Understanding and Managing Anxiety

The video is a storytime session with Lin, reading 'A Little Spot of Anxiety' by Diane Alder. It explains what anxiety spots are and how they can affect us. The video provides techniques to manage anxiety, such as healthy habits and creative expression. A practical exercise is introduced to help calm anxiety spots, which involves visualization and deep breathing. The video concludes with examples of applying this technique in real-life situations, like school or social events.

What is an anxiety spot?

• A feeling of worry or fear

• A feeling of happiness

• A type of physical pain

• A place where you feel calm

Which emotion is NOT mentioned as one we experience daily?

• Anxiety

• Joy

• Anger

• Sadness

What can happen if your anxiety spot becomes too big?

• You feel more energetic

• You might miss out on fun activities

• You become more focused

• You feel happier

Which of the following is NOT a suggested way to prevent anxiety from growing?

• Eating healthy

• Getting plenty of rest

• Ignoring your feelings

• Expressing worries through art

What is the first step in the exercise to shrink anxiety spots?

• Take a deep breath

• Imagine gray spots on your fingers

• Close your eyes

• Count to ten

What should you do after imagining the worry traveling to the green spot?

• Talk to a friend

• Write down your worry

• Take a deep breath and blow it away

• Ignore the worry

In which situation is it suggested to practice the anxiety shrinking trick?

• While eating dinner

• When you are watching TV

• On your first day of school

• When you are feeling happy

What is a common worry when attending a party?

• What if I lose my keys?

• What if I miss the bus?

• What if they don't like me?

• What if I forget my homework?

What happens to your peaceful spot as you practice shrinking your anxiety spot?

• It becomes weaker

• It stays the same

• It becomes stronger

• It disappears

What should you remember if you need help managing anxiety in new situations?

• Ask someone else to handle it

• Use the little trick

• Avoid the situation

• Ignore the anxiety