Teen Feelings Wheel
Because “I’m Fine” Doesn’t Tell Me Much
When I ask my teens how they’re doing, I usually get some version of “fine,” “good,” or a classic shrug. And while I totally get that they don’t want dive deep about their feelings, I also know how important it is to actually name what we’re feeling.
So I made a thing.
It’s called the Feelings Wheel for Teens & Adults, and it’s basically a way to help decode all the stuff happening underneath those vague, surface-level answers.
A Feelings Wheel... But Make It Relatable
There are a lot of feelings wheels out there (trust me, I’ve seen them), but most feel clinical or generic—or just don’t reflect what people actually say or feel. So I made this one with real-world language and plenty of room for nuance.
You’ll find emotions like:
“Too busy to think”
“Overwhelmed”
“Invisible”
“Giddy”
“Can’t focus”
“They don’t like me”
“Blah”
“Proud”
It’s not sugarcoated or overly complicated. Just honest.
Why I Made This
I’m learning (slowly and sometimes messily) how powerful it is to name what I’m feeling. It helps me understand what I need, how to move forward, or when to ask for support. I want to give that same gift to my kids; even if it starts with something as simple as pointing to a color on a wheel.
This printable tool has already sparked better conversations at our house, and it’s turned “I’m fine” into something deeper, more specific, and a lot more helpful.
Feelings Wheel from Creative in Progress Etsy
Who This Is For
Whether you're a parent, teacher, therapist, teen, or just a fellow human trying to sort through the mess of feelings—we all need something like this.
Use it for:
Family check-ins
Teen journaling prompts
Therapy sessions
School counseling tools
Personal mental health moments
Want to Try It?
You can grab the Feelings Wheel on my Etsy shop as a printable PDF. It’s designed for teens and adults, with an inclusive, modern feel. No stiff psychology-speak. Just real emotions, made visual.
If you're into this kind of thing, I also offer companion tools and bundles and I'm always open to suggestions.
Just a Heads-Up
I’m not a therapist. This was created from a personal place, to support emotional awareness in a way that felt accessible and real. It’s helped me and my family, and maybe it’ll help yours too.
