Walk Away and Take a Break ⏲️

In the moment, when we feel ourselves getting more and more upset and we're starting to lose control of our behavior, sometimes the best option is to walk away, take a break, and then come back to the situation. 

You might only step a few feat away and ask for a moment so you can use one of your other calming tools like counting or deep breathing. You might need to leave the room and go to a calming room (at school) or your bedroom (at home). 

Depending on the situation you're in, you might have to ask someone for permission before taking a break. For example, in the classroom, we need to ask permission from our teacher before we leave the room.