Joy
What are 3 things we can do to instantly help ourselves feel more joyful?
LISTEN TO MUSIC, SPEND TIME OUTSIDE, DANCE, WATCH A FUNNY TV SHOW, GET CREATIVE, HANG OUT W/ A FRIEND, DO YOGA, OR COLOR A PICTURE
When we feel grumpy, what can we do to fix our feelings?
JOURNAL, GO FOR A WALK, TALK TO A FRIEND or FAMILY MEMBER, AND EVEN TAKE A NAP
Is it okay express our sadness by crying?
YES ! Tears can be a healthy release, and EVERYONE should feel comfortable expressing sadness
What are three easy tricks we can do to feel content ?
1. Have a snack
2. Take a nap
3. Take 10 deep breaths
At night time, when our brain & body are tired, what can we do to help keep ourselves regulated?
SLEEP
Does being joyful make us feel more healthy, or less healthy (physically) ?
MORE HEALTHY !! Studies show that feeling joy/happiness actually makes us healthier
Grumpiness is a temporary feeling ... what does it mean to say that a feeling is temporary ?
THE GRUMPY FEELING WILL PASS, AND WE WILL FEEL BETTER AGAIN SOON
When we are sad, who can we talk to about it ?
PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, SIBLINGS, COUNSELORS, FRIENDS, & TEACHERS
What is a 'practice' we can do every day to remember to feel grateful ?
GRATITUDE PRACTICE (We can say or write down things we are grateful for, just like the affirmations we recite here)
After we do a strenuous activity (a sport, a game, or a class), what is something we can do to stay healthy and energized?
EAT and/or REST
Finish this famous phrase: "Laughter is the best ___"
MEDICINE
Can feeling grumpy ever be valid?
YES! Your feelings are valid. This is why we must express ourselves to family members or friends, so they can help us resolve whatever is causing us to feel grumpy.
Sadness is one part of a normal, healthy group of what type of valid feelings ?
What is an easy way to let the people in our lives know that we are grateful for them/their help?
How many hours of sleep should we get per night ?
8 - 10 hours
Can the way we express ourselves bring us joy? If so, in what way?
YES! Wearing clothes we like, or having clean shoes or a new haircut can make us feel extra happy!
When other people feel grumpy, what are 3 things we can do to support/help them?
LISTEN, GIVE THEM A HUG, OR HELP THEM FIX IT
Society sometimes tells us that strong people, or men, don't cry. Why is this false ?
Expressing emotions in a healthy way is a strength. Strong people, including boys, cry too!
What are 3 needs (or wants) that we may take for granted in our every day life?
HOME, FOOD, CLOTHES, BED, FAMILY, WATER
What is the main physical cause of frustration, confusion, and feeling overwhelmed ?
NEEDING SLEEP! When you feel that way, train yourself to remember that you need a nap :]
Which type of sugar brings us real, sustainable joy: Sugar from fruit, or sugar from candy?
SUGAR FROM FRUIT !!! Sugar from candy can make us sick, but sugar from real food makes us healthy forever :]
What is the positive side of being grumpy? How can we use grumpiness to help improve our lives ?
MOTIVATION! Feeling grumpy can motivate us to do better and make positive changes for ourselves
What is an UNHEALTHY way of expressing sadness?
YELLING, BEING RUDE, BREAKING THINGS, or NAME-CALLING. The healthy way to express sadness is to cry, talk about our feelings, or journal.
When we focus on what we HAVE, as opposed to what we WANT, do we become MORE grateful or LESS grateful ?
MORE GRATEFUL! Always stay focused on what you have and your needs/desires will multiply :]
What is something we can do every day to help our body heal from the wear & tear of life ?
SLEEP !