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How to Build YourInvisible Force Field

You are the Boss of Your Brain.

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Imagine This

Imagine this: You are playing a video game. You have a shield that blocks all damage. An enemy shoots a fireball at you, but it just bounces off. Ping! You don't lose any health. You just keep playing.

Did you know you can do this in real life?

It's called your

Power Zone
Your Superpowers

You might think you can't stop a bully from being mean.

And you're right. You can't control them. But you have 4 Superpowers that they can never touch:

Your Thoughts

You decide what movies play in your head.

Your Feelings

You decide if you want to be sad, mad, or just bored by them.

Your Words

You decide what you say back (or if you say nothing!).

Your Actions

You decide to walk away or stand tall.

The "Who is the Boss?" Test

Next time someone says something mean to you, ask yourself:

"Who is the Boss of my brain right now?"

You Give Them Control

If you get angry and cry...

You just gave them the remote control to your brain.
You let them be the Boss.

You Stay in Control

If you look at them, shrug, and say "Whatever, dude..."

You kept the remote control.
You are still the Boss.

Only YOU control your brain
This Week's Challenge

Try the "Trash Can Technique"

When someone says a mean word, imagine that word is a piece of crumpled-up paper.

Don't Eat It

Don't believe it. Just because someone said it doesn't make it true.

Don't Put It in Your Pocket

Don't think about it later or carry it around with you.

Just Step Over It

It's just trash. It doesn't belong to you. Leave it on the ground.

Nobody can make you feel small
unless you agree to shrink.

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More Ways to Build Your Power Zone

Remember This Always

You are the Boss of your brain.
You are the Captain of your calm.
You are unstoppable.