Ella - Ways to Manage Frustration

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Ella - Ways to Manage Frustration

Frustration is when our body feels upset or mad because something is hard to do. Everyone feels frustrated sometimes when things don't work the way we want.

Frustration is when our body feels upset or mad because something is hard to do. Everyone feels frustrated sometimes when things don't work the way we want.

Our bodies tell us when we feel frustrated. Your face might feel hot, your hands might get tight, or you might want to yell or cry.

Our bodies tell us when we feel frustrated. Your face might feel hot, your hands might get tight, or you might want to yell or cry.

When you feel frustrated, you can say I need a break. Grown-ups will help you find a quiet place to feel better.

When you feel frustrated, you can say I need a break. Grown-ups will help you find a quiet place to feel better.

Counting to ten gives your brain time to calm down. You can count out loud or in your head when you feel upset.

Counting to ten gives your brain time to calm down. You can count out loud or in your head when you feel upset.

Breathing slowly helps your body relax. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth like blowing out birthday candles.

Breathing slowly helps your body relax. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth like blowing out birthday candles.

Moving your body can help shake out frustrated feelings. Walking even for a little while can make your mind feel clearer.

Moving your body can help shake out frustrated feelings. Walking even for a little while can make your mind feel clearer.

Special toys called fidgets can help your hands stay busy when you feel frustrated. Squeezing or moving something small can help you feel calm.

Special toys called fidgets can help your hands stay busy when you feel frustrated. Squeezing or moving something small can help you feel calm.

When you feel frustrated, you can try asking for a break, counting, breathing, walking, or using a fidget. Remember that everyone feels frustrated sometimes.

When you feel frustrated, you can try asking for a break, counting, breathing, walking, or using a fidget. Remember that everyone feels frustrated sometimes.

What Is Frustration

Frustration is when our body feels upset or mad because something is hard to do. Everyone feels frustrated sometimes when things don't work the way we want.