What are feelings?

Feelings are like invisible friends that live inside you and tell you what’s happening around you.

Imagine you have a backpack full of different toys, some make you happy, others make you sad or angry. When something happens, your invisible friends pop out to let you know how you're feeling. For example, if you get a big hug from someone you love, it's like getting a soft pillow, that makes your happy friend jump up and down inside you.

Feelings start with something happening around you. Maybe you hear a loud noise or see a favorite toy. Your brain sends messages to your body, and that’s when you feel something inside, like a warm smile, a tight stomach, or even tears.

Sometimes it's sunny inside you, that’s happiness. Sometimes it's raining, that’s sadness. Just like weather changes from day to day, your feelings can change too. You might be happy one minute and grumpy the next, just like how clouds can turn into rain in the blink of an eye.

Your invisible friends are always there, ready to help you understand what's going on inside you!