When you are feeling worried
We all worry sometimes. Worrying is something we feel when our thoughts make us feel a bit scared or nervous.
When we feel worried, it can make our body feel a bit funny.
It might make us feel a bit sick, warm or shaky.
Worries can make people feel a bit sad and sometimes angry!
It’s OK to feel worried, but we do have some ideas that can help.
Tell an adult or grown up that you can trust (a teacher or parent) about your worries.
It’s OK if you don’t want to talk about what makes you worry.
Can you draw or write it instead?
When you are feeling worried, you could try some of the activities below:
Do something fun!
Try breathing in and out slowly. Try this five times.
Try using your senses:
- Name five things you can see.
- Name four things you can hear.
- Name three things you can touch.
- Name two things you can smell.
- Name one thing you can taste.
- Do some mindful colouring.