How to handle your emotions

by Valentina Perkovic, Una Radojcic (Croatia)

Different emotions
All of us experience many different emotions in our lives. Usually, that's a good thing.
But sometimes we have difficulty controlling our emotions. We often come to the point we let our emotions control our behavior.

Helpful suggestions
Be honest with yourself.
Talk to somebody about your feelings.
Don't ignore your emotions, they are telling you something.

Find positive ways to express anger that are not hurtful to others.
Remember, whatever you are feeling, you're not alone.
Try not to get overwhelmed, things usually improve.
If you do get overwhelmed ask for help.

Be proud of yourself!
Remember your achievements, talk to your true friends, help those in need!

Ups and downs

happiness/sorrow

depressed/excited

Feeling tolerant is a great thing!

Final Task
Imagine that some day you will have your own child. Write a letter of advice for that child to read when he or she reaches the age you are right now.

Tell the child about the emotions you experienced at this age, and how you hope he/she will deal with his/her own emotions at this age.