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Feelings & Anxiety
Feelings & Anxiety
What is Anxiety?
Answer: Anxiety is when worries feel bigger, stronger, or last longer - and your body feels it too.
What is a coping skill?
Answer:
A coping skill is a tool you can use to help you:
Your teacher says there is a pop quiz and your heart starts beating fast. What coping skill could help?
Answer: Examples: take deep breaths, positive self-talk, remind yourself to try your best.
What is the difference between worry and anxiety?
Answer: Worry is mostly thoughts. Anxiety includes thoughts AND body reactions. Anxiety is also more intense and lasts longer!
Name one coping skill that helps your MIND.
Answer: Examples: mindfulness, positive self-talk, imagining a calm place, counting slowly, reminding yourself 'I can handle this.'
You feel left out at recess and your thoughts keep racing. What could you do to help yourself?
Answer: Examples: talk to someone, take a break, calming breathing, positive self-talk.
Name one way your body might feel when you are anxious.
Answer: Examples: fast heartbeat, stomach ache, sweaty hands, tight muscles, shaky feeling.
What are the 3 components of the cognitive triangle?
Answer: thoughts, feelings, actions
You are feeling overwhelmed with the amount of work you have, and you feel like you can't catch a break! How can you incorporate self care into your life?
Answer: meditate, take a bubble bath, read, play with your pet, go to the gym, listen to music, take a nap, etc.
Self care isn't just face masks & spa days. Self care is whatever activities YOU enjoy, things you find energizing, relaxing, or that bring you happiness.