A story from The Gauntlet
Reese: a test that felt unfair
Reese studied harder than ever for a science test — flash cards, notes, practice problems, everything. But half the test questions were on material the teacher never actually covered in class. A bad grade is coming despite all that effort.
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Watch Reese'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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