HeartShift™ Tool for Ages 7-11
When your children are sad, upset or not feeling well, HeartShift™ is a wonderful and healthy way to cheer up. With your assistance, they can learn to lift their spirits anytime by shifting to the heart.
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The HeartShift™ Tool teaches children how to feel better when they are upset and shift from a negative emotion to a positive one.
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Can you think of sometimes when you get upset and need to manage your emotions?
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You experience many emotions every day: happiness, excitement, anger, fear, boredom, sadness, peacefulness, curiosity. Emotions come and go, sometimes helping us, and other times making life harder. Each of us can control the power of these emotions. Say out loud what emotions you experienced today.
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Think of a time when you were upset or frustrated. Did you notice if there was tension in your shoulders? Did you have an uneasy stomach? Was your heart beating faster?
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Practice these steps with 20-30 seconds between each step.
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Step 1: Notice what you are feeling.
Take a moment and ask yourself, "How am I feeling?" Say out loud what you are feeling.
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Step 2: Shift to your heart.
Focus on the area of your heart. Take 20-30 seconds and keep your focus there before going onto the next step.
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Step 3: Breathe a feeling of calm.
Breathe slowly and easily. Imagine the air flowing in and out of your heart area. Take your time breathing in and out. Do this three to five times.
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It is important to identify what you are feeling, whether you are upset, mad or sad. Remember, you have a choice to do whatever you want with your emotions!
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