The Trigger Journal & Progress Tracker is a printable daily tool (Tool 2 of 7 in the series) designed to make the invisible patterns of the yelling cycle visible. It is a simple, low-effort system based on the principle that you cannot fix what you haven't named. This is not a diary or a long-form journaling project. It is a data-collection tool that requires only one to two minutes a day to identify the root causes of your reactions so you can stop blaming the moment and start seeing the conditions that created it. What's included Included What it does HALT Reference Map Identifies your state (not your child's) to find the source of reactivity. Daily Trigger Log A 1-minute template to log one blow-up a day and practice repair scripts. Weekly Review Pages Spots trends in timing (e.g., bedtime vs. dinner) and top triggers. 30-Day Progress Dashboard Provides a visual "at-a-glance" view of your habit consistency and scores. Repair Tally Measures how often you reconnect after a slip—the "winning" metric. Insight-to-Action Plan Turns your logs into three concrete "protections" for the next 30 days. Research Summary Explains the biological basis of the HALT framework and habit formation.
