A story from The Gauntlet
Morgan: a favorite hoodie returned stained
Morgan lent her favorite hoodie — the one she saved up for months to buy — to a friend. When the friend returned it, there was a big stain on the front. The friend just said 'oh, sorry about that' like it was no big deal.
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Watch Morgan's frustration meter rise and choose responses that keep it in check.
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About The Gauntlet
Facing a frustrating challenge and watching the frustration meter rise. Choosing responses that keep it in check: a breath, a break, trying again.
Helpful for: frustration, giving up quickly, outbursts, perfectionism, trouble handling mistakes. More in the glossary
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