Learn how to manage worry. Improve your mental health with simple strategies. These techniques can help you feel happier and more at ease.

What Does Worry Feel Like?

Worry can feel different for everyone. Here are some ways you can feel when you are worried:

🌀 Your tummy feels funny

🌀 Your heart beats fast

🌀 You feel like crying

🌀 You want to hide

It’s okay to feel this way, but we don’t have to stay worried! Let’s learn some easy ways to feel better.

Take Deep Breaths

When you feel worried, stop and take a deep breath.

👉 Breathe in through your nose like you are smelling a flower.

👉 Breathe out through your mouth like you are blowing out a candle.

Try this 5 times and see how you feel!

Talk to Someone

Worries can feel big when you keep them inside. Talking helps!

👩‍👧 Tell a parent, teacher, or friend.

💬 Say, “I feel worried. Can we talk?”

Talking makes worries smaller.

Think of a Happy Place

Close your eyes and think of a place that makes you happy. Maybe it’s:

🏖️ The beach with soft sand

🌲 A park with big trees

🎠 A fun fair with bright lights

Think about what you see, hear, and feel in that place. This helps you feel calm.

Move Your Body

Did you know moving your body can help you feel better?

Did you know moving your body can help you feel better?

🏃 Run or jump for 5 minutes

🧘 Stretch your arms and legs

🎶 Dance to your favorite song

Moving helps shake the worries away!

5.Hug a Stuffed Animal

A soft teddy bear or favorite blanket can make you feel safe. Hug it tight and take a deep breath. Feel the worry go away.

Draw Your Worries

Grab some paper and draw what makes you worried. Then, crumple the paper and throw it away! Bye-bye worries!

Say Kind Words to Yourself

Tell yourself something nice, like:

💛 “I am strong.”

💛 “I can do this.”

💛 “I am safe.”

Kind words help you feel brave!

You Can Feel Better!

Worries don’t have to stay big. Try these tricks and see what works best for you!

🌟 Remember, you are not alone. You are loved. You are strong! 🌟

📌 More Ways to Feel Better:

• Helping Kids with Worry – kidshealth.org
• Easy Breathing for Kids – childmind.org
• Fun Relaxing Games for Kids – copingskillsforkids.com
• Mind care techniques.