Understanding and Managing Big Emotions

What is the first step in managing big emotions?

• Identifying what you are feeling

• Taking deep breaths

• Talking to a friend

• Ignoring the feelings

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What should you ask yourself to understand your emotions better?

• Is it okay to feel this way?

• What am I thinking?

• Why am I feeling this way?

• Should I be feeling this?

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How can recognizing your thoughts help in managing emotions?

• It provides a distraction

• It helps in planning your day

• It makes you forget the emotions

• It can pinpoint sources of negative emotions

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What might you feel in your body when experiencing big emotions?

• Happiness

• Hunger

• Tiredness

• Physical sensations

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Why is it important to notice bodily sensations when feeling big emotions?

• It is necessary for exercise

• It indicates a need to relax

• It helps improve your mood

• It prepares you to sleep

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What actions might you observe in yourself when emotions rise?

• Improved memory

• Specific reactions

• Increased focus

• Enhanced creativity

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How do your actions signal the need to manage emotions?

• They suggest you are relaxed

• They indicate rising emotions

• They show you are calm

• They prove you are distracted

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What is a coping skill in the context of managing emotions?

• A technique to enhance emotions

• A skill to manage rising emotions

• A method to ignore feelings

• A way to express feelings

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When should you consider using a coping skill?

• When you are at work

• When you are happy

• When emotions are intense

• When you are studying

What can help you realize it's time to use a coping skill?

• Feeling completely calm

• Having a clear mind

• Feeling physically strong

• Noticing emotional escalation