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Course overview
Lesson Overview

48.2 – Recognizing Impulsive Behavior in Yourself: Recognizing impulsive behavior is the first step toward developing patience and self-control. Impulsiveness often appears as acting before thinking, interrupting, or making quick decisions without considering outcomes. Noticing these moments allows you to pause and redirect energy productively. Triggers like stress, boredom, or frustration often fuel hasty reactions. Writing down when or why you feel rushed helps identify patterns. Practicing awareness transforms emotion-driven responses into thoughtful choices. Recognizing impulse doesn’t mean suppressing emotion—it means giving your brain a moment to catch up to your feelings. When you pause before reacting, you create time for logic and calm reflection. Awareness leads to growth, and every moment of control strengthens your ability to handle challenges maturely and confidently.

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Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

This course includes:
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  • Flexibility to work at your own pace, when it fits your schedule

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