Feelings 101
What feeling might make your heartbeat fast, your hands sweat, and your mind race?
Anxiety
What is something you can do before bed to help your body relax?
Take deep breaths/stretch
What should you drink more of: soda or water?
Water
What’s one thing you can do when you feel angry?
take deep breaths, walk away, etc.
What does it mean to be “mentally healthy”?
being able to manage feelings and handle life’s ups and downs.
What feeling can come when something sad happens, like losing something important?
Sadness
Name one way to take care of your body
What’s a healthy snack you can eat after school?
fruit, yogurt, granola, etc.?
What is a coping skill?
Something you do to calm down or handle hard feelings.
What’s something that can help you feel better when you’re overwhelmed?
talking to someone, journaling, taking a break, etc.
Name one way to tell how someone else is feeling.
Looking at their face/body language
True or False: Taking care of yourself is selfish.
False
What’s something you can do instead of staying up late on your phone or playing video games?
read, journal, turn off screen, etc.?
Name one coping skill that uses your 5 senses.
listening to music, holding something soft, smelling something nice, etc.
What is mindfulness?
paying attention to the present moment without judgment?
True or False: All feelings are okay to have.
True
What is one self-care activity you enjoy?
(Accept any reasonable answer)
Name one benefit of getting enough sleep.
better focus, less stress, more energy, etc.
What is one thing you can tell yourself when you're upset?
Positive Affirmation
Name something you’re grateful for.
(Open-ended)
What's the word for understanding how someone else feels?
Empathy
What are 3 things you can do to take care of yourself at school?
talk to a friend, ask for help, take a break, etc.?
True or False: Exercising only helps your body, not your brain.
False
True or False: Talking to a trusted adult is a healthy coping skill.
True
What’s a goal you have to take better care of yourself?
(Open-ended)