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Distress Tolerance EVERYDAY ACCEPTANCE
Everyday Acceptance (EA)—Let go of the daily battles
An Accepting attitude every day will help me:
 feel better, lighter, & more calm
 save time & energy for the bigger things that need my attention
What are some bigger things that may need your focus?
 A final exam
 Making time for friends
 The big game
 Going on a family vacation 
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I can use Everyday Acceptance when I:
 Have to go to school
 Have to do homework
 Have to do chores
 Need to go to bed
 Don’t like the TV show my family is watching
 Can’t find my favorite sweatshirt to wear
 See we’re out of Oreos 
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