Emotions and feelings in the body
Your body helps you notice how you’re feeling — it sends clues called “body signals.”
Feelings don’t just live in your head — you can feel them in your body too!
Try to notice what happens when you feel:
- Worried: butterflies in your tummy, fast heartbeat.
- Angry: hot face, clenched fists.
- Sad: heavy chest, tired eyes.
- Excited: fast heartbeat, big smile, wiggly energy!
These are your body’s way of saying, “Hey, I’m feeling something!”
If you spot early signs that you’re getting upset, you can use calming strategies before it gets too big — like taking deep breaths, moving, or talking to someone.
Learning your body’s clues helps you understand yourself and choose what helps you calm down.
Your body often knows how you feel before your mind does — paying attention to those signals helps you manage emotions early.
Emotions and body sensations are connected.
When you feel something strongly, your body reacts — that’s your nervous system responding.
Notice your early warning signs— they’re small signals that tell you when emotions are starting to build
- Tense shoulders or jaw.
- Faster breathing or heartbeat.
- Feeling hot, shaky, or restless.
- Trouble concentrating or feeling “on edge.”
When you catch these signs early, you can take action before feelings become overwhelming. Try:
- Slowing your breathing.
- Taking a break or moving your body.
- Using grounding techniques or talking it through.
Everyone’s signals are different — learning yours helps you take charge of your emotions, rather than your emotions taking charge of you.
