What anxiety looks and feels like: True or False
Anxiety can make your stomach feel like it’s full of "butterflies" or even hurt.
True: It’s one of the most common physical signs of anxiety in kids.
True or False: Taking slow "belly breaths" tells your brain that you are safe.
True: Deep breathing is like a reset button for your nervous system.
Anxiety can make it hard to focus on your schoolwork
True: When your mind is busy worrying, there isn't much room left to think about math or reading.
True or False: Moving your body—like jumping jacks or a quick run—can help "burn off" nervous energy.
True: Exercise is a great way to release the tension anxiety builds up in your muscles.
True, that's funny haha!
True or False: Being angry or "cranky" can actually be a sign of feeling anxious.
True: When the brain feels overwhelmed, it can sometimes look like irritability or acting out.
True or False: You should always try to hide your worries from your parents or teachers.
False: Talking about a worry often makes it feel smaller and less scary.
True or False: Having trouble falling asleep at night can be caused by a "busy" or worried brain.
True: Nighttime is often when worries feel the loudest because it’s quiet.
True or False: Thinking about a "Happy Place" or a favorite memory can help calm your mind.
True: Using your imagination to focus on something positive can distract the "Worry Bully."
What did the nose tell the finger? Stop picking on me!
EWWW! That could either be true or false, but gross
True or False: If you have anxiety, it means your brain is broken.
False: Your brain is actually just trying to protect you from something it thinks is a threat.
True or False: Using a "Worry Time" (10 minutes a day to talk about fears) can help you worry less the rest of the day.
True: This gives your brain a specific time to be a "detective" so it doesn't have to worry 24/7.
True or False: Only "weak" people feel anxious
False: Everyone feels anxiety sometimes! Even the bravest athletes and performers have to manage it.
True or False: You can't be brave if you're feeling scared.
False: Bravery isn't the absence of fear; it's doing the thing anyway, even though you're nervous.
Why can't your hand be 12 inches long? Because then it would be a foot.
True, but it's pushing it haha
True or False: Anxiety can make your heart beat fast, like you just finished a race.
True: This is your body’s "fight or flight" mode kicking in to give you energy.
True or False: Naming your anxiety (like "The Worry Bully") can help you feel more in control.
True: It helps you remember that the worry isn't "you"—it's just a feeling you're having.
True or False: Anxiety can make you want to avoid things you usually enjoy, like a birthday party or sports.
True: Your brain might tell you it's easier to stay home where it feels "safe," but avoidance can actually make the worry grow.
True or False: Grounding techniques (like finding 5 things you can see) can help stop a "What If" spiral.
True: This pulls your brain back to what is happening right now, instead of what might happen.
How do you talk to a giant? You use big words!
True, that made me laugh :)
True or False: You only feel anxious when something truly dangerous is happening.
False: Anxiety often happens because we are worrying about "what if" scenarios that haven't happened yet.
True or False: Avoidance is the best way to make anxiety go away forever.
False: Avoiding things usually makes the fear bigger next time. Facing them in small steps is what helps.
True or False: Feeling like you need to wash your hands or check your backpack over and over can be a sign of anxiety.
True: Sometimes the brain thinks repeating an action will stop something bad from happening.
True or False: A counselor is a "worry coach" who teaches you new skills to handle tough feelings.
True: Just like a soccer coach, a counselor helps you practice so you get stronger at managing anxiety.
RIP boiling water, you will be mist.
True, come on now, that's funny :)