Understanding our feelings. People feel different emotions every day. Sometimes we feel cheerful and full of life, especially on sunny days. But on rainy or dark winter days, many of us feel miserable or even depressed. Some people suffer from SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder, a condition that affects their mood during certain times of the year. Our feelings are also affected by color. For example, red can make us feel energetic, but too much can cause anger. Pink is often seen as a caring color, making people feel safe and warm. Green is relaxing and helps reduce stress, while blue can help us be creative, although too much dark blue can also make us feel depressed. Other times, our feelings come from daily experiences. If your friend does something amazing, you might feel proud of them. But if things don't go as expected, you might feel disappointed. When we don't understand something, we feel confused. And if we believe good things will happen, we feel hopeful. Sometimes we feel curious and want to learn more. But in a dangerous situation, we may feel anxious or even scared. Jealousy is another strong emotion. We feel jealous when someone we care about seems more interested in someone else. That can leave us feeling upset. No matter what we're going through, understanding our emotions helps us become more aware and in control of our reactions. After all, emotions are a natural part of life.