Feelings & Emotions
This feeling might include a fast heartbeat, sweating, and worry.
What is anxiety?
Taking slow, deep breaths to calm your body.
What is deep breathing?
Stress can affect this part of your body, causing headaches or stomachaches.
What is the body?
Getting enough of this helps improve mood and focus.
What is sleep?
Listening carefully when someone else is speaking.
What is active listening?
This emotion is often felt when something doesn’t go your way.
What is frustration?
Writing your thoughts and feelings in a notebook.
What is journaling?
This is a common cause of stress for students.
What is school/work/homework?
Moving your body regularly is known as this.
What is exercise?
Using “I feel” statements instead of blaming others.
What is assertive communication?
This is the ability to understand how someone else feels.
What is empathy
Doing something fun or relaxing to take your mind off stress.
What is a distraction coping skill?
A technique where you focus on the present moment.
What is mindfulness?
Eating balanced meals helps support this.
What is physical and mental health?
Respecting others’ personal space and limits.
What are boundaries?
This feeling can come from loss or disappointment.
What is sadness?
Talking to a trusted person about your feelings.
What is seeking support?
This type of stress can sometimes help motivate you.
What is positive stress (eustress)?
Drinking enough of this keeps your body functioning well.
What is water (hydration)?
Working together to solve a problem.
What is teamwork?
This emotion may lead to yelling or aggressive behavior if unmanaged.
What is anger?
Changing negative thoughts into more positive or realistic ones.
What is cognitive restructuring (positive thinking)?
When stress becomes overwhelming and affects daily life.
What is chronic stress?
Limiting screen time can improve this important habit.
What is sleep/mental health?
Handling disagreements calmly and respectfully.
What is conflict resolution?