Know Yourself
What does it mean to be self-aware?
Knowing how you feel and why.
Your friend says, "I'm fine," but looks upset. What else can you pay attention to?
Their body language / non-verbal cues.
TRUE or FALSE: Having emotional intelligence means you never get angry.
False.
TRUE or FALSE: Everyone feels stress sometimes.
True
What does burnout mean?
Feeling mentally and physically exhausted after too much stress for too long.
Someone says something rude about you in the group chat. What would you do?
Don't immediately fire back, calm down, talk to them privately, ask for help if needed.
Name one emotion you might feel when you are stressed.
Angry, worried, frustrated, sad, nervous, overwhelmed, etc.
What does empathy mean?
Trying to understand how another person feels.
Someone sends you a message that makes you angry. What is better?
A) Reply right away while angry
B) Calm down first and then reply
B
Name three things that can cause stress.
School, family, friends, relationships, money, sports, social media, work, responsibilities, future plans.
Which person might be closer to burnout?
A) Someone who had one busy day
B) Someone who has been stressed and exhausted for weeks
B
Your friend snaps at you and says something rude. You can tell they're having a bad day. What would you do?
Stay calm, don't immediately snap back, ask if they're okay, give them space.
You notice you get angry when someone corrects you. What are you recognizing?
A trigger / something that affects your emotions.
Your friend is normally talkative but is really quiet today. Name two things you could do.
Ask if they're okay, listen, give them space, check in privately.
Someone embarrasses you in front of your friends. Name two things you can do before reacting.
Pause, breathe, walk away, think, calm down, talk to them later.
Name three signs that someone might be stressed.
Headache, tired, angry, worried, can't sleep, upset stomach, can't concentrate.
Your friend says, "I'm tired all the time. I don't feel like doing anything anymore." Name one thing they could do.
Rest, take a break, talk to someone they trust, ask for help, reduce some responsibilities.
You find out your friends hung out without inviting you. You're hurt and angry. What would you do?
Calm down first, don't post something angry online, talk to them, explain how you feel.
You are really upset. Name two questions you could ask yourself before reacting.
"Why am I upset?" "What am I feeling?" "What happened?" "Do I need a minute?"
Someone comes to class late. Instead of judging them, name three reasons they might be late.
Missed the bus, family responsibilities, slept in, had a rough morning, transportation problems, appointment, etc.
Someone says something rude to you. Give us one bad reaction and one better reaction.
Yelling back ❌
Staying calm and talking about it respectfully ✅
Name 3 healthy ways to deal with stress.
Exercise, music, sleep, talking to someone, going outside, sports, hobbies, breathing, taking a break, spending time with people you trust.
Name 3 ways to help prevent burnout
Rest, sleep, ask for help, set boundaries, take breaks, say no sometimes, spend time doing things you enjoy.
You have homework, family responsibilities, practice/work, and something else is added to your plate. You're overwhelmed. What could you say?
I already have a lot going on. Can we figure out what I need to do first?