Negative No More

What is a Negative Emotion?

An emotion that is unpleasant or negative, like:

• Stress

• Sadness

• Fear

• Anger

• Jealousy

• Anxiety

• Guilt

Is it Normal to Feel Negative Emotions?

• YES!

• Negative emotions happen to EVERYONE in various situations throughout your life.

Why Do Negative Emotions Happen?

• Interpersonal Conflict

  • Friends

  • Family

  • Significant Other

• Unmet Needs

  • Physical

  • Emotional

  • Social

• Poor Coping Skills

How Do I Manage My Emotions?

1. Pause

   1. Say the alphabet

   2. Count to 25 or 100

2. Acknowledge your feelings

   1. Are you mad or angry with someone?

   2. Are you sad because someone said something mean to you?

      1. It is OKAY and Normal to feel this way

3. Think

   1. After acknowledging your feelings, what can you do to feel better?

4. Take Action

   1. What can you do to feel positive emotions?

Are Your Basic Needs Met?

• Drink Water

• Have a healthy meal or snack

• Take a shower/bath

• Sleep or take a nap

Process Feelings

• Draw how you are feeling

• Write your feelings

• Make a gratitude list

• Rip paper into tiny pieces

Relaxation Activities

• Play with Playdough

• Breating Exercise

• Muscle Relaxation Exercises

• Read

• Yoga

• Zumba

• Unplug- stay off your pone, television, internet

• Walk

Focus on your Senses

• 5 Things You Can See

• 4 Things You Can Touch

• 3 Things You Can Hear

• 2 Things You Can Smell

• 1 Thing You Can Taste

Other Ideas

• Watch funny videos

• Create a craft

• Volunteer

• Call a friend or family member

• Play with an animal

Now you too, can be Negative No More!