Body Language
Crossed arms might signal this.
What is defensiveness or discomfort?
What is emotional awareness?
This is the ability to recognize and name what you’re feeling.
What are examples of physical self-care?
sleep, nutrition, and exercise.
True or False: Skipping meals can affect mood.
What is True?
If you feel like isolating, the opposite action would be:
What is reaching out or spending time with others?
Eye contact can communicate this.
What is confidence, attention, or respect?
Name one physical sign that can signal anxiety.
What is increased heart rate / sweating / restlessness?
Name one quick self-care activity you can do in under 5 minutes.
What is deep breathing / stretching / stepping outside?
This happens when sugar spikes and then drops, affecting energy and mood.
What is a blood sugar crash?
If you feel fear but the situation is safe, the opposite action is:
What is approaching the situation?
Name one way to show active listening using body language.
What is nodding, eye contact, leaning forward?
True or False: Emotions are always based on facts.
What is False?
Name two warning signs you may need more self-care.
What are fatigue, irritability, low mood, poor sleep, etc.?
Name one food that may help support brain health.
What is fish, nuts, berries, leafy greens?
Name one example of using opposite action for depression.
What is getting out of bed, engaging in activity, socializing?
True or False: Body language always tells the full story of how someone feels.
What is False?
Name two emotions that are often mistaken for anger.
What are fear, sadness, frustration, or hurt?
This self-care strategy involves setting limits with others.
What are boundaries?
This habit helps maintain stable mood throughout the day.
What is eating regular balanced meals?
Before using opposite action, you should first do this.
What is check the facts?
Name one body language cue that may signal someone is anxious.
What is fidgeting, avoiding eye contact, pacing?
Name one way emotions can show up in the body besides heart rate.
What is muscle tension, headaches, stomach issues?
Name one example of emotional self-care.
What is journaling, talking to someone, therapy?
Not drinking enough of this can lead to fatigue and irritability.
What is water (hydration)?
Opposite action is most useful when your emotion is:
What is not fitting the facts or unhelpful?