STAYING COOL UNDER PRESSURE
What is the first thing your body usually does when anxiety or anger spikes?
Heart rate speeds up / muscles tense / breathing changes.
What company created Minecraft?
Mojang Studios
What part of the body controls the “fight or flight” response?
The brain / nervous system.
How many points is a touchdown worth in football before the extra point?
6
What is the safest thing to do during a thunderstorm?
Go indoors / avoid open areas.
Name one thing that can calm your nervous system in under 60 seconds.
Deep breathing, cold water, grounding, slowing breathing, unclenching muscles, etc
In Fortnite, what closes in during a match forcing players together?
The Storm
What is grounding?
Focusing on the present moment using senses, breathing, or surroundings.
What NBA player is nicknamed “King James”?
LeBron James
If you are lost in the woods, what is usually smarter: panic or slow down and think?
Slow down and think.
True or False: Every emotion needs to be acted on immediately.
False
What does “RPG” stand for in gaming?
Role-Playing Game.
Name one healthy way to release stress physically.
Exercise, sports, walking, punching bag, stretching, etc.
What sport uses terms like eagle, birdie, and bogey?
Golf.
What does hydration mean?
Getting enough water.
What skill is being used when someone notices they are getting angry and walks away before exploding?
Self-awareness / taking space / emotional regulation.
Name the plumber who fights Bowser.
Mario
What usually happens if someone avoids every uncomfortable feeling forever?
The fear/anxiety often grows stronger.
In basketball, what violation happens when a player takes too many steps without dribbling?
Traveling.
Why is sleep important for mood and stress?
It helps the brain and body recover/regulate emotions.
If your brain says “this is a disaster,” but the situation is only uncomfortable, what thinking mistake might be happening?
Catastrophizing / overreacting / worst-case thinking.
What game popularized the phrase “Victory Royale”?
Fortnite
What is harder but healthier long-term: avoiding fear or learning you can handle it?
Learning you can handle it.
What MLB team has won the most World Series?
New York Yankees
Name one sign your stress level may be getting too high.
Irritability, headaches, shutting down, snapping at people, panic, poor sleep, etc.