Academics
Your teacher hands back a unit test, and you got the best grade in the class.
Pride, relief, surprise
Someone you barely know compliments your jacket in the hallway.
Pleased, surprised, warmth
Your team wins the championship game in the last minute.
Joy, excitement, pride
Your post gets way more likes than you expected.
Pleased, excited, validated
It's the last day before winter break.
Relief, excitement, joy
You're called on in class and realize you weren't listening.
Panic, embarrassment, anxiety
You walk into the cafeteria and don't see anyone you usually sit with.
Anxiety, loneliness, awkwardness
You wait outside the room where tryout results are posted.
Anxiety, anticipation, nervousness
You send a text to a friend and see it's been "read" for two hours.
Anxiety, hurt, annoyance, insecurity
It's the first day at a new school.
Nervousness, excitement, anxiety
You've studied for three nights, and the test still looks unfamiliar.
Frustration, anxiety, discouragement
You see a photo of your friends hanging out without you.
Hurt, left out, envy
You made the team, but you're on the bench for most games.
Disappointment, frustration, envy, motivation
You scroll through photos of a party you weren't invited to.
Envy, loneliness, FOMO, sadness
Finals week begins tomorrow, and your to-do list keeps growing.
Overwhelmed, stress, pressure
A group project partner hasn't done their part, and it's due tomorrow.
Anger, stress, resentment, overwhelmed
Two friends are in a fight, and each one is venting to you.
Stress, torn, uncomfortable, overwhelmed
You messed up a big moment in a game/competition, and the team lost.
Guilt, shame, embarrassment, sadness
Someone posts an embarrassing picture of you without asking.
Embarrassment, anger, betrayal
You open a college admission response and wait a few seconds before reading it.
Anxiety, hope, anticipation, dread,
You got a B+ on a paper you worked really hard on, but your friend got an A with half the effort.
Envy, disappointment, mixed pride and frustration
Your best friend has been spending more time with a new group, and you're not sure if you did something wrong.
Insecurity, sadness, worry, fear of losing the friendship
You've been dedicated to an activity for years, but you're starting to wonder if you even like it anymore.
Confusion, guilt, conflict, restlessness
Everyone online seems to have it together, and you feel behind.
Inadequacy, envy, anxiety, discouragement
It's Graduation Day and you (a senior) realize this might be the last time you do something with your friends.
Bittersweet, nostalgia, sadness, gratitude