Write down the specific trigger, word, or classmate action that usually tries to hack your controls:
My Signature "Power Hack" (How do I block it?)
What is a cool-guy word or strategic action you will use to completely shut down that trigger next time?
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CBT & SFBT Cards
GLITCH OR HACK?
Scenario: "The Whispering Group"
During a lesson, two girls at the next table look at you and whisper, then start laughing. You think: "They are laughing at me. I need to yell and tell them to shut up."
POWER HACK CHALLENGE: Re-write that thought. What's a smarter, cool-guy way to think about this?
GLITCH OR HACK?
Scenario: "The Accusation"
A girl accuses you of cutting in line for lunch. You think: "She's trying to ruin my reputation and get me in trouble. I'm going to scream in her face."
POWER HACK CHALLENGE: If you yell, who gets controlled? How does a Mind Boss respond with calm proof?
GLITCH OR HACK?
Scenario: "The Group Vote"
The group selects a girl’s project idea instead of yours. You think: "They hate me and think my ideas are garbage. I'm knocking their materials over."
POWER HACK CHALLENGE: How do you prove you're the elite team captain by handling this vote coolly?
BOSS LEVEL
Challenge: "The Exception Hunt"
Think back to last week. Name one specific time when a classmate or teacher did something that usually makes you angry, but you chose to stay calm.
BOSS LEVEL QUESTION: How did you pull off that save? What signature skill did you deploy?
BOSS LEVEL
Challenge: "The Future Projection"
Imagine your "Mind Boss" status is at a perfect 10/10 tomorrow. You walk into class and a conflict starts, but you manage it instantly with total control.
BOSS LEVEL QUESTION: What's the very first action your teacher and peers notice you doing?
BOSS LEVEL
Challenge: "The Supporter Circle"
Who is one teacher, counselor, or friend who already knows you are capable of being a calm, self-controlled leader even when others are yelling?
BOSS LEVEL QUESTION: What is one piece of advice they would give you for the next level?
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Cool Down & Co-Op
COOL DOWN
Skill: "System Scan"
When your game console gets too hot, it crashes. Your body does the same when you get angry. Where do you feel the heat rising first? (Fists clenching, hot face, breathing fast?)
COOL DOWN CHALLENGE: Perform a 10-second muscle release. Tighten your shoulders, hold, then release them completely.
COOL DOWN
Skill: "The 5-Second Console Reboot"
Under high pressure, your brain's "logical drive" shuts down. To boot it back up, you must flood it with oxygen.
COOL DOWN CHALLENGE: Take 3 slow, deep belly breaths. Count down from 5 silently during each exhale. Try it now with the counselor.
COOL DOWN
Skill: "The Grounding Anchor"
When your mind starts swirling with angry thoughts, look around you to anchor yourself in the real, physical world instead of the angry story.
COOL DOWN CHALLENGE: Spot 3 blue things in this room, then name 2 textures you can feel right now under your hands.
CO-OP MODE
Scenario: "Group Project Leadership"
You're paired with a girl for a science project. She wants to draw the diagram and wants you to write the summaries. You wanted to do the drawing.
CO-OP MODE CHALLENGE: Elite captains don't rage-quit. What is a polite way to negotiate so both of you get to draw?
CO-OP MODE
Scenario: "Playground Rejection"
A group of girls are playing four-square. When you walk up, one of them says, "Sorry, the game is full right now," but you see an open spot.
CO-OP MODE CHALLENGE: You are too cool to argue or get benched. How do you respond to maintain your dignity and find another game?
CO-OP MODE
Scenario: "Mistakes & Apologies"
You accidentally bump into a girl's desk and knock her water bottle over. She sighs loudly and says, "Watch where you are going, you are so annoying!"
CO-OP MODE CHALLENGE: Apologizing takes extreme strength. What are the exact words you use to de-escalate this glitch?
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