Identifying Feelings
Take time to identify the different emotions you are feeling using the list below. Helpful hint: It’s perfectly normal to feel any combination of emotions!
Red
High Energy
(Unpleasant)
Yellow
High Energy
(Pleasant)
Blue
Low Energy
(Unpleasant)
Green
Low Energy
(Pleasant)
Afraid
Aggravated
Agitated
Angry
Annoyed
Confused
Cranky
Frightened
Frustrated
Furious
Hostile
Impatient
Irritated
Nervous
Outraged
Overwhelmed
Panicked
Rattled
Scared
Self-conscious
Shaken
Shocked
Stressed
Suspicious
Tense
Terrified
Trapped
Uneasy
Worried
Amazed
Capable
Confident
Courageous
Curious
Delighted
Determined
Eager
Encouraged
Energized
Engaged
Enthusiastic
Excited
Fascinated
Happy
Hopeful
Humiliated
Inspired
Interested
Joyful
Lively
Moved
Optimistic
Passionate
Renewed
Aloof
Disappointed
Disconnected
Discouraged
Dissatisfied
Distant
Doubtful
Embarrassed
Exhausted
Guilty
Heartbroken
Helpless
Hesitant
Hopeless
Lonely
Numb
Rejected
Reluctant
Removed
Sad
Sensitive
Skeptical
Unhappy
Unsure
Useless
Vulnerable
Withdrawn
Accepting
Caring
Connected
Content
Fulfilled
Grateful
Grounded
Humbled
Loving
Open
Present
Reflective
Refreshed
Relaxed
Satisfied
Self-loving
Serene
Thankful
Trusting
Red
High Energy
(Unpleasant)
Afraid
Aggravated
Agitated
Angry
Annoyed
Confused
Cranky
Frightened
Frustrated
Furious
Hostile
Impatient
Irritated
Nervous
Outraged
Overwhelmed
Panicked
Rattled
Scared
Self-conscious
Shaken
Shocked
Stressed
Suspicious
Tense
Terrified
Trapped
Uneasy
Worried
Yellow
High Energy
(Pleasant)
Amazed
Capable
Confident
Courageous
Curious
Delighted
Determined
Eager
Encouraged
Energized
Engaged
Enthusiastic
Excited
Fascinated
Happy
Hopeful
Humiliated
Inspired
Interested
Joyful
Lively
Moved
Optimistic
Passionate
Renewed
Blue
Low Energy
(Unpleasant)
Aloof
Disappointed
Disconnected
Discouraged
Dissatisfied
Distant
Doubtful
Embarrassed
Exhausted
Guilty
Heartbroken
Helpless
Hesitant
Hopeless
Lonely
Numb
Rejected
Reluctant
Removed
Sad
Sensitive
Skeptical
Unhappy
Unsure
Useless
Vulnerable
Withdrawn
Green
Low Energy
(Pleasant)
Accepting
Caring
Connected
Content
Fulfilled
Grateful
Grounded
Humbled
Loving
Open
Present
Reflective
Refreshed
Relaxed
Satisfied
Self-loving
Serene
Thankful
Trusting
Mindful Snack Activity
Mindful Snack Activity
Practice noticing some of life’s small pleasures with these steps:
Grab a small snack.
Before popping the snack into your mouth, take a moment to really notice what you are holding.
If there is a wrapper or packaging, take your time unwrapping the snack.
Take a bite! But just a tiny bite, if you can.
Finish eating the snack slowly, and keep paying attention to your snack!
Practice mindful eating as much as you find helpful.
Grab a small snack.
Before popping the snack into your mouth, take a moment to really notice what you are holding.
If there is a wrapper or packaging, take your time unwrapping the snack.
Take a bite! But just a tiny bite, if you can.
Finish eating the snack slowly, and keep paying attention to your snack!
Practice mindful eating as much as you find helpful.
5 Senses Grounding Technique
5-4-3-2-1
When anxiety or stress has you feeling overwhelmed, use your physical senses and surroundings to help ground you:
5 – SEE
Point out five things around you that you can see.
4 – FEEL
Say four things you can feel.
3 – HEAR
Listen and say three things you hear.
2 – SMELL
Identify two things you can smell.
1 – TASTE
Say one thing you can taste, or your favorite taste.
5 – SEE
Point out five things around you that you can see.
4 – FEEL
Say four things you can feel.
3 – HEAR
Listen and say three things you hear.
2 – SMELL
Identify two things you can smell.
1 – TASTE
Say one thing you can taste, or your favorite taste.
Looking for More Ways to Increase Communication and Connection?
Gratitude Journal
Community and Family Check-in
Connection Tips
Download the full activity guide below!
Looking For More Ways to Increase Communication and Connection?
Gratitude Journal
Community and Family Check-in
Connection Tips
Download the full activity guide below!
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This site is an initiative of the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA).
Change The Frequency aims to provide Indiana families with accessible tools and resources to support mental wellness during this time of global uncertainty. Change the Frequency is an extension of Project AWARE Indiana—a funded state program that advocates sustainable mental health awareness practices for Indiana educators and the families and youth they serve.
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This site is an initiative of the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA).
Change The Frequency aims to provide Indiana families with accessible tools and resources to support social and emotional wellness during this time of global uncertainty. Change the Frequency is an extension of Project AWARE Indiana—a funded state program that advocates sustainable mental health awareness practices for Indiana educators and the families and youth they serve.
For non-English speakers wishing to view this page in your native language use Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari for the best results.