Happy: Feeling joy and pleasure
Sad: Feeling unhappy or down
Angry: Feeling strongly upset because of something unfair or frustrating
Scared: Feeling afraid
Surprised: Feeling startled by something unexpected
Disgusted: Feeling that something is yucky or wrong
Excited: Feeling very eager and full of energy
Calm: Feeling peaceful and relaxed
Proud: Feeling good about something you or others did
Embarrassed: Feeling awkward or ashamed in front of others
Jealous: Wanting something another person has
Lonely: Feeling alone and wanting company
Nervous: Feeling worried about something that may happen
Anxious: Feeling worried or uneasy, often about the future
Frustrated: Feeling upset when something is hard or won't work
Disappointed: Feeling sad when something did not turn out as hoped
Grateful: Feeling thankful
Hopeful: Feeling that good things can happen
Confident: Feeling sure of yourself
Curious: Wanting to learn or find out
Bored: Feeling uninterested because there is nothing to do
Confused: Not understanding something
Guilty: Feeling bad because you think you did something wrong
Shy: Feeling nervous around people
Cheerful: Happy and bright
Furious: Extremely angry
Terrified: Extremely scared
Thrilled: Extremely excited and happy
Content: Quietly satisfied and happy
Overwhelmed: Feeling like there is too much to handle
Stressed: Feeling pressure or tension
Worried: Thinking about bad things that might happen
Insecure: Not feeling sure about yourself
Grumpy: Feeling cranky and in a bad mood
Irritated: Slightly angry or annoyed
Hurt: Feeling emotionally or physically pained
Compassion: Caring about another person's suffering and wanting to help
Empathy: Understanding and sharing another person's feelings
Sympathy: Feeling sorry for someone's trouble
Kindness: Being friendly and caring
Resilience: Bouncing back after something hard
Self-control: Managing your actions and feelings
Perseverance: Not giving up when it is hard
Patience: Waiting calmly
Respect: Treating others with care and fairness
Responsibility: Doing what you should do and owning your choices
Honesty: Telling the truth
Courage: Doing something even when you feel afraid
Apology: Saying you're sorry and meaning it
Forgiveness: Letting go of anger toward someone who hurt you
Emotion: A strong feeling
Mood: How you feel over a longer time
Trigger: Something that sets off a strong feeling
Coping skill: A way to handle hard feelings
Deep breathing: Slow breaths in and out to help calm down
Talk it out: Tell a trusted person how you feel
Take a break: Step away from a stressful situation to calm down
Count to ten: A way to pause before reacting
I-statement: Saying how you feel: 'I feel ___ when ___.'
Conflict resolution: Solving a disagreement peacefully
Compromise: Each side gives up something to agree
Body clues for anger: Hot face, tight fists, fast heartbeat
Body clues for nervousness: Butterflies in stomach, sweaty palms
Feelings are never wrong: It's okay to feel anything; what you do about it matters
Growth mindset: Believing you can improve with effort
Fixed mindset: Believing abilities cannot change
Bullying: Repeated unkind actions meant to hurt someone
Peer pressure: Feeling pushed by others your age to do something
Assertive: Standing up for yourself in a calm, respectful way

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