Expressing Your Feelings

When you are feeling sad, which of the following is an example of using an "I" statement to express your feelings?

• You make me sad.

• I feel sad when I am ignored.

• People always make me sad.

• Sadness is what I get from this situation.

Identifying emotions is important because:

• It allows others to know exactly what you are thinking.

• It helps in managing your reactions to different situations.

• It makes you feel emotions more intensely.

• It prevents you from feeling any negative emotions.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using "I" statements?

• They help in taking responsibility for your feelings.

• They can make others feel blamed or defensive.

• They allow you to express your feelings without accusing others.

• They facilitate open and honest communication.

When you are feeling extremely angry, what is a healthy way to manage this strong emotion?

• Suppress the anger until you no longer feel it.

• Express your anger through physical aggression.

• Take deep breaths and count to ten before reacting.

• Ignore the feeling and distract yourself with other activities.

Identifying your emotions can be difficult. Which of the following is a sign that you might be feeling anxious?

• Your muscles are relaxed.

• You have a feeling of calmness.

• You find it hard to concentrate.

• You feel very energetic.

Why is it important to express your feelings?

• It can help to build stronger relationships.

• It prevents you from understanding others.

• It makes you less aware of your own feelings.

• It always leads to arguments and conflicts.

What is the first step in managing strong emotions effectively?

• Talking to someone about how you feel.

• Identifying what you are feeling.

• Ignoring the emotion until it goes away.

• Reacting immediately to the emotion.

Which of the following is an example of a situation where you might feel frustrated?

• When you win a game.

• When you solve a difficult math problem.

• When your computer crashes while you are working on an important project.

• When you receive a compliment.

How can expressing your feelings using "I" statements benefit your relationships?

• It can make others guess how you are feeling.

• It can lead to more misunderstandings.

• It encourages mutual respect and understanding.

• It makes others responsible for your feelings.

What is a sign that you might be feeling happy?

• You want to be alone.

• You have a lot of energy and feel like socializing.

• You find it hard to sleep.

• You do not feel like eating.