How can free coping skills from the social story be applied in daily life?

It can be applied by using it as a conversation starter. For example, you can share a 'free emotions social story' with your friends or family and then discuss the emotions involved.

One free coping skill could be deep breathing. Just take slow, deep breaths in and out, which can calm your nerves. Another is positive self - talk. Remind yourself of your strengths and that you can get through tough situations. Also, taking a short walk outside to get some fresh air is a great free coping skill.

It can be applied by simply being aware of others. For example, at a coffee shop, let the person behind you in a big hurry go first.

In social gatherings, this social story can be applied. Let's say at a party. People can remember the 'free i can wait' idea. 'Free' here can mean being free to have a good time without being pushy. And 'I can wait' can apply when waiting for food to be served or for others to join a conversation. It helps in creating a more harmonious social environment.

One way could be related to competition. Just like lobsters compete for territory, we can compete fairly in our jobs or studies. For example, strive to be the best in a project.

The hard - work aspect can be applied by being diligent in our tasks. Whether it's studying for an exam or doing household chores, we should put in the effort as a baker does in making bread. And in terms of attention to detail, when we're writing an important email or planning an event, we should double - check everything just like a baker measures ingredients precisely.

We can apply the 'big rocks story' by first identifying our 'big rocks' like exercise, study time. Then schedule them first in our daily routine.

One way is in relationships. People should be allowed to make mistakes in how they communicate or act without the relationship being immediately damaged. For example, if a friend forgets your birthday, instead of getting angry, you can forgive them because everyone makes mistakes.

In relationships, we can apply it by not being too self - centered. The gingerbread man was only concerned about himself escaping. In a relationship, we need to think about the other person too. If we are too self - assured and don't consider our partner's feelings, it could lead to problems. For example, always assuming our ideas are the best without listening to our partner is like the gingerbread man's overconfidence.

One way to apply it is in your study routine. Consider your major exams or important assignments as the big rocks. Make sure you schedule time for studying for them first. Then, the sand could be things like reading extra materials or chatting with classmates about minor topics. By putting the big rocks first, you're more likely to succeed in your academic goals.