Thoughts vs. Feelings
This worksheet helps 8th-grade students differentiate between thoughts and feelings, understand their impact, and develop strategies for managing them.
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Thoughts vs. Feelings
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you explore the differences between thoughts and feelings.
1. Thoughts are always facts.
True
False
2. Feelings are always logical.
True
False
3. Which of the following is an example of a thought?
Joyful
Excited
I am going to ace this test.
Angry
4. Which of the following is an example of a feeling?
I am not good enough.
Sad
Everyone dislikes me.
This task is too hard.
5. A is a mental event, such as a belief, an idea, or an opinion.
6. A is an emotional state or reaction.
7. Explain how thoughts can influence feelings.
Match each statement with whether it is primarily a 'Thought' or a 'Feeling'.
8. I am so frustrated with this assignment.
a. Thought
9. This assignment is too difficult.
b. Feeling
10. I feel happy when I help others.
11. Think about a recent situation where you experienced a strong emotion. Identify one thought you had during that time and one feeling you experienced. How did your thought contribute to your feeling?
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