NOT a habit of a proactive student.

• Being on time and at school.
• Waiting to the last minute to finish homework.
• Participating in class.
• Having all materials prepared for class.