Distraction Radar Worksheet
Executive Skills Lab • Self-Command
Distraction Radar
Student Field Guide
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Date:
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Mission Briefing: School is full of jokes, side chatter, and peer pressure. When you follow others off-task, they control your time and focus. Your radar spots the pull before you take the bait.
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Distraction Categories: Know the Pull
The Social Bait
Whispers, side jokes, passed notes, funny faces across the room.
Pull: "Don't leave me hanging!"
The Group Drift
When table mates stop working, pack up early, or open games on screens.
Pull: "Nobody else is working."
The Side Quest
Desk tapping, sudden ideas, organizing supplies, hallway daydreaming.
Pull: "This is more interesting."
Radar Check: Which of the three types pulls you away most often during class? Explain why:
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Field Analysis: Spot the Hook
Scenario A The Desk Tapper & Commentator Independent Work Time
You are 8 minutes into completing a social studies exit ticket. Jordan, sitting beside you, whispers jokes about the teacher and lightly taps a pen against your desk to get you to laugh.
What is the trap being set for you?
What happens if you turn and engage?
Scenario B The "Nobody's Doing It" Table Science Lab Prep
The teacher gives the class 15 minutes to review lab safety steps. Two students at your table immediately shove their packets aside and start talking about a game, saying: "Relax, we can copy off another group later."
Why is this trap tempting to follow?
What is the real risk for YOU at the end of class?
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Executive Skills Lab • Armor & Tactics
Focus Shield Toolkit
Action Playbook
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Your Defense Tactics: Four Discreet Moves
You don't need to argue or make a scene. Use these low-profile moves to stay in your zone:
1. The Neutral Nod & Pivot
Give a tiny half-nod without smiling or locking eyes, then turn your shoulders back toward your paper. Do not speak.
2. The 3-Second Deflect
Calmly shut down the conversation: "Catch you at passing period" or "Gotta knock this out so I have zero homework."
3. The 5-Minute Micro-Sprint
When others drift, set a mini-goal: "I will finish questions 3 and 4 before I even look up." Put your pen down only when done.
4. The Anchor Reset
Plant both feet flat, take one slow exhale, place your index finger right below the next problem, and read silently in your head.
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Strategy Lab: Choose & Write Your Play
Situation 1: The Passing Meme / Doodle
During math practice, your friend slides a notebook over with a funny drawing and whispers: "Look at this, does this look like Mr. Davies?"
Which tactic fits best?
Neutral Nod & Pivot Deflect Script Micro-Sprint
Write your exact words or physical action:
Situation 2: The Early Pack-Up Table
Ten minutes before the bell, your table mates put their backpacks on, zip up binders, and chat about sports. You still have 4 unfinished problems.
Which tactic fits best?
5-Min Micro-Sprint Anchor Reset Deflect Script
Write your exact words or physical action:
My Personal Focus Plan
Class where I get distracted most:
My go-to shield tactic:
My quick 4-word deflect script:
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