The Cold Response

Tool • Gate: Men’s Mental Health

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The Cold Response

Reasons / Purpose
                            See tool overview.

                            Do
                            1) Prepare one neutral sentence (e.g., 'Let’s revisit in 10 minutes').
                            2) Pair it with three slow exhales.
                            3) Use it exactly when provoked.
                            4) Debrief later; refine.

                            How & Why It Works
                            Pre‑planned scripts + breath prevent escalation.

                            Results / Goals
                            Visible progress within 1–2 weeks (self‑rated mood/engagement).

Origin: Implementation intentions.

References:

Wieber et al., 2015 — Implementation Intentions