Function of Emotions
Alex comes home from school and is told to finish homework, clean their room, and practice reading all before dinner. Alex puts their head down and sighs.
How is he feeling
Alex has too much work to do, he is feeling overwhelmed
Maya has a math test tomorrow and keeps checking her answers over and over. She says, “What if I fail?”
How is she feeling?
Maya is worried about doing well on the test
Jordan has only 10 minutes to get dressed, eat breakfast, and leave for school. They start rushing and look tense.
How is Jordan feeling?
Jordan is feeling stressed because he is running out of time
Olivia has school, tutoring, soccer practice, and homework all in one day and says, “I don’t get a break.”
How is Olivia feeling?
Feeling overwhelmed by a busy schedule.
Ethan worries about saying the wrong thing when working in a group and keeps staying quiet.
How is Ethan Feeling?
Ethan feels the pressure to act or speak the “right” way socially.