Introduction

This book is titled “Kiss Your Brain, For Being Smart About Your Emotions” because I would like to encourage you or whoever is reading you this book to ‘Kiss Your Brain’ when you show that you have emotional intelligence. Emotional Intelligence is understanding your feelings and feelings of others and having control of your emotions. ‘Kissing Your Brain’ is an action you can do when you are being smart about your emotions, when you name them, and talk about them. I will explain how to ‘Kiss Your Brain’ on the next page of this book.  

To be able to understand and control your emotions you have to be aware of what emotions you have throughout the day. Can you remember what emotions you had yesterday, a week ago, or even a month ago? What were they? How many different emotions are there?

It is important to put a name to whatever emotion you or someone else is feeling. It can be hard to put a name to some emotions though because you might not have the right word to explain how you are feeling. To help you out, I have created an emotion vocabulary list of the eight basic emotions and words that are like these emotions but a little different. This vocabulary list will help you talk to others and put a name to your feelings. Understanding that emotions are different and like each other will help you better understand your emotions. This book also has a built in vocabulary list within each chapter. Let’s get started with describing how to ‘Kiss Your Brain’.  

It is important to be smart about your emotions and show others that you are smart about your emotions. When you name how you are feeling, control your feelings, and understand how other people are feeling then you are being smart about your emotions. If you are being smart about your emotions then you can let yourself and others know by ‘Kissing Your Brain’.  

Step 1-Take your hand, right or left, and put it up to your mouth

Step 2-Take your hand and put it on your head

Step 3-Make a smooching sound, like when you kiss someone

You have successfully ‘Kissed Your Brain’ for being smart about your emotions. Now let’s talk about some of the basic emotions you have and other emotions you may or may not have heard about. It’s okay not to know all these emotions, as this book was created to help you learn them. Let’s get started!

The first emotion we are going to talk about is JOY. 

JOY is a feeling of great pleasure or happiness that comes from success, good fortune, or a sense of well-being 

“I was filled with JOY when I got an A on my math test”

“John felt JOY when his science project won first place at the science fair”

Have you felt JOY before? Can you use this emotion in a sentence?

is for JOY

is for CHEERFUL

The next emotion is similar, but a little different than JOY

CHEERFUL is a feeling of good spirits and feeling pleasantly bright 

“I was CHEERFULL today”

“Kayla is always CHEERFUL when she comes to school”

Have you felt CHEERFUL before? Can you use this emotion in a sentence?

How are these emotions like each other?

How are they different?

When have you felt these emotions?

Were you smart about your emotions?

Kiss Your Brain

is for TRUST

The next basic emotion we are going to talk about is TRUST

TRUST is the firm belief in the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something

“I TRUST that my brother will give me half of his snack like he promised”

“Emily TRUSTS that I am telling the truth about something I heard”

Have you felt TRUST before? Can you use this emotion in a sentence? 

is also for TOLERANCE

This word is like TRUST, but a little different  

TOLERANCE is the acceptance of feelings, habits, or beliefs that are different from one's own

“I show TOLERANCE when I respect the feelings of others, even when I don’t feel that way”

“Mike shows TOLERANCE he understands it is okay for his friends to think differently than he does”

Have you shown TOLERANCE? Can you use this emotion in a sentence? 

How are these emotions like each other?

How are they different?

When have you felt these emotions?

Were you smart about your emotions?

Kiss Your Brain

is for FEAR

The next basic emotion we are going to talk about is FEAR

FEAR is an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by expectation or awareness of danger

“I felt FEAR when I saw a scary animal outside of my window”

“Cindy felt FEAR when she thought about telling her mom about how bad she did on her English test”

Have you felt FEAR before? Can you use this emotion in a sentence? 

is for PANIC

This word is like FEAR, but a little different

PANIC is a sudden overpowering fright 

“I was in a PANIC when I was late to Gym class”

“Eddy felt PANICKED when he missed catching the final hit of the baseball game”

Have you felt PANIC before? Can you use this emotion in a sentence? 

How are these emotions like each other?

How are they different?

When have you felt these emotions?

Were you smart about your emotions?

Kiss Your Brain

is for SURPRISE

The next basic emotion we are going to talk about is SURPRISE

SURPRISE is something that surprises or shocks you

“I was SURPRISED when my friend remembered my birthday”

“Jimmy felt SURPRISED when he got the highest grade on a math quiz”

Have you felt SURPRISED before? Can you use this emotion in a sentence?

is for AMAZEMENT

This word is like SURPRISE, but a little different

AMAZEMENT is feeling of great surprise or wonder

“I was AMAZED when I looked at the stars in the sky with a telescope”

“Jill was AMAZED when she learned about her family history”

Have you felt AMAZED before? Can you use this emotion in a sentence? 

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How are these emotions like each other?

How are they different?

When have you felt these emotions?

Were you smart about your emotions?

Kiss Your Brain

is for SADNESS

The next basic emotion we are going to talk about is SADNESS

SADNESS is feeling unhappy

“I felt SAD when I wasn’t allowed to play with my favorite toy in class”

“Tom felt SAD when his team lost the soccer game”

Have you felt SADNESS before? Can you use this emotion in a sentence?

is for DISAPPOINTMENT

This word is like SADNESS, but a little different

DISAPPOINTMENT is feeling upset after something didn’t work out like you wanted it to

“I am DISAPPOINTED I wasn’t allowed to go over to my friend’s house to play”

“Jeff felt DISAPPOINTED that his partner for a homework assignment didn’t do what he said he would do”

Have you felt DISAPPOINTED before? Can you use this emotion in a sentence?

How are these emotions like each other?

How are they different?

When have you felt these emotions?

Were you smart about your emotions?

Kiss Your Brain

is for DISGUST

The next basic emotion we are going to talk about is DISGUST

DISGUST is the feeling of disliking something that isn’t pleasant or something that is upsetting

“I felt DISGUST when I had to eat my vegetables”

“Bill felt DISGUST when he had to clean up his dirty bedroom”

Have you felt DISGUST before? Can you use this emotion in a sentence?

is for DISLIKE

This word is like DISGUST, but is a little different

DISLIKE is a strong feeling of not liking or approving

“I DISLIKE when my friends don’t want to play with me”

“Sarah DISLIKES when she can’t have chicken fingers for lunch”

Have you felt DISLIKE before? Can you use this emotion in a sentence?

How are these emotions like each other?

How are they different?

When have you felt these emotions?

Were you smart about your emotions?

Kiss Your Brain

is for ANGER

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The next basic emotion we are going to talk about is ANGER

ANGER is strong emotion towards being upset with someone or something

“I felt ANGER when my friend was mean to me during recess”

“Timmy felt ANGER towards his parents when they grounded him”

Have you felt ANGER before? Can you use this emotion in a sentence?

is for ANNOYANCE

A

This word is like ANGER, but a little different

ANNOYANCE is the emotion of being bothered

“I felt ANNOYED when I kept messing up my homework assignment”

“Beth felt ANNOYED that she couldn’t ride her bike even after all the practicing she had done”

Have you felt ANNOYED before? Can you use this emotion in a sentence?