Emotions
This emotion often signals danger and triggers “fight or flight.”
What is fear?
Deep breathing and journaling are examples of these.
What are coping skills?
Believing in your own worth is called this.
What is self-esteem?
Saying this is often the first step to setting a boundary.
What is “no”?
The first step in 12-step programs begins with this admission.
What is admitting powerlessness?
The opposite of sadness.
What is happiness?
This is the body’s automatic stress response.
What is fight/flight/freeze?
A positive statement about yourself.
What is an affirmation?
A boundary that is too rigid can make you feel this way.
What is isolated?
A group based on shared experiences.
What is peer support?
Feeling several emotions at once is called this.
What is mixed emotions?
Stress that motivates you to perform better.
What is eustress?
The pyramid that shows basic needs leading up to self-esteem.
What is Maslow’s hierarchy?
A boundary that is too loose can lead to this.
What is being taken advantage of?
Professionals like therapists provide this
What is counseling/support?
The part of the brain that regulates emotions
What is the amygdala?
This hormone is commonly known as the “stress hormone.”
What is cortisol?
Negative beliefs about ourselves are often called this.
What are core beliefs?
This type of boundary balances flexibility and firmness.
What are healthy boundaries?
EA meetings Encourage an atmosphere of these two things
What are love and acceptance?
This is the term for identifying and naming your emotions.
What is emotional labeling or affect labeling?
Practicing mindfulness reduces this nervous system response
What is sympathetic activation?
This term means treating yourself with kindness, like you would a friend.
What is self-compassion?
The “imaginary lines” we set between ourselves and others are called this.
What are personal boundaries?
Support systems help build this feeling of belonging.
What is connection?