regulate your emotions

Anger is a completely normal, usually healthy, human emotion. But when it gets out of control and turns destructive, it can lead to problems—problems at school, in your personal relationships, and in the overall quality of your life. And it can make you feel as though you're at the mercy of an unpredictable and powerful emotion.

• do breathing exercises
• take a break
• listen to relaxing music or a guided meditation
• get a drink of water
• practice mindfulness and grounding
• go for a walk
• exercise
• count backwards from 10-1 slowly
• draw 1, draw 2, write, color, play with sand
• seek out support from a teacher, social worker, counselor, dean, or other trusted adult at school
• talk with a trusted adult outside of school

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