Moods

 

Happy / Excited

1. Sitting alone for two hours reading an academic article and writing detailed notes.
   ☐ Hard for me to do  ☐ Easy for me to do  ☐ Might change my mood
2. Organizing a group game of basketball or soccer after school with friends.
   ☐ Hard for me to do  ☐ Easy for me to do  ☐ Might change my mood
3. Taking ten minutes to sit quietly and practice slow breathing.
   ☐ Hard for me to do  ☐ Easy for me to do  ☐ Might change my mood

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Sad

1. Giving a lively presentation to the class with strong eye contact and an energetic voice.
   ☐ Hard for me to do  ☐ Easy for me to do  ☐ Might change my mood
2. Writing your thoughts and feelings in a personal journal for fifteen minutes.
   ☐ Hard for me to do  ☐ Easy for me to do  ☐ Might change my mood
3. Calling a close friend and having a conversation about your day.
   ☐ Hard for me to do  ☐ Easy for me to do  ☐ Might change my mood

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 Angry

1. Calmly discussing a disagreement with a classmate and trying to understand their perspective.
   ☐ Hard for me to do  ☐ Easy for me to do  ☐ Might change my mood
2. Solving a complicated puzzle that requires patience and concentration.
   ☐ Hard for me to do  ☐ Easy for me to do  ☐ Might change my mood
3. Going for a fast 15-minute run or doing another intense workout.
   ☐ Hard for me to do  ☐ Easy for me to do  ☐ Might change my mood

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Tired

1. Studying a difficult topic and trying to memorize several formulas for a test.
   ☐ Hard for me to do  ☐ Easy for me to do  ☐ Might change my mood
2. Driving a car for two hours on a highway while staying focused on the road.
   ☐ Hard for me to do  ☐ Easy for me to do  ☐ Might change my mood
3. Taking a short 20-minute nap or lying down quietly with your eyes closed.
   ☐ Hard for me to do  ☐ Easy for me to do  ☐ Might change my mood

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Nervous / Anxious

1. Walking onto a stage and giving a 10-minute speech in front of a large audience.
   ☐ Hard for me to do  ☐ Easy for me to do  ☐ Might change my mood
2. Introducing yourself to a group of strangers at a networking event.
   ☐ Hard for me to do  ☐ Easy for me to do  ☐ Might change my mood
3. Practicing slow breathing for five minutes before starting an activity.
   ☐ Hard for me to do  ☐ Easy for me to do  ☐ Might change my mood

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Calm / Relaxed

1. Participating in a loud party with music and many people talking at once.
   ☐ Hard for me to do  ☐ Easy for me to do  ☐ Might change my mood
2. Playing a fast-paced competitive video game that requires quick reactions.
   ☐ Hard for me to do  ☐ Easy for me to do  ☐ Might change my mood
3. Listening to high-energy music and doing a short workout.
   ☐ Hard for me to do  ☐ Easy for me to do  ☐ Might change my mood

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Conversation

·  How do you usually notice that your mood is changing? What signs tell you that you are becoming sad, angry, excited, or stressed?

·  How can your mood affect the way you communicate with other people? For example, does it change your tone of voice, body language, or the words you choose?

·  What things tend to influence your mood the most (for example: sleep, music, weather, exercise, stress, or other people)? Why do you think these things have such an effect?

·  What are some healthy ways people can deal with strong emotions like anger, anxiety, or sadness? Which ones work best for you?

·  Do you think people have control over their moods, or do moods mostly control us? Why do you think that?