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How can I get to know my emotions?
For each of the emotions listed below, identify which of the body signals that show up for you. Print out the PDF attached to keep a record. If you aren’t sure about this, over the next week try to notice if any of these signals are there when you experience strong emotions.
| Emotion | Body signals |
| Anger |
Clenched fists Heart thumping Feeling hot in neck and face Feel blood pressure going up Throbbing temples Tension in body Clenched jaw Shaking or trembling Increased sweating Headache |
| Anxiety |
Heart beats faster, slower, louder, or skips Tension in neck, shoulders, jaw Sweaty palms Urge to run away Upset stomach Hard to breathe Blushing Feel lightheaded or dizzy Heaviness in the chest |
| Fear |
Butterflies in your stomach Shortness of breath Dry mouth Shortness of breath Tension around eyes and mouth Sick in the stomach |
| Sadness |
Empty feeling in chest or stomach Lump in your throat Aching Feel like crying Tightness in your chest |
| Shame |
Can’t look others in the eyes Feel sick in the stomach Heaviness in the chest Shrink yourself and want to make yourself invisible Body temperature goes up |
