Understanding Emotions
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How do you Feel today?
Tired
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When tiredness hits, be kind to yourself and take time to rest
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Now is the time to choose yourself, take a pause. -
Feeling tired is a signal from your body that it is time to re-energise! -
Take a second to breathe, slow down -
Affirmation: I’m tired but grateful I accomplished something today -
Listen to your body and prioritise yourself in moments of tiredness -
It is okay to rest, just don’t give up! -
Rest is part of progress—pausing today helps you move forward tomorrow. -
Even the strongest need to recharge; give yourself permission to slow down. -
Taking time to rest is an act of strength, not weakness.
Hurt
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It hurts because it matters to you, don’t judge yourself for feeling your feelings -
The pain you feel today is the strength of today” — Paul Coelho -
Resilience is key, you will bounce back from this -
The hurt may take time to disappear but ultimately we always become larger and stronger than it -
Healing takes time, but you are on your way. -
Your scars tell a story; let them remind you of your strength. -
You can’t control how others treat you, but you can control how you respond. -
You are enough just as you are. -
You are worthy of love and respect, just by being you -
Surround yourself with love and light; let go of what dims your shine.
Joy
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A joyful life is made up of joyful moments gracefully strung together” — Brene Brown -
Spread the joy around! -
Reflect and journal about what brought about this feeling so you always remember it -
If you carry joy in your heart, you can heal any moment” — Carlos Santana -
Joy and positive thinking are powerful tools for living well” — Cyndie Spiegel -
Everyday brings new reasons to smile -
Joy multiplies itself when it is shared with others -
Joy is everywhere! -
Choose joy everyday -
Joy is the sunshine that warms even the smallest moments.
Grateful
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Gratitude reminds us of all that we have and all that we’ve learned -
“Gratitude allows to give appreciation to things we had never thought to thank before” -
The more grateful I am, the more beauty I see” — Mary Davis -
Gratitude opens my heart to more love and abundance -
I appreciate the simple moments in life -
I am thankful for the blessings in my life that give it meaning -
Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow” — Melody Beattie -
Live life in gratitude! -
Every thank you plants a seed of kindness that grows within us. -
You are able to see blessings in the ordinary.
Stressed
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"Stress is not what happens to us. It’s our response to what happens. And the response is something we can choose” — Maureen Killoran -
Reflect: where in my body do I most feel the stress? -
Your body is telling you to slow down, close your eyes and take a deep breath, remind yourself that your stress is just a reaction and not the reality -
Slow down and redirect your mind. Take notice of your environment, name five things you observe and describe them in detail -
Stress is a temporary feeling, you are not your stress -
You don’t have to do everything at once — one step is enough. -
Notice what’s within your control, and let go of what isn’t. -
Your worth is not measured by how much you carry. -
Stress passes; your strength and resilience remain. -
Be gentle with yourself — you’re doing the best you can.
Frustrated
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Frustration could be a sign that it is time to let a matter be before we revisit it again with a clearer mind -
Frustration, although quite painful at times, is a very positive and essential part of success” — Bo Bennett
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Focus on what you can control instead of being frustrated by the things you can’t -
Frustration does not equate to failure! -
Slow down to check in with yourself and your goals, you are doing your best already -
This feeling might be an indication to adjust your approach -
You don’t have to solve everything at once; one step is enough. -
Breathe, reset, and remind yourself: this moment does not define you. -
In the midst of frustration lies the seed of change.
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Let your frustration be a spark that ignites your motivation.
Upset
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Sometimes it is difficult to pinpoint what makes us feel upset, it is important to be kind to yourself in these moments -
Feeling upset can be really draining, prioritise your well-being and focus on self-care -
It may be difficult but acknowledge the negative thoughts, listen to what your mind and body are telling you -
It’s okay to feel upset; your feelings matter. -
Pause and breathe — give yourself space to settle. -
Let your emotions flow, then let them soften. -
Be kind to yourself in this moment — you’re doing your best. -
Your strength is greater than this moment of upset. -
Within you is the power to rise above any situation or struggle and transform into the brightest, strongest version of you. -
Scared
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Feeling scared doesn’t mean you aren’t capable of amazing things. -
You are brave and resilient” -
If you are able to, speak to a trusted individual about what is making you scared -
This is your body telling you to stop and breathe, before anything else, focus on taking deep breaths in and out -
Sometimes, our fear stems from things beyond our control. We have to remind ourselves of that and focus on what we can control -
If this feeling is persistent, it is completely okay to seek help -
You are not alone in this moment; support and strength surround you. -
Anchor yourself with a simple truth: I can take this one step at a time. -
Let your breath be your guide — steady, calm, and always returning you to peace. -
Every time you face your fears, you become a stronger person.