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Emotions Matter
Think, Feel, Do
Unhelpful Thoughts
Reframe the situation
Positive Self-Talk
100

What is the thinking part of the brain? 

The cortex 

100

What is the difference between a feeling and a thought? 

a thought is what you say to yourself in your head 

an emotion is a feeling - mad, sad, happy

100

Give an example from home or school that would cause someone to feel a strong emotions 

  • Getting in trouble
  • Arguing with a friend or family member
  • Losing a sports game
100

What does it mean to reframe a situation? 

To look at a situation from a different point of view 

100

What is negativity bias? 

Negativity bias means it’s often easier to think of negative things than positive things.

200

What is the stress hormone called? 

Adrenalin 

200

Is this a feeling or a thought? 


I feel like I will never be as funny as him 

Thought 

200

What does it mean to have a helpful thought vs. an unhelpful thought?

unhelpful Thoughts are not always true and can lead you to do something you regret 

200

How can you reframe the thought, soccer practice won't be fun today because its raining? 

Our team needs to be prepared for all kinds of weather

200

Why are people hardwired for negativity? 

In the caveman days it helped people keep an eye out for threats 

300

Which part of the brain is your 'feelings alarm'? 

Amygdala 

300

DOUBLE JEOPARDY Give an example of how emotions, thoughts, and decisions connected? 

Maddox is mad at his dad for taking his phone away. He thinks his dad is being unfair. He talks back to him. 

300

If you are caught in a cycle of strong emotions or unhelpful thoughts, what 2 things can you do to interrupt it? 

Use an emotion management strategy 

Reframe the situation 


300

What questions can you ask yourself if you want to reframe a situation? 

  • “Am I assuming something bad will happen?”
  • “Am I assuming the other person was being intentionally mean?”
  • “What can I learn from this situation?”
300

Why is it important to practice positive self talk? 

Practicing positive self-talk means thinking positive thoughts. 

It can help you interrupt the cycle that leads to negative decisions.

When you make positive self-talk a habit, you can rewire your brain to pay more attention to the positives

400

What triggers strong emotions in your brain? 

Sensory input from the environment 

400

Why is it difficult to make good decisions when your having strong emotions?

  • The amygdala works faster than the cortex.
  • The cortex can get overwhelmed by emotions.
  • Emotions can take over, causing you to say or do something you might regret.
400

Provide 3 examples of an emotion management strategy

  • Calm down
  • Stop and think
  • Catch the unhelpful thought and change it
  • Slow breathing 
  • Counting 
  • Walking away 
400

DOUBLE JEOPARDY - create the flowchart we made to reframe thoughts - 

situation-emotion-unhelpful thoughts -helpful thoughts 

400

 Name 3 things you can say to yourself to feel calm and think more positively

I have all the tools I need to be successful 

I will control what I can and let go of what I cant 

I am prepared 

500

Tie breaker if needed 


What is the name of this unit? 

Thoughts, Emotions, and decisions