Get the Free Better Choices Worksheet to Respond with more self-control in tricky moments

Create a simple plan you can practice and use in situations that often lead to impulsive choices for parents and educators

Better Choices Worksheet

What's Included?

  • One-page printable worksheet to plan “better choices” for self-control
  • Short guidance that suggests practicing scenarios together before tough moments
  • Three strategy sections labeled Strategy 1, Strategy 2, Strategy 3
  • For each strategy, spaces for “When to use it” and “Why it’s a better choice”

What Can You Do With the Free Better Choices Worksheet?

Create Clear Go-To Strategies

with three slots to plan ahead

Practice Responses Before Stress

so you can reduce impulsive actions

Build Shared Language At Home

by defining when and why to use it

Get Your Free Better Choices Worksheet

Better Choices Worksheet

Get the Full Resource Library in Advocate360

Create a free account to keep the full resource library in one place, re-download anytime, and adapt worksheets specifically to your needs.

Is this worksheet fillable?

No. It’s a printable PDF you can write on.

Who should use this worksheet?

Parents and educators can complete it with a teen or student.

How many strategies does it include?

Three. Each has “when to use it” and “why it’s a better choice.”

Can this work for adults too?

Yes. Adjust the wording to fit the person and context.

How often should we revisit the plan?

Revisit before known challenging settings or after new patterns appear.

Related Resources

Who Created This Resource

We build simple, low-friction executive function tools shaped by lived neurodivergent experience and professional training, so you get clear steps that fit real life.

CHRIS HANSON  //  Founder of Life Skills Advocate

Hi, I’m Chris. I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and moved to the Seattle area in 2008. I am a neurodivergent adult and a former special education teacher. In 2019 I started Life Skills Advocate to create the kind of practical support I wished I had in high school and early adulthood.

I have about eight years of classroom experience and more than twenty years of lived experience with ADHD and anxiety. My work focuses on simple systems that reduce overwhelm at school, work, and home. I care about clear steps, realistic follow through, and tools that fit real life.

Outside of work I enjoy time with my wife and son, gardening, and racquetball. I am grateful for the community that uses our resources and shares feedback so we can keep improving together.

Chris 

AMY SIPPL  //  Content Specialist

Hi, I’m Amy, a Minnesota-based content specialist at Life Skills Advocate and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). I support families, educators, and adults with resources that make learning and daily routines easier.

I hold a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from St. Cloud State University and undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Family Social Science from the University of Minnesota. For over a decade I have worked with neurodivergent children, teens, and adults in home, school, and clinic settings.

My writing centers on practical strategies that respect autonomy and reduce overwhelm. I aim for clear explanations, doable next steps, and tools that help people use their strengths in everyday life.

Amy

>