Brain, But Make It Real
This brain chemical is often low when people feel depressed and is linked to mood. Hint: it's often dubbed the "Feel Good Chemical"
Serotonin
Show us your best fake laugh at a bad joke
Act it out
Name one physical sign that you're are getting irritated
Clenched jaw, faster heartbeat, heated face
If you won free food for life from one restaurant, what would you pick?
Chick Fil A
What is something small that feels like a big win?
Finding money, good parking spot
This part of the brain helps with decision-making and impulse control (it is the friend that tells you "maybe don't say that out loud")
Frontal Lobe
Show "Mom looking for something you can't find but she finds instantly"
Act it out
This coping skill involves stepping away before you say something that you might regret.
Taking a timeout
If you had to compete on a reality tv show, which would you pick?
Toddlers and Tiaras, Love is Blind,
What is a tiny inconvenience that feels dramatic?
Slow wifi, lost remote
When your brain thinks you're in danger and your heart starts racing, this response kicks in.
Fight or Flight
Show us your best "customer service voice"
Act it out
What is one healthy way to release frustration that doesn't involve yelling at someone?
Exercise, music, talking it out
If you got paid every time you complained about something, what would make you rich?
People driving slow in the left lane
What is something that people do in grocery stores that make you think "WHY?!"
Stop in the middle of the aisle to text or talk
This brain structure helps process fear and can go into overdrive with anxiety.
Amygdala
Act like you accidentally waved at someone who wasn't waving back at you.
Act it out
What other factors can also impact how strong our emotional reaction is? (Hint: did you eat yet?)
Hungry, tired, not showered
If animals could talk, which one would be the rudest?
Squirrels
What is a weird food combo that most people enjoy?
Show (don't tell) what your body looks like when your brain is overwhelmed.
Tense posture, pacing, holding head, etc
Act out someone pretending to understand directions but is actually so confused.
Act it out
This what we call when something sets off a strong emotional reaction.
Trigger
If you had to sing karaoke right now, what song would you pick?
Sweet Caroline, Kung Fu Fighting
If you had a walk up song, what would it be?
Boom talley up song