Feelings & Emotions
This is the word for the physical reaction in your stomach when you're nervous often called having "butterflies."
What is anxiety
Experts recommend this many hours of sleep per night for teenagers.
What is 8-10 hours?
This term describes pressure from peers to act, dress, or think a certain way to fit in.
What is peer pressure?
This simple technique involves slow, deep breaths to calm your body when you're upset.
What is deep breathing?
This term refers to talking to yourself in a kind, encouraging way instead of being your own worst critic.
What is positive self-talk?
Psychologists use this term for the wheel-shaped chart that breaks down complex emotions into more specific feelings, like "frustrated" or "disappointed" instead of just "mad."
What is the wheel of emotions (emotion wheel)?
This term refers to drinking enough water throughout the day to keep your body and brain functioning well.
What is hydration?
This term describes when someone tries to control who their friend spends time with or talks to.
What is jealousy (or possessiveness)?
Writing down your thoughts and feelings in this personal book can help process emotions.
What is a journal?
This term describes a person who inspires you to be your best self, whether a celebrity, athlete, or someone you know personally.
What is a role model?
This term describes feeling several emotions at once, like being excited and nervous about the same thing.
What are mixed emotions?
This phrase describes setting limits on what you will and won't accept from others to protect your time and energy.
What are boundaries?
This term describes the back-and-forth give-and-take that should happen in any healthy relationship.
What is reciprocity (or balance)?
This 5-4-3-2-1 technique uses your five senses to bring you back to the present during anxiety.
What is grounding?
This phenomenon describes feeling like a fraud or that you don't deserve your accomplishments, despite evidence of your abilities.
What is imposter syndrome?
This is the name for the body's automatic "fight, flight, or freeze" reaction when you feel threatened or scared.
What is the stress response?
This practice involves focusing on the present moment without judgment, often through breathing or noticing your surroundings.
What is mindfulness?
This phrase describes the process of repairing a friendship after a disagreement, including apologizing and listening to the other person's side.
What is conflict resolution (or making amends)?
This term describes unhealthy ways of dealing with stress, like avoiding problems or lashing out, versus healthy ones.
What are maladaptive coping mechanisms?
This term describes a person's outward appearance of confidence, even when they don't necessarily feel that way inside.
What is "fake it till you make it" (or projected confidence)?
This term describes feeling emotionally drained and disconnected, often after a long period of stress.
What is burnout?
This term describes treating yourself with the same kindness and understanding you'd offer a good friend.
What is self-compassion?
The best way to fix a misunderstanding with a friend instead of just guessing what they're thinking.
What is communication?
This term describes the supportive people like friends, family, counselors you can turn to when things get hard.
What is a support system?
Checking your phone every five minutes to see who liked your new post. This is what you're looking for.
What is validation?