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□ Go to your room and close the door
□ Imagine locking your thoughts in a box
□ Say “This is a problem for later”
□ Write down the problem and tear the paper up □ ______________________________________ □ ______________________________________ □ ______________________________________
T = Thoughts
When you keep your mind busy you will not be able to think about your distress. Pick one thing to think about at a time. Focus on just that thought. When you distract with thoughts it gives you time to calm down.
Check the ways to thoughts you could try. Write in your own. □ Count to 100
□ Name the colors in the room
□ Think about your favorite memory
□ Do a crossword puzzle
□ Sing a song out loud or in your head
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