🎭 Part 1: Identifying Emotions

1. Look at the emotion words below. Circle the ones you have experienced in the past week:

Joy

Anxiety

Frustration

Calm

Excitement

Guilt

Loneliness

Pride

Confusion

Contentment

2. Write three additional emotions that are not listed above:

📊 Part 2: Categorising Feelings

3. Sort the following emotions into categories. Write each emotion under the correct heading:

Emotions to sort: happiness, anger, nervousness, love, sadness, curiosity, jealousy, gratitude, worry, enthusiasm

Positive Feelings

Negative Feelings

Situational Feelings (depends on context)

4. Choose one emotion from the "situational" category and explain why it could be both positive and negative depending on the situation:

🌏 Part 3: Cultural Perspectives on Emotions

5. Match the Māori concepts with their meanings related to emotional wellbeing:

1. Aroha

2. Manaakitanga

3. Whakawhanaungatanga

A. Building relationships and connections

B. Love, compassion, and care

C. Showing care and respect for others

6. How might different cultures express emotions differently? Give one example:

💭 Part 4: Emotional Expression and Wellbeing

7. Fill in the blanks:

Understanding our feelings helps us _____________ to ourselves and others. When we can name our emotions precisely, we are better able to _____________ them in healthy ways. All feelings are _____________, but some need managing for our wellbeing.

8. Why is it important to recognise and name our feelings? Check all that apply:

It helps us understand ourselves better

It improves our relationships with others

It allows us to manage difficult emotions

It makes us more empathetic

It helps us communicate our needs

9. Complete this sentence starter about emotional expression:

"I feel _____________ when _____________"

🎨 Part 5: Personal Reflection

10. Draw or create symbols to represent three different emotions you've felt this week:

11. Reflection: How can understanding your feelings help improve your mental wellness and relationships? Write 3-4 sentences:

12. Personal Challenge: Over the next week, try to name your feelings as precisely as possible. Write one goal for how you will practice emotional awareness: