Understanding Emotions
This emotion is often felt when a person experiences loss or disappointment.
Sadness
This is the process of taking slow, deep breaths to calm the body and mind
What is deep breathing?
This technique involves focusing on the breath to center the mind and body
What is focused breathing?
Feeling agitated or upset after receiving criticism, even if it's constructive.
What is defensiveness?
This is a process where you think critically about your actions and feelings to understand them better.
What is self-reflection?
The feeling of being overwhelmed or helpless often associated with too many demands or expectations.
What is stress?
This strategy involves counting or focusing on an external object to distract from emotional overwhelm.
What is distraction?
The practice of observing thoughts and feelings without reacting to them is known as this
What is mindful observation?
The feeling of irritation or frustration when plans don’t go as expected
What is disappointment?
This type of personal growth focuses on improving emotional understanding and maturity.
What is emotional intelligence?
This emotion can result from feeling treated unfairly or misunderstood
What is anger?
The practice of intentionally bringing awareness to the present moment without judgment.
What is mindfulness?
A relaxation technique often paired with soothing music or sounds, helping to reduce stress.
What is guided imagery?
This is a common emotional experience when one’s personal boundaries are not respected.
What is resentment?
Setting goals and planning strategies to improve emotional health is known as this.
What is self-regulation?
This feeling arises when someone experiences something pleasant or joyful
What is happiness?
A positive coping technique where you write down your thoughts to process emotions
What is journaling?
This mindfulness activity involves bringing attention to the body and noticing physical sensations without judgment.
What is body scanning?
This happens when you experience extreme fear of making mistakes or not meeting expectations.
What is perfectionism?
This involves recognizing and accepting both your strengths and limitations.
What is self-compassion?
This emotion can occur when we are unsure or nervous about something unknown or uncertain.
What is anxiety?
A method used to reframe negative thinking into a more balanced, positive perspective.
What is cognitive restructuring?
A technique that involves focusing on the sensations of the present moment to stay grounded and calm.
When someone feels an emotional reaction is disproportionate to the actual event, often due to unresolved past experiences.
A process of forgiving yourself or others in order to move forward and reduce emotional burdens.
What is forgiveness?