Expressing your emotions Communication Expressing your emotions

Essential Questions Why do I sometimes feel angry or sad for no reason? What’s the best way to communicate my thoughts and feelings? How can I be a better listener?

Emotions Emotions are feelings. Happiness, sadness, anger are emotions.

Hormones Hormones are chemicals that regulate body functions. Hormones also cause emotional shifts.

Expressing emotions Learned skill- Emotions are neither good nor bad The way you express or release your emotions is what matters. Life is 10 % of what happens to you, and 90% how you react to it….. Ex. It is natural to feel angry, but yelling at someone is not a good way to express anger….

Healthy ways to express emotions Talk to others to help understand feelings. Take advantage of alone time to think about your emotions. Create or do something to help you express feelings. Exercise…. Eat smart….hydrate…

The exchange of thoughts or feelings between two people. Communication The exchange of thoughts or feelings between two people.

Types of communication Words- speaking and listening Facial Expressions- look on your face Gestures- body movements Posture- positioning of the body

Rules of good communication Speaking Listening Think before you speak Be honest Don’t do all the talking Be aware of your listener Keep an open mind Try not to interrupt Concentrate Ask questions

Use your journal!

Journal entry Make a list of your emotions from the time you woke up this morning until now…How did you express each emotion? How might the attitude you chose as a result of these emotions affect the rest of your day?

Review List 5 common emotions. Define communication. Name 3 ways people communicate with each other. List 4 good rules of speaking.