You’re about to present in front of the class. Your stomach feels tight, and your heart is racing.
Your name is called. Everyone turns to look at you.
What do you do?
You pause. You breathe in slowly and out again. Then you do it again.
Your body feels a little calmer now. You walk to the front more slowly.
You rush to the front and start reading your paper quickly. Your voice shakes a little.
You feel nervous the whole time but get through it.
You whisper, “I’m not ready.” The teacher nods and says, “It’s okay. Take a moment.”
You sit back down and breathe slowly.
You start speaking. Your voice is steady. You remember to breathe as you talk.
By the end, your classmates clap. You smile, proud of yourself.
You spot your friend and they give you a thumbs up. You feel more confident and begin.
You made it through. It was hard, but you did it. What might help you feel more calm next time?
You ask, “Can I try again?” The teacher nods. You practice breathing and get ready.
Taking a break is okay. You listened to your body and found a calmer way to share your voice.
You didn’t rush. You paused. That gave your body and mind a chance to work together.
You showed kindness to yourself—by breathing, pausing, and being brave. That’s true strength.
🏅 You’ve earned the Kindness Hero badge!
You did your best under pressure. Each time you face fear, you grow stronger.
You found calm inside yourself. That’s a skill you can use anytime, anywhere.