Big Brain Energy
What’s the first step to managing your emotions?
A) Ignore them
B) Pretend you're fine
C) Recognize and name what you're feeling
D) Throw your phone across the room
C) Recognize and name what you're feeling
Which of the following is a common sign of feeling overwhelmed?
A) You’re tired all the time
B) You’re snapping at people for no reason
C) You’re avoiding everything
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What’s a healthy way to handle feeling overwhelmed during class?
A) Walk out of class
B) Ask for a break
C) Throw your pencil
D) Give up and sleep through class
B) Ask for a break
Which of these is a sign you might be overreacting?
A) Your feelings get way bigger than the situation
B) You calmly explain your feelings
C) You listen to others’ points of view
D) You take a deep breath and think before reacting
A) Your feelings get way bigger than the situation
What does “emotional intelligence” mainly mean?
A) Knowing how to do math
B) Understanding and managing your own emotions and others’ feelings
C) Being good at video games
D) Having a million followers on social media
B) Understanding and managing your own emotions and others’ feelings
What do we call the ability to understand your own feelings and why you feel that way?
A) Mind reading
B) Emotional intelligence
C) Vibe checking
D) Being dramatic
B) Emotional intelligence
What’s something your body might do when you’re overwhelmed?
A) Speed up your heart rate
B) Make your stomach feel weird
C) Give you a headache
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Which of these is a common trigger for emotional outbursts at school?
A) Getting a surprise quiz
B) Running out of snacks
C) Seeing a cute dog
D) Getting extra recess
A) Getting a surprise quiz
True or False: Everyone gets dramatic sometimes, and that’s okay — as long as you work on managing it.
True
Which of the following is NOT a healthy way to check in with your emotions?
A) Journaling
B) Talking to someone
C) Ignoring your feelings and hoping they go away
D) Taking a quiet moment to reflect
C) Ignoring your feelings and hoping they go away
True or False: Being overwhelmed always means you’re weak and can’t handle life.
False. Being overwhelmed is a normal human reaction to too much stress or pressure.
When you start feeling overwhelmed in class, what’s a quick thing you can do to help yourself chill?
A) Stare at the ceiling and hope for a miracle
B) Take a few slow, deep breaths
C) Yell “I can’t!” at the teacher
D) Hide your face in your hoodie
B) Take a few slow, deep breaths
When someone else is overreacting, what’s a healthy response?
A) Match their energy with even bigger drama
B) Ignore them completely
C) Stay calm and try to understand why they feel that way
D) Post about it on social media
C) Stay calm and try to understand why they feel that way
True or False: Emotions like anger, sadness, and fear are “bad” and should be avoided.
False — All emotions are valid! It’s how you respond to them that matters.
What’s one super common thought when you're overwhelmed?
A) “Everything is fine.”
B) “I’ve got this!”
C) “I'm gonna crash out.”
D) “Let’s go for a hike.”
C) “I'm gonna crash out.”
After a rough day, you feel like crying but don’t want anyone to see. What’s a healthy way to deal with this?
A) Bottling it up until it explodes later
B) Find a trusted adult or friend to talk to
C) Scroll social media to distract yourself
D) Pretend everything is fine and keep it all inside
B) Find a trusted adult or friend to talk to
When you catch yourself thinking, “This is the worst thing ever,” what’s a healthy mindset shift you can try?
A) “Why is this happening to me?”
B) “I’m definitely overreacting, but that’s okay — I can handle this.”
C) “I’ll just ignore it and hope it goes away.”
D) “Everyone else has it easier than me.”
B) “I’m definitely overreacting, but that’s okay — I can handle this.
You’re feeling off but can’t explain why. What’s a good first move?
A) Blame your friends
B) Take it out on someone else
C) Scroll TikTok for 6 hours
D) Pause and try to figure out what’s really going on inside
D) Pause and try to figure out what’s really going on inside
Which of the following is most likely to make you feel overwhelmed without you even noticing at first?
A) Skipping sleep
B) Arguing with a friend
C) Watching too much Netflix
D) Doing a fun activity
A) Skipping sleep
You just got an IR you weren’t expecting, and emotions are running high. How can you regulate before reacting?
A) Immediately text your friends about how unfair it is
B) Take a moment to process your feelings, then talk to your teacher or para calmly
C) Throw your water bottle in frustration
D) Pretend nothing happened and bury your feelings
B) Take a moment to process your feelings, then talk to your teacher or para calmly
You realize you’ve been dramatic about something small. What’s the best next step?
A) Double down and blame everyone else
B) Apologize if needed, then try to see the bigger picture
C) Pretend nothing happened
D) Avoid your friends and ignore the teacher for a week
B) Apologize if needed, then try to see the bigger picture