Stress Busters
Name 2 physical signs of stress.
Increased heart rate, muscle tension, headaches.
Why is talking about your feelings important?
It helps process emotions and reduces internal stress.
What is self-esteem? How has Islam helped you shape it?
The way you value and see yourself.
How does drawing or coloring help your brain?
It relaxes the mind and reduces anxiety.
Name one downside of too much screen time. Take help from Aqa moula tus bayan.
Poor sleep, anxiety, distraction, social comparison.
What is a healthy way to deal with academic pressure?
Time management, asking for help, taking breaks.
Who is a safe adult you can talk to at school?
Teacher, counselor, parent, or trusted staff member.
One kind action you can do for yourself today.
Positive self-talk, rest, setting boundaries.
What is “thought reframing”?
Changing a negative thought into a more balanced or positive one.
What can help reduce stress while using social media?
Following positive accounts, limiting time, taking breaks.
You’re feeling left out of your friend group’s chat. What’s the healthiest first step?
Reflect on how you feel, then talk to one friend privately and honestly.
True or False: Ignoring your emotions makes them go away.
False
Why is comparison with others harmful?
It lowers self-worth and ignores personal strengths.
What happens when we focus on a creative task?
Our mind enters a flow state; stress decreases.
What does "doomscrolling" mean?
Continuously scrolling through negative news or content.
Your parents are always comparing you to your sibling. What’s a healthy coping tool?
Talk to a trusted adult or journal your feelings to understand and express them.
What is "active listening"?
Paying full attention, not interrupting, showing empathy.
Write one affirmation you can say each day.
"I am enough." or "I believe in myself."
You cried in class and now feel ashamed. What’s a healthy way to respond?
Remind yourself crying is human, not weak. Talk to someone you trust.
True or False: Turning off notifications can lower anxiety.
True
Name one quick activity to reduce stress in class.
Stretching, box breathing, 1-minute mindful pause
What does a friend need most when they’re sad?
Support, understanding, not judgment or advice.
What’s a “red flag” in a friendship?
Constant criticism, gaslighting, or making you feel guilty for everything.
Name a creative way to express how you feel.
Drawing, poetry, madeh, acting.
What is one healthy habit Aqa moula tus taught us to build instead of using a mobile phone?
Build Lego, no phones up till age 15.