Emotions
This feeling might show up when something doesn’t go your way and you feel like giving up.
👉 What is frustration?
Taking slow, deep breaths to calm your body is an example of this coping skill.
👉 What is deep breathing?
When someone tries to convince you to do something you don’t want to do, it’s called this.
👉 What is peer pressure?
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. What am I?
👉 What is an echo?
Believing in yourself and your abilities is called this.
👉 What is confidence?
This emotion can make your heart race and your thoughts spiral about “what ifs.”
👉 What is anxiety?
Writing your thoughts and feelings down in a notebook is called this.
👉 What is journaling?
Saying “no” clearly and confidently is an example of this skill.
👉 What is assertiveness?
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
👉 What are footsteps?
Name one positive thing about yourself—this is an example of what practice?
👉 What is self-affirmation?
This feeling helps you recognize when something isn’t fair or right.
👉 What is anger?
Talking to a trusted adult, friend, or mentor when you’re struggling is an example of this.
👉 What is seeking support?
Friends who respect your choices and support your goals are showing this.
👉 What is positive influence (or healthy friendship)?
I have keys but no locks, space but no room. You can enter, but you can’t go outside. What am I?
👉 What is a keyboard?
Setting limits on what you will and won’t accept from others is called this.
👉 What are boundaries?
This positive emotion can boost your confidence and make you feel proud of your accomplishments.
👉 What is happiness (or pride)?
Going for a walk, dancing, or playing sports can help manage stress. This is called what type of coping?
👉 What is physical activity (or exercise)?
Following the crowd even when it goes against your values is called this.
👉 What is giving in to peer pressure?
What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?
👉 What is the letter “M”
This means treating yourself with kindness instead of being overly critical.
👉 What is self-compassion?
This is the ability to understand and share the feelings of someone else.
👉 What is empathy?
Instead of thinking “I’m not good enough,” changing your thoughts to something more positive is called this.
👉 What is positive self-talk (or reframing)?
This strategy includes walking away, changing the subject, or making an excuse to avoid pressure.
👉 What is refusal skills (or resisting peer pressure)?
I’m tall when I’m young and short when I’m old. What am I?
👉 What is a candle?
Surrounding yourself with people who uplift and respect you helps build this.
👉 What is self-esteem (or positive self-image)?