This worksheet is designed to help you understand your emotions and needs better, especially when things aren't going well. It's a tool for self-reflection, not a problem with one single "correct" answer like in math. The answers depend on
you and how
you feel.
Here is how you can fill it out:
Step 1: Identify Your Desires and Needs
At the top, there are two lines:
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"I desire to feel \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_": Think about what positive emotion you want right now. Do you want to feel happy? Calm? Loved? Safe? Understood?
* *Example:* "I desire to feel
calm and understood."
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"I need \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_": Think about what action or support would help you get that feeling. Do you need space? A hug? Someone to listen? Help with a task?
* *Example:* "I need
someone to listen to me without judging."
Step 2: Identify Your Current Feelings
The middle section lists many negative feelings (Angry, Sad, Anxious, Worthless, etc.).
* Read through the lists.
* Circle or highlight the words that match how you feel when you are upset or your needs aren't met.
* You can pick more than one! Some might be obvious (like "Angry"), and some might be deeper (like "Unimportant").
Step 3: Complete the Thought Bubble
At the bottom right, there is a pink bubble that says:
"I feel \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_"
* This is where you write a short sentence about your overall emotional state or a specific thought you keep having.
* The example on the left says: *"I feel like I have to figure this out on my own."*
* You can write something similar or different.
* *Example:* "I feel
overwhelmed and alone."
* *Example:* "I feel
like no one cares."
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Final Answer:
Since this is a personal reflection worksheet, there is no single correct answer. However, here is an
example of how a student might fill it out:
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I desire to feel: *Safe and heard.*
*
I need: *My friend to stop interrupting me when I speak.*
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Feelings to circle: *Frustrated, Ignored, Angry, Unimportant.*
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"I feel \_\_\_\_\_\_": *I feel like my opinions don't matter.*
You should fill in the blanks with what is true for
you right now.
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