Could YOU stay cool when I someone tells you to do something you don’t want to do?
Do something to help you cool down. Think about what could happen if you talk back. What will happen next if I argue with them, disrespect them, tell them off?
Take some time alone to think about your options? What will happen if you don't do what they say? What choices do you have?
Get a reality check from a trusted friends or adults. Talk with someone who will listen and give good advice.
Could YOU stay cool when I someone tells you to do something you don’t want to do?
Put off reacting or doing anything. Tell them you need time to think, you will talk to them about it later, you will do it later.
Make an excuse to leave the situation before you blow up. "I need to pee. I am late for something. I was up all night and I can't think straight. I'll talk to you about this after I've had some sleep. I haven't eaten all day. I need some food before I can do anything."
Once you are calm, figure out how you feel, and what you want to do. Talk to the person and try to negotiate a compromise. One where you give and get.
