Part IV
Finding Emotional Balance
Sometimes life can become overwhelming, especially as you make the transition from childhood into adulthood. Being highly emotional during this time is not unusual. However, how you deal with your emotions can influence your ability to find your voice and achieve your goals. It can affect your overall resiliency.
The next chapters take a look at all of the aspects of your emotional self, from how you initially react to adversity, to how long it takes you to bounce back, to what strategies you can use to make the process easier on you and everyone else.
To start things off, it’s important to know how you typically react to the things life may throw your way, so take Quiz #4!
The Girl Guide
My Feelings
1. When I get mad, I stay mad for a long time.
 True |
False |
2. I can’t think clearly when I am upset about things.
| True |
False |
3. When I’m emotional, I don’t make clear decisions.
| True |
False |
4. I get more upset over problems at school than problems with my friends.
| True |
False |
5. When I am very emotional, my feelings are overwhelming.
| True |
False |