You feel excited, energized, and can't stop smiling.
Happiness
Your heart is beating fast and your hands are sweaty. What might you be feeling?
Anxiety or Fear
Take a deep breath in for 4 seconds, out for 4 seconds.
Deep breathing
Someone bumps into you in the hallway. You...
Stay calm and don't assume that it was on purpose.
You lose a game and feel frustrated.
Take a breath and show sportsmanship.
You feel nervous before a test and your stomach feels weird.
Anxiety
Your face feels hot and your fists are tight. What might you be feeling?
Anger
Walking away from a situation before you say something you regret.
Taking a break
Pause before sending or wait it out.
Your friend ignores your text.
Don't jump to conclusions, think of alternative scenarios.
You feel like something is unfair and you want to yell.
Anger
Your body feels heavy and you have low energy. What might you be feeling?
Sadness
Talking to someone you trust about how you feel.
Communicating your feelings
Use words, not aggression
You get in trouble at home.
Listen first and respond calmly.
You feel left out when your friends hang out without you.
Loneliness
You feel restless and can't sit still. What might you be feeling?
Stress or Anxiety
Writing your thoughts down instead of bottling them up.
Journaling
You're overwhelmed and feel yourself about to shut down. You...
Someone makes a rude comment about you.
Stay calm and choose your response wisely.
You feel embarrassed and want to disappear after messing up in front of others.
Shame or Embarrassment
Your chest feels tight and your breathing is shallow. What might you be feeling?
Panic or Anxiety
Changing a negative thought into a more realistic one.
You want to react immediately when angry.
You feel overwhelmed by school, friends, and family
Use coping skills and ask for support.