Take Your Emotional Temperature
Use these interactive flip cards as a feelings thermometer to check how you're doing right now.
How are you feeling today? And what can you do about it? Asking yourself this question is called taking your emotional temperature.
Pick 1 of the 5 cards below that best describes how you're feeling. Click the card to flip it over for some ideas on what to do about how you feel.
Angry, Furious
Shouting, Explosive
Anger puts you in the RED ZONE.
What can you do about it?
- Work with your anger using the emotions toolkit
- Take a deep breath and count to 10
- Take a relaxing shower or bath
- Talk to someone about how you feel
Annoyed, Frustrated
Arguing, Tense
Frustration puts you in the ORANGE ZONE.
What can you do about it?
- Work with your frustration using the emotions toolkit
- Go for a brisk walk
- Listen to relaxing music
- Talk to someone
Anxious, Worried
Restless, Avoiding
Anxiety puts you in the ORANGE ZONE.
What can you do about it?
- Work with your worries using the emotions toolkit
- Focus on what you can control
- Do something physical to ease repetitive thoughts
- Talk to someone about what's worrying you
Sad, Lonely, Negative
Crying, Withdrawn
Sadness puts you in the ORANGE ZONE.
What can you do about it?
- Work with your emotions using the emotions toolkit
- Focus on your strenths and abilities
- Set a positive goal for the day
- Write your feelings down
Happy, Content, Calm
Smiling, Engaged
Positivity puts you in the GREEN ZONE.
What can you do about it?
- Maintain your good energy using the emotions toolkit
- Enjoy your feelings of positivity
- Help someone who needs it
- Take steps to achieve a goal
- Enjoy a positive activity
Do You Want To Talk To Someone?
Sometimes we all need a listening ear to help us get on the right track.
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