Thinking Traps
Emotion Definitions
Fear Acronym
Challenging Anxious Thoughts
Emotion Differences
100

"If I do not land this backflip perfectly then I will not make the gymnastic team."

Perfectionism 

100

When we're feeling fear or nervousness about what could happen in the future. We are very cautious and alert to potential dangers.

Anxiety

100

What does the F stand for?

Feeling Frightened?

100

Could I be stuck in a _____

thinking trap?

100

What is the difference between bored and tired?

Bored is to feel uninterested believing that there is nothing to do.

Tired is needing rest or sleep. Having low and slow energy in your body.

200

*My shelf fell on the floor*

"OH MY GOSH, THERE IS AN EARTHQUAKE!"

Catastrophizing 

200

Feelings self-conscious, foolish, or awkward after something happens to you, usually in front of other people.

Embarrassment 

200

What does the E stand for?

Expecting something bad to happen?

200

What ____ ____ ____ in this situation other than what I first thought?

else might happen

200

What is the difference between Lonely and Shy?

Lonely is a sadness that comes from being alone, isolated, abandoned, or disconnected from others.


Shy is feeling uncomfortable, timid, or nervous about needing to talk to others.

300

*Gets stung by a bee*

"I am never going near flowers again!"

The Avoider

300

Doing something challenge and uncomfortable in effort to be true to yourself and to do the most right thing; courageous. 

Brave

300

What does the A stand for?

Attitudes and Actions you can take

300

___ has happened before?

What
300

What is the difference between overwhelmed and annoyed?

Overwhelmed is when you are overcame with stressors and stress from having to deal with too many things at once.

Annoyed is feeling irritated or aggravated by something or someone. Often wanting the bothersome thing to stop.

400

"I am never going to get an A in science class."

Pessimist

400

Pleased or satisfied about your achievements, successes, qualities, or processions.

Proud

400

What does the R stand for?

Results and Rewards

400

___ ____ is it to worry about this?

How useful

400

What is the difference between anger and frustration?

Anger is when you believe something unjust, unfair, or wrong has happened.

Frustration is being discouraged or upset because you are unable to do or complete something.

500

* Going to school *

"I am never going to have any friends, no one is going to talk to me, everyone is going to laugh at me"

Walking with Blinders

500

Believing that you an do something well or be successful; trusting in your abilities and capabilities.

Confident

500

Give an example using the acronym.

Good Job!

500

Do I know for sure this is going to _____?

Happen

500

What is the difference between feeling anxious and worried?

Anxious is a state of unease, fear, or nervousness about what could happen in the unknown future.

Worried is having concerned, distressed, or fearful thoughts about uncertain outcomes or possible problems.