Emotional Awareness
What is the difference between a feeling and a mood?
Feelings are short-term; moods can last longer.
What are 'social cues'?
Body language, facial expressions, tone of voice, things that show how someone feels.
Your friend gets a higher grade than you. What emotions might you feel?
Disappointed, happy for them, sad, jealous, etc.
What's one healthy way to calm down when upset?
Deep breathing, walking, music, journaling, etc.
What is self-talk?
The way you speak to yourself in your mind.
True or false: you can feel more than one emotion at once.
True
If a friend is quiet and withdrawn, what might that mean?
They may be upset, tired, or need space.
Someone makes a joke about you in front of others. How might you react and feel?
Embarrassed, hurt, angry, defensive, etc.
Why is communication important when you're upset?
It helps prevent misunderstandings and solves problems.
Give an example of positive self-talk.
I can handle this. I am doing a good job. I am strong.
What's one physical sign that you're feeling stressed?
Headache, tense muscles, fast heartbeat, stomachache, sweating, etc.
Why is empathy important in friendships?
It helps you understand others' feelings and build trust.
You're overwhelmed with school and sports. What could help?
Time management, breaks, asking for help, etc.
What's an unhealthy coping skill you should avoid?
Bottling up, yelling, hurting yourself, taking it out on others, etc.
What happens when your inner voice is too negative?
It can hurt confidence, negative emotions are stronger, you believe the negative thoughts, etc.
What emotion might be underneath anger?
Hurt, sadness, fear, frustration, etc.
What should you not say to someone who's upset?
Calm down. You're overreacting. It's not a big deal.
You post something online and regret it. What should you do?
Take it down, apologize if needed, asking for help, etc.
What is the difference between reacting and responding?
Reacting = quick and emotional
Responding = thoughtful and calm
What does growth mindset mean?
Believing you can improve through dedication and learning from mistakes.
Why is it important to name what you're feeling?
It helps you understand your emotions better and respond to your emotions better.
What's one way to show you're really listening to someone?
Eye contact, nodding, paraphrasing, asking questions, etc.
You notice your friend isn't acting like themselves. What's a good way to check in?
Hey, you've seemed off lately - are you okay?
Hey, you've been acting differently - is there anything I can help with?
What is a good way to express feelings during conflict?
Calmly, using 'I' statements instead of blaming ("I feel ___ when ___.")
You've made a mistake. What is a healthy thought to have?
I can learn from this. I will do better next time. I can improve next time.