What would you feel?
You hear something outside your tent at night.
Name 2 feelings and why you might feel them.
Anxious, on edge, nervous, alert.
Your body is keeping you alert to possible danger.
You feel nervous, what does that feeling help you do?
Being nervous slows you down so you can think and pay attention.
Heart racing, alert, scanning surroundings.
What emotion am I feeling?
Anxious, on edge, alert.
You have 3 seconds to answer.
How would you feel if you got lost?
Anxious or scared.
You feel nervous and hear a noise. What is the best choice?
A. Run without looking
B. Stay still and listen
C. Ignore it
B. This helps you stay aware and safe.
You finally find food after being hungry all day.
Name 2 feelings and why you might feel them.
Relieved, satisfied, content, happy.
Your body was worried, but now you are okay.
You feel frustrated, what's the best next move?
Pause, try again, take a deep breath, take a break.
Tight jaw, tense muscles, and an urge to act.
What emotion am I feeling?
Irritated or frustrated.
You have 3 seconds to answer.
How would you feel if you win a challenge?
Proud.
You feel frustrated trying to start a fire. What is the best choice?
A. Quit immediately
B. Throw things
C. Take a breath and try again
C. This helps you keep trying while staying calm.
Your fire won't start after trying many times.
Name 2 feelings and why you might feel them.
Frustrated, discouraged, irritated, mad.
Your body feels stuck because it won't work.
What happens if you ignore fear in a dangerous situation?
You can make unsafe choices, get hurt, or miss danger/warning signs.
Low energy, heavy feeling, quiet.
What emotion am I feeling?
Disappointed, sad, down.
You have 3 seconds to answer.
How could you feel if your teammate leaves you?
Abandoned or hurt.
You feel overwhelmed and don't know what to do. What is the best choice?
A. Do everything at once
B. Break it into steps
C. Give up
B. Breaking overwhelming tasks into steps makes it manageable.
You are lost and don't know where to go.
Name 2 feelings and why you might feel them.
Scared, worried, anxious, overwhelmed, nervous.
Your body doesn't feel safe because you don't know where to go.
You feel overwhelmed, what does your brain & body need?
Slow down, break it down into steps, take a break.
Restless, can't sit still, thinking fast.
What emotion am I feeling?
Nervous or overwhelmed.
You have 3 seconds to answer.
How could you feel if you can't solve a problem?
Frustrated.
You feel scared but try to act like you're not. What might happen?
A. You miss something important
B. You make a careful plan
C. You instantly win
A. Ignoring feeling scared can put you into danger.
Your teammate blames you for something that wasn't your fault.
Name 2 feelings and why you might feel them.
Mad, frustrated, hurt, angry, disrespected, annoyed.
It feels unfair and hurtful when we are blamed for things we didn't do.
Why are emotions important for survival?
Emotions are like your brain's warning system. They help you make decisions, stay safe, and understand situations.
My body is calm after danger passes.
What emotion am I feeling?
Relived or at ease.
You have 3 seconds to answer.
How could your body feel after danger has passed?
Relieved.
You feel nervous making a big decision. What is the best move?
A. Decide super fast
B. Let someone else decide for you
C. Think through it carefully
C. Being nervous is a signal to our brains that we need to slow down and think through our decision.