Afraid: I feel anxious or worried about the consequences that might happen in a situation.

Most likely, I
feel worried that something might go wrong.

Angry: I try to keep myself calm because I might do or say something that might hurt others which I will
regret later on.

Ashamed: I keep quiet and try to reflect on what I did or what I should have done.

Confident: I feel more energetic and excited to do something because I know that I can do it.

Confused: I ask someone to clarify something or explain it in a more specific way, for me to understand
it better.

Depressed: Just like when I am angry, I also tend to be quiet and more serious. It is also hard for me to
laugh or even smile at jokes.

Embarrassed: I try to hide myself. Sometimes, I just try to laugh it off if it is not that serious.

Energetic: I tend to be very active. I see this as an advantage for me to do the things that I needed to be
done. Whenever I feel that I am more energetic than usual, I try to finish it faster and better.

Excited: I am eager to do something or I am looking forward to something that I cannot wait to get or
do. I also feel somewhat nervous and afraid sometimes since most of us believe and say that our
expectations are different from what really happens.

Glad: I feel pleased about something because it went the way I want it to be or I did something right.

Jealous: I feel sad but I always try to push it away or remove it and just be happy about what others
achieved.

Lonely: I start thinking negative thoughts for a while but I try to change them into a positive one
whenever I feel that it is becoming more serious.

Proud: I feel light and happy but I preferred not to talk about it to avoid misinterpretations.

Relaxed: I feel worry-free and calm. Especially, if I had already done my schoolwork.

Stressed: My mind becomes disordered and I keep on switching the things I do. Before exams, I usually
become stressed thinking that I still haven't finished reviewing other subjects. While reviewing, I cannot
focus on studying one subject. I keep on switching the notes that I read and sometimes, I mixed up the
lessons I have studied for each subject in my mind.

I am most happy when I am at the pinnacle of my life.

I feel embarrassed when I fail to meet the expectations of others.

I think negative thoughts about myself when I face discrimination.

I am afraid when I am in a situation where I don’t feel safe.

I feel stressed when I don't think I'll be able to complete my assignments on time.

I think I’m confident about myself when I am aware of my abilities.

I am angry when someone puts pressure on me to do something I don't want to do.

I feel lonely when none of my closest friends are present in our classroom.

I think I’m proud about myself when I receive praise from people I care about.

1. I experienced stress about tasks and assignments, and panicked when I have to submit upcoming
schoolwork. All these nonstop studies and everything around me is just tiring. These emotions put a lot
of pressure on me and I know deep down that when I'm anxious, I make no progress on my work since it
feels like I've lost all the energy to work with it.

2. Even though, I can't help but worry or panic, I am still aware to handle all the issues that stress me.
I've always been through stress, because sometimes, everything is just too much for me to handle, but
then I became aware to manage it and control my emotions by staying optimistic. When I'm feeling
down, I just tell myself that "one day, my suffering will be worth it," and this is what keeps me going.

3. The ability to manage my emotions effectively is something I've learned through these exercises; it
enables me to identify the causes of my stress. We must manage our emotions because failing to do so
could have negative repercussions. It's essential to recognize and understand your emotions, as well as
what is causing them. Through these exercises, I've also learned how to handle both convenient and
difficult situations while controlling my emotions to assist me to understand the situation better,
communicate effectively, and form strong bonds with other people without being anxious. With this
awareness, I have the power and freedom to make changes to who I am and build the life I want for
myself.

What happened? I love to teach kids, especially since most students weren’t able to go to school
because of the pandemic. Ever since last year, I always teach my younger siblings, cousins, and
neighbors every week because their parents were so busy with their work to the point that they weren’t
able to teach their children. One time, I wasn’t able to teach one student because I became so busy with
my studies and I had difficulty managing my time because of my responsibilities. Her mom was a little
upset with me because I declined her request. She then told me that I didn't know how to help even
though I can answer the modules.

What did you do? I didn’t say any words and just kept quiet. I also went to my room immediately and
cried because I was hurt.

How did you feel? I felt responsible as if I should have simply answered the modules. It was heavy on my
chest because she didn't even consider my side and I couldn't even defend myself because saying
anything back would only worsen the situation.
Now think of a better way to handle that situation in the future. Write a better response and practice it.

I’ll practice managing my time well so that despite having busy days, I’ll be able to help others. I will
continue to help people to the extent that I can, but I will also learn to say no to people from now on,
depending on the situation. I'll explain why I couldn't do their favors kindly and it's up to them whether
or not they understand. Then, I’ll move forward with my life.

What happened? We have an event in our school when I was in 9th grade and we were told to do a
dance presentation. I am one of the class officers who were in charge to teach my classmates the
choreography. One time, my mood was not that good so I easily became irritated because my
classmates didn’t take our practice seriously. They weren’t able to memorize the choreography. I kept
yelling at them and ordering them to restart from the beginning with just one small mistake.

What did you do? I walked out because I am afraid I might say inappropriate words to them and when I
returned, I apologized to them.

How did you feel? At first, I was frustrated and felt superior, but then I realized what I had done and felt
guilty.

Now think of a better way to handle that situation in the future. Write a better response and practice it.

Next time, If I am told by my teacher to teach my classmates the choreography, I’ll consider all the
possibilities and expect that there will always be students who are not that fast when it comes to
memorizing the choreography. I will be more patient and understanding so that there would be no more
conflict in the future. I will also manage them well and assist them with all my efforts.

Good Methods:

‌Practice meditation

‌Listen to music

‌Breathe deep

Bad Methods:

‌Mutter curse words

‌Yell at someone

‌Give someone a dirty look

Healthy Ways:

‌Think of the consequences of your actions.

‌Stop having grudges against people.

‌Calmness should be prioritized in every situation.

1. When I get angry, it helps me feel better if I sleep.

2. When I feel sad, it helps me feel better if I talk to someone close to me.

3. When I feel anxious or nervous, it helps me feel better if I listen to music to help me relax.

4. When I feel grumpy, it helps me if I'm going to take a little time for myself.

5. When I feel lonely, it helps me if I watch funny videos to help me laugh.

6. When I feel embarrassed, it helps if I do not mind the scenario and just laugh it off.

7. When I feel sick, it helps me feel better if I get some rest.

8. When I feel silly, I like to joke with my family.

9. When I feel disappointed, it helps me if I eat my comfort food such as ice cream and anything spicy.

10. When I am honest, I feel good because I did the right thing.

11. When I feel tired, it helps me feel better if I get some rest.

From this unit on aspects of personal development, I learned that every individual has different stress
signals and could respond to these in different ways. It is very important to keep stress under control
because this could affect one's lifestyle. To keep stress under control, one must understand the cause,
analyze the stress factors, deal with the stressors, and learn to work under pressure or unusual
conditions. I also learned that the brain is one of the most important parts of the human body because it
controls all our bodily functions. We need to take care of it by avoiding anything toxic like taking harmful
drugs, and by constantly learning new things that allow the mind to grow because the intellectual
growth of a person is one factor that influences one's decision. It is very important for us to become
more aware of our emotions, flexible, and happy because negative emotions act as an obstruction to
having a clear mind.

All of us need to be responsible in all the things that we act or do. Responsible action follows when a
person can manage emotions well to guide thinking and behavior and to be able to respond to different
situations with positive feelings of control. One must learn how to control and filter out negative
emotions to avoid stress and to be able to act things responsibly. As for myself, I am aware of my
emotions and I am learning to manage emotional responses that could help me do responsible actions
by accepting when a situation happened and validating my feelings. It is not wrong to be sad and cry
about what happened. It is alright to feel that emotion and not suppress it. Also, I evaluate what I can do
to change the situation going forward. I should listen, think, feel, and consider other people as well. I can
ask for ideas, comments, and recommendations from other people if I need their help. Addressing the
problem can help me to come up with better solutions rather than denying and running from my
emotions.