Name That Emotion
This emotion can make your face turn red, your heart race, and sometimes make you say things you regret.
What is Anger
This form of movement releases endorphins and helps reduce stress.
What is exercise
Instead of talking about feelings, some people do this to push emotions away, but it often makes things worse.
What is bottling up emotion
This activity involves paying attention to the present moment without judgment.
What is mindfulness
This is the body’s natural “fight or flight” response to stress.
What is adrenaline
This feeling is often linked to nervousness, racing thoughts, or a tight feeling in your chest.
What is Anxiety
Writing down thoughts and feelings in this can help process emotions in a healthy way.
What is journaling
Using social media too much or isolating yourself can increase feelings of this emotion.
What is loneliness
Focusing on things you are grateful for can improve mood and is called this.
What is practicing gratitude
Getting enough of this every night helps with emotional regulation and focus.
What is sleep
This emotion is felt when you achieve a goal or experience something wonderful.
What is Joy
Taking slow, deep breaths helps activate this part of the nervous system that calms you down.
What is parasympathetic nervous system
Some people do this when they’re upset, but it only temporarily distracts from problems and can lead to regret.
What is emotional eating
A short, repeated phrase, such as “I am strong,” used to encourage oneself is called this.
What is an affirmation
When feeling overwhelmed, breaking a problem into smaller steps is called this.
What is problem solving
This emotion can feel heavy, make you withdraw from friends, and cause a loss of interest in things you usually enjoy.
What is sadness
This type of visualization exercise involves imagining a peaceful scene to relax your mind.
What is guided imagery
Yelling at others, slamming doors, or throwing things are examples of this reaction to anger.
What is aggression
This type of relaxation technique involves tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups.
What is progressive relaxation
Talking to this type of person, such as a school counselor, can help when emotions feel too big to handle alone.
Who is a therapist or trusted adult
This emotion occurs when you feel guilty or regret something you’ve done, sometimes making your stomach hurt.
What is shame
Doing something creative, like drawing, painting, or playing music, is an example of this type of coping skill.
What is expressive coping
People sometimes do this to escape problems, but it can lead to addiction and more stress.
What is substance use
Listening to calming sounds, like ocean waves or rain, can activate this sense to help you relax.
What is hearing
This method of slowing down negative thoughts involves looking at the facts instead of reacting emotionally.
What is cognitive reframing