Thoughts vs. Feelings
A worksheet for 6th graders to distinguish between thoughts and feelings and understand their impact on behavior.
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Thoughts vs. Feelings
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. This worksheet will help you understand the difference between thoughts and feelings.
1. Which of the following is an example of a thought?
I am angry.
This math problem is hard.
I feel sad.
I am excited.
2. Which of the following is an example of a feeling?
I think I will get a good grade.
This game is fun.
I am worried about the test.
It's going to rain today.
3. A is something you believe or an idea you have, while a is how you experience something emotionally.
4. Our can influence our , and our can also influence our .
5. All feelings are either good or bad.
True
False
6. Thoughts are always facts.
True
False
7. Describe a time when your thoughts led to a strong feeling. What was the thought? What was the feeling?
The brain is where both thoughts and feelings originate. Below is a diagram of the human brain.
Match the statement to whether it's a thought or a feeling.
8. I am happy.
A. Thought
9. I think I can do this.
B. Feeling
10. I am frustrated with this problem.
11. This task is too hard.