WorksheetsUnderstanding Stress & Self-Control
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: Strong emotional reactions are sometimes called ________ because they are your brain and body’s way of saying, “Something doesn’t feel right.”
stress signals
patterns
thoughts
body clues
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: When you notice your heart racing or your muscles tightening, you are paying attention to your ________.
body clues
thoughts
patterns
stress signals
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: Your ________ helps send messages between your brain and body that affect how you react to stress.
nervous system
Self-Controller Scanner
calming strategy
thoughts
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: The way you think, like telling yourself, “I can’t handle this,” shows how your ________ can influence your feelings.
thoughts
patterns
body clues
stress signals
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: When you notice a negative thought, it can help to take a moment and ________ before reacting.
pause
respond
identify
Self-Controller Scanner
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: The ________ is a tool you can use to recognize your feelings and choose a healthy way to cope.
Self-Controller Scanner
calming strategy
patterns
nervous system
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: Taking deep breaths, going for a walk, or talking to an adult are examples of a ________.
calming strategy
respond
body clues
pause
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: Over time, noticing what situations upset you helps you recognize ________ in your stress reactions.
patterns
thoughts
stress signals
nervous system
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: Once you ________ what’s bothering you, it becomes easier to manage your emotions.
identify
respond
pause
ignore
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: Instead of reacting without thinking, you can choose how to ________ in a way that keeps you in control.
respond
identify
pause
worry
When feeling stress and/or anxiety during a task/assignment, it is best to...
give up completely
take a short break
power through and just be finished with it
If you're stressed about an upcoming assignment, you should...
Work as hard as possible
Relax as much as possible
Take breaks when working to decompress
None of the above
