Kid Basis

Feelings are the reactions you have to things that happen around you. There are many different feelings such as happy, proud, nervous, scared, frustrated, sad, angry, annoyed, excited, embarrassed, worried, silly, brave, sorry, hopeful, confused, ashamed, and pleased. Feelings are normal. Each feeling can be strong, mild, or somewhere in between. The better you understand your feelings and learn to deal with your feelings, the more you will enjoy being you. Crying is a reaction to a strong emotion like not getting something you want or getting something you don't want. It is ok to cry. You can talk about your feelings or take actions to help a situation. 

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When you have strong feelings of sadness or anger, try these tips to help yourself calm down. 

Take a couple deep breaths.

Imagine a calm place.

Exercise.

Listen to relaxing music.

Talk to someone about how you feel.

Think things through.

Write about your feelings in a journal.

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Don't let yourself get more upset because it can make things seem worse than they are. Instead do one of the tips to help you feel calmer. When you calm down and think about your feelings, it will help you avoid doing or saying something that you may regret later. You can sort out what is bothering you and find a way to make it better. Your first thoughts may be a small part of what you feel and there are other things bothering you that you may not realize at first. Figuring out what is really bothering you, can help you understand yourself and find a way to help you feel better.  It may even help you find a solution to a problem.