Understanding Self Awareness
What does it mean to be self-aware?
Understanding your own thoughts, feelings, and actions.
Name one of Riley’s core emotions in Inside Out.
Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, or Disgust
Where did Riley move that caused her to feel lots of emotions?
From Minnesota to San Francisco
Name one personal strength Riley shows in the movie.
Courage, honesty, empathy, resilience, or creativity
Name one thing Riley tried after moving to a new city.
Making friends, joining a new hockey team, or starting at a new school
Why is it important to notice your emotions?
So you can make good choices and handle challenges.
Which emotion helped Riley realize she missed home?
Sadness
How did Riley show self-awareness by the end of the movie?
She recognized her feelings and told her parents how she felt.
Which strength helps you handle new experiences and challenges?
Resilience or courage
How does recognizing your feelings help when trying new things?
You can handle nervousness, excitement, or frustration better.
Name one way to practice self-awareness every day.
Mood monitoring, journaling, or reflecting on how you feel.
What happens when Riley ignores her emotions?
Her emotions get mixed up and it becomes harder to make good choices.
Which two emotions worked together to help Riley reconnect with her parents?
Joy and Sadness
True or False: Being honest about your feelings is a part of self-awareness.
True
True or False: Feeling nervous is a sign you shouldn’t try something new.
False
True or False: Self-awareness means you should ignore negative emotions.
Why is it important to feel more than one emotion at once?
Because all emotions give us information and help us grow.
What lesson does Riley learn about Sadness?
That it’s important and helps her express what she needs.
What character trait can help you notice how others feel too?
Empathy
Give one strategy to manage strong emotions when trying something new.
Deep breathing, talking to someone, positive self-talk, or taking a break
How does self-awareness help you when facing difficult situations?
It helps you understand your feelings and respond in a healthy way.
Give an example of how an emotion can guide your behavior.
Feeling nervous before a test can help you study more carefully; sadness can help you ask for support.
How did Riley’s self-awareness help her adapt to her new life?
She understood her feelings, made new friends, and started enjoying new experiences.
How can knowing your strengths help you when trying something new?
It gives you confidence and guides your choices.
Explain why all emotions, even sadness or anger, can help you grow.
They teach you about yourself, guide your decisions, and help you learn from experiences