Emotions and Feelings
This emotion often comes up when you are worried about something.
What is Anxiety?
If someone is talking to you and you want to show you’re listening, you should do this.
What is make eye contact?
If you don’t know what decision to make, this is someone you can talk to for guidance.
Who is a trusted adult (teacher, counselor, parent)?
A good way to evaluate your progress and understand your strengths and weaknesses.
What is self-reflection?
This coping skill helps you relax and clear your mind when you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed.
What is deep breathing or mindfulness?
This emotion can happen when you lose something important or whens someone you care about leaves.
What is sadness or grief?
This is an important trait in a friend that involves showing understanding and care for others’ feelings. (putting yourself in someone else's shoes)
What is empathy?
If you fail at something but try again, this is an example of having a ___________ mindset.
What is a growth mindset?
This is a helpful practice that involves writing down your thoughts to understand your emotions better.
What is journaling?
If you’re upset, you can take a break and do this to distract yourself in a healthy way.
What is physical activity, like walking, stretching, or listening to music, playing music, or playing video games?
If you are feeling frustrated, it is important to use this type of breathing to calm yourself.
What is deep breathing?
You should use this skill if you’re feeling upset with a friend and need to talk it out calmly.
What is communication?
This is when you keep trying, even if something is hard, and you don’t give up.
What is perseverance?
After a mistake, instead of feeling bad, it’s important to think about this—what you can learn from the experience.
What is a lesson or growth opportunity?
Talking to a trusted adult when you’re feeling overwhelmed is an example of this.
What is asking for help (seeking support)?
The ways people try to handle stress or tough feelings, either on purpose or without thinking.
What are coping strategies?
If you see someone sitting alone at lunch, what can you do to show kindness?
What is invite them to join you and say hi?
This is a technique that helps you identify the best choice by writing down the pros and cons of each option.
What is making a pros and cons list?
This practice involves taking a step back to think about how your actions, words, and behaviors impact yourself and others.
What is self-awareness?
This technique can help you calm down when feeling very angry, such as counting to 10 or using positive self-talk.
What is emotional regulation?
This emotion often arises when you’re faced with something unexpected, like a surprise test or a sudden change in plans, and it can make you feel out of control or uneasy.
What is stress?
When resolving a conflict with a friend, it is important to do this to understand each other's perspectives.
What is active listening?
When you believe you can get better at something through effort and practice, you are displaying this quality, which is key to a growth mindset.
What is resilience?
This is when you look back on your year and identify moments when you showed courage, growth, or success.
What is celebrating your achievements?
This is a great way to cope with stress by focusing on positive things in your life.
What is gratitude?