Name That Feeling
You just found out you got a surprise party you weren’t expecting. What emotion might you feel?
Excited/Surprised
When you feel nervous, where might you notice it in your body?
Butterflies in the stomach, sweaty palms, fast heartbeat
What’s the difference between being sad and lonely?
Sad = general unhappiness; Lonely = missing connection
You can only feel one emotion at a time.
False- We can feel many emotions all at once.
You’re feeling stressed before a big test. Name one thing you could do to calm down.
Deep breathing / Taking a walk
Your best friend cancels plans at the last minute. How might you feel?
Disappointed/Sad
When you feel angry, what might happen in your body?
Tight jaw, clenched fists, warm face
What’s the difference between anxious and excited?
Anxiety = worry about negative outcome
Excitement = anticipation of positive outcome
Feeling angry is always a bad thing.
False – Anger is a normal emotion; it’s how we express it that matters.
You feel lonely because your friend hasn’t called back. What’s one thing you could do?
Talk to another friend / Journal / Listen to music
You worked really hard on a project, and your teacher praises you in front of everyone. What emotion could that bring?
Proud
When you feel sad, where might you feel it physically?
Heavy chest, teary eyes, low energy
What’s the difference between angry and frustrated?
Angry = strong displeasure
Frustrated = blocked from achieving something
Everyone feels emotions differently, and that’s okay.
True
You’re feeling really angry after an argument. Name a healthy way to handle it.
Take space / Exercise / Talk it out calmly
You thought someone was talking about you behind your back, but they weren’t. What might you feel now?
Relieved
When you feel excited, how might your body react?
Fast heartbeat, big smile, restless energy
What’s the difference between jealous and envious?
Jealous = fear of losing what you have
Envious = wanting what someone else has
If you ignore your feelings, they usually go away completely.
False – Ignored feelings often build up over time.
You’re sad because you miss someone who moved away. What can you do to comfort yourself?
Look at photos / Call them / Write a letter
Your teacher gave you an unexpected pop quiz and you didn’t study. Name one possible feeling.
Nervous/Anxious
When you feel calm and relaxed, what changes in your body?
Slower breathing, loose muscles, steady heartbeat
What’s the difference between guilt and shame?
Guilt = feeling bad about an action
Shame = feeling bad about yourself
Taking deep breaths can help calm your body when you feel stressed.
True
You’re nervous before trying something new. What’s one self-talk statement you can use?
“I can handle this” / “It’s okay to be nervous”