Should society be more open to discussing and understanding emotions, even when those emotions are considered controversial?
Name one emotion you feel when you're excited.
Emotions are an important part of life and define how we interact with the world around us. It's important to be aware of our emotions and show empathy for others. Learning about emotions can help us better understand ourselves and others.
Exploring Emotions
Emotion: A mental and physiological state associated with a wide range of feelings that can range from intense joy to deep sadness. Mood: A more sustained and less intense emotional state that is generally long-lasting and not caused by a specific event. Affect: The outward expression of emotion, or how a person is feeling at a given moment, which can be observed through facial expressions, body language, and other forms of communication.
Concepts:
Research has shown that our emotional state is highly influenced by the type of music we listen to. Smiling has been proven to increase the likelihood of feeling happy and joyful. Most people have a different level of emotional intelligence in different contexts; it's not a static trait.
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What is the difference between an emotion and a feeling?
What are some of the common emotions that everyone experiences?
How do you think your emotions affect the way you act? Give examples.
What strategies can you use to help manage your emotions?
Brain break: Create a surreal landscape using only the colors blue and green. The landscape must include a mountain, a river, and a tree. The sky must be dotted with clouds and stars. The ground should include a variety of plants and flowers. The landscape should be filled with unexpected elements such as a flying whale, a giant mushroom, or a rainbow. Use your imagination to make it as creative as possible!
Question: How can we better understand different emotions in ourselves and those around us? Clues: • Look for clues in facial expressions, body language and tone of voice. • Think about how emotions can be expressed differently in different cultures. • Think of ways to express emotions in a healthy way. In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. Draw a picture of what emotions look like to you. B. Work with a partner to create a dialogue between two people expressing different emotions.
Which of these emotions is considered a primary emotion?
Which of these emotions is considered a secondary emotion?
- Shame
- Grateful
- Joyful
- Surprised
Which of these emotions is an example of a positive emotion?
Which of these emotions is an example of a negative emotion?
- Surprised
- Excited
- Fear
- Happy
Which of these emotions is an example of an emotion that can be both positive and negative?
- Love
- Surprised
- Grateful
- Angry
Work together in pairs: What are three strategies you can use to manage your emotions when they become overwhelming?