Body Language
hands on face, crying, resting head on desk
sad
Myth: Some emotions are "good" and some are "bad"
Truth: ?
Although some emotions are uncomfortable, they still play a vital role in our lives. For example, fear alerts us to danger, guilt reminds us we’ve gone against our values, and anger motivates us to stand up for ourselves.
Releasing anger by working out or exceriseing
positive
What are the core emotions on the emotions wheel
Bad, surprised, happy, fearful, sad, disgusted, angry
Smiling, laughing, joking, talking about your favorite things
happy or joyful
Could be pacing, fidgeting, crying OR could be sitting still, staring off into space, overall shutting down
overwhelmed
Myth: There is always a right way to feel
Truth: ?
If our emotions don’t line up with our expectations, we can feel confused or frustrated. But the truth is that no two people have identical emotional responses, even to the same situation. Given this, it’s impossible to define one “right” way to feel.
talking to a trusted adult
positive
What is the core emotion behind the emotion confused?
suprised
feeling bad about something you did or said
guilt
Fidgety, pacing, shaking leg
Anxious
Myth: Talking about emotions is useless
Truth: ?
The benefit of talking about emotions goes far beyond problem-solving. Talking about emotions helps us make sense of what we’re feeling. This alone can make things more manageable and even lead to new perspectives.
Yelling, screaming, fighting
negative
What is the core emotion behind the emotion proud?
happy
being happy that something did not happen
relief
head on desk, resting head on hands, looking off into the distance
Bored
Myth: Others will think less of me if I show emotion.
Truth: ?
Showing emotions can be intimidating, but it’s also a relationship superpower. When you’re open about your feelings, others see you as authentic and relatable. This makes you more likely to have healthy and fulfilling relationships.
throwing something
negative
What is the core emotion behind the emotion withdrawn?
angry
feeling overwhelmed that something has not gone the way you had planned
frustration
clenching teeth, slamming hand on desk, pacing
Frustrated
Myth: I should be happy all the time.
Truth: ?
Happiness is great, but it’s not the norm, even if social media posts create that illusion. By seeing happiness as an occasional gift rather than a guarantee, we can savor it more fully and not blame ourselves when we don’t feel that way.
taking some time to yourself
positive
What is the core emotion behind the emotion nervous?
fearful
feeling uncomfortable by something in your environment
disgust