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Название: The Feelings Book (revised)

Автор: Dr. Lynda Madison

Издательство: Ingram

Жанр: Учебная литература

Серия: American Girl

isbn: 9781609582074

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СКАЧАТЬ can’t sing when

      I’m crying!!”

      “The reviews

      will call this

      an emotional

      performance.”

      “I wish I hadn’t

      blown my big

      chance.”

      Embarrassed

      Sad

      Angry

      The Brain, the Body

      & Butterflies

      When something happens around you or to you,

      your brain receives the message and tells your

      body systems how to react—sometimes before

      you even realize it. (That’s where those butterflies

      in your stomach come from.) Your brain works with

      the rest of your body as a team to help you deal

      with your emotions.

      Brain Power

      Your brain takes your feelings and makes them physical.

      Your brain is in charge of everything you do, from your

      breathing to how you feel at any point in time. Things like

      movies or bad dreams aren’t exciting or scary unless your

      brain decides they are. It gets input from everything you see,

      hear, feel, taste, and smell, and it responds quickly to tell your

      body how to react.

      In fact, just about every emotion you have is connected

      to some reaction in your body. You may blush when you’re

      embarrassed, cry when you’re sad, and jump when you’re

      startled.

      When I get blamed for things my little sister does, it

      makes me so mad that I burst into tears! After a while

      I cool off. Then I sit down with my parents and talk

      about what happened, and usually someone apologizes.

      Marta, Oregon

      Sweaty Palms and

      Knocking Knees

      When other parts of your body get the message that

      your brain is sending, they burst into action!

      Tightening Up

      When you feel tense, your muscles can

      get tight. You might clench your teeth,

      hunch up your shoulders, squint your

      eyes, or hold your hands in tight fists.

      Feeling Butterflies

      When you are stressed, your body pro-

      duces chemicals that can make you feel

      shaky or weak. It may feel like someone

      is using your stomach for a trampoline.

      Some people call this “having the jitters”

      or “having butterflies in your stomach.”

      Sweating It

      When your emotions run strong, your

      forehead, armpits, hands—even the

      insides of your elbows—might sweat.

      Knocking Knees

      When you get nervous, your kneecaps

      may bounce up and down, especially if

      you’re standing up. When you sit, your

      whole leg might bounce!

      Blushing Beauty

      You may get red in the face when

      your moods run high, especially if

      you’re fair-skinned. But anyone’s face

      can feel hot in reaction to strong

      emotions, even if it doesn’t turn a

      few shades of red.

      Casting a Dizzy Spell

      Breathing too quickly can pump too

      much oxygen to your brain. Not

      breathing often enough can pump

      too little. Either one can leave you

      feeling dizzy or faint.

      When you experience one of these

      physical reactions, don’t freak out.

      It’s normal. And it shouldn’t stop

      you from trying new things, whether

      you’re giving a speech, dancing in

      public, or saying hi to that new girl

      in class (imagine the emotions she

      must be feeling!).

      Ka-THUMP! Ka-THUMP!

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