Emotion detectives
What is an emotion?
A feeling or response we experience
What Is stress?
a body's response to something that feels challenging, demanding or threatening
What is worry?
To feel anxious, troubled, or uneasy about actual or potential problems.
Thinking about something that might go wrong or feeling uneasy about something uncertain.
What does self-care mean?
Taking care of your physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.
What does it mean to compare yourself with someone else?
Looking at another person's abilities, appearance, achievements or life and comparing them with your own.
Name two emotions that might make you want to be around other people.
E.g Happiness, excitement, love, gratitude.
Name 2 things that might cause stress for a student
Tests, homework, exams , arguments, friendships, change
why might people feel worried when something changes?
Because they don't know exactly what will happen or they are leaving something familiar
Name three healthy self-care activities.
Getting enough sleep, spending time with people you trust, exercising, relaxing, hobbies, eating regularly, etc.
Why might social media make comparing ourselves with others easier?
We often see carefully selected or positive parts of people's lives rather than the whole picture.
Can two people experience different emotions when the same thing happens, why?
Yes, people have different experiences, thoughts, and perspectives
name 2 ways stress can affect the body
faster heartbeat, tense muscles, sweating, headaches, clenched fists, stomach ache, tiredness
name 2 physical signs that someone might notice when they feel worried
tense muscles, sweating, faster heartbeat, shaky hands etc.
What is one relaxation technique you could use when you feel stressed?
Slow breathing, stretching, mindfulness, taking a quiet break, or listening to calming music.
You can give your own answer
How might comparing yourself with someone else affect your emotions?
It might make you feel jealous, disappointed, insecure or motivated, depending on the situation and how you interpret it.
How can an emotion affect the way we behave? give an example
eg. feeling angry might make someone speak badly or want to leave the situation.
eg. feeling exited might make someone want to jump or dance
why might your heart beat faster when you are stressed?
the body is preparing to respond to a challenge by becoming more alert and ready to act - Fight or flight
your teacher announces that your class will have a new timetable next week. you immediately think "I'm not going to like this!" What could you do to handle the worry?
Pause, identify what you actually know, ask questions, focus on what you can control and give yourself time to adjust.
Why doesn't the same self-care strategy work equally well for everyone?
Different people find different activities relaxing or helpful.
Someone says, "Everyone in my class is better at this than me." What could you say to help them think differently?
Remind them that they don't know everyone's struggles and that they can focus on their own progress rather than comparing themselves with others.
Someone receives a message from a friend saying "We need to talk". They immediately feel worried. What might be happening between the event, their emotion and their behaviour?
Something negative - feel worried - might overthink
You have three assignments due tomorrow and start feeling tense, distracted and overwhelmed. Explain how the stress might affect both your body and your behaviour
Stress may cause physical tension or a racing heart and can make it harder to concentrate. you might become irritable, avoid the work or have difficulty deciding where to start.
Why can the same change make one person excited and another person worried?
People interpret situations differently based on their experiences, thoughts, personality and what they expect will happen.
Your friend says, "I always feel stressed, so I just scroll on my phone for two hours." How could you help them think about whether this is actually helping their wellbeing or not?
Encourage them to notice how they feel before and after. They could compare it with other strategies such as movement, talking to someone, breathing, a hobby or taking a proper break.
What is the difference between a comparison that motivates you and one that harms your wellbeing?
A helpful comparison can inspire you to learn or improve, while an unhelpful comparison can make you feel that your worth depends on being better than someone else.