Everyone feels frustrated sometimes, even Kamryn. Frustration happens when things don't go as planned or when something is hard to do. Learning how to handle these feelings helps me stay calm and happy.
Everyone feels frustrated sometimes, even Kamryn. Frustration happens when things don't go as planned or when something is hard to do. Learning how to handle these feelings helps me stay calm and happy.
Frustration can feel like a storm inside my body. My face might get hot, my heart beats faster, and I might want to yell. This happens when things are difficult or when I can't do something I want to do.
Frustration can feel like a storm inside my body. My face might get hot, my heart beats faster, and I might want to yell. This happens when things are difficult or when I can't do something I want to do.
When I feel frustrated, I can say, 'I need a break please.' Taking a pause helps my brain calm down. I can go to a quiet spot until I feel better.
When I feel frustrated, I can say, 'I need a break please.' Taking a pause helps my brain calm down. I can go to a quiet spot until I feel better.
Counting to ten gives my brain time to relax. I can count out loud or in my head while I take slow breaths. This helps me feel more in control when things seem hard.
Counting to ten gives my brain time to relax. I can count out loud or in my head while I take slow breaths. This helps me feel more in control when things seem hard.
Breathing slowly helps my body calm down when I'm upset. I can breathe in through my nose like I'm smelling flowers, then blow out through my mouth like I'm cooling hot soup.
Breathing slowly helps my body calm down when I'm upset. I can breathe in through my nose like I'm smelling flowers, then blow out through my mouth like I'm cooling hot soup.
Moving my body can help frustration go away. I can walk around the room or go outside with a grown-up. Walking helps clear my mind and makes my body feel better.
Moving my body can help frustration go away. I can walk around the room or go outside with a grown-up. Walking helps clear my mind and makes my body feel better.
Small toys called fidgets can help keep my hands busy when I feel frustrated. I can squeeze a stress ball, spin a fidget spinner, or touch something soft. These tools help me stay calm.
Small toys called fidgets can help keep my hands busy when I feel frustrated. I can squeeze a stress ball, spin a fidget spinner, or touch something soft. These tools help me stay calm.
I can try different calming steps when I feel frustrated. Some days counting works best, other days taking a walk helps more. It's okay to try different things to see what helps me feel better.
I can try different calming steps when I feel frustrated. Some days counting works best, other days taking a walk helps more. It's okay to try different things to see what helps me feel better.
Everyone gets frustrated sometimes, even grown-ups. Learning to manage my feelings is something to be proud of. Each time I calm myself down, I'm getting better at handling big feelings.
Everyone gets frustrated sometimes, even grown-ups. Learning to manage my feelings is something to be proud of. Each time I calm myself down, I'm getting better at handling big feelings.

Managing Frustration

Everyone feels frustrated sometimes, even Kamryn. Frustration happens when things don't go as planned or when something is hard to do. Learning how to handle these feelings helps me stay calm and happy.