Feelings & wellbeing — speaking questions
35 everyday questions about feelings & wellbeing, each with a natural answer and the key phrases to use.
A27
Is there an object or possession you turn to when you need comforting?
What do you usually do when you're really bored?
What's something small you're quietly looking forward to right now?
What's one small thing that lifted your mood this week?
Describe a place where you always feel calm and relaxed.
If your good mood had a soundtrack, a snack, and a person in it, what would they be?
Is there one little habit that keeps you feeling steady and grounded?
B18
Tell me about the last time you laughed so hard you couldn't stop.
Is there a song or a smell that instantly brings back a happy memory?
How much does the weather affect your mood, honestly?
How do you usually recharge after a really draining day?
If you had a magic button that made you feel instantly calm, when would you press it?
What would you say to a friend who feels completely overwhelmed right now?
Are you more of a cheerful morning person or do you feel best in the evening?
Tell me about a time you felt really proud of yourself.
B211
When you're down, do you feel better being alone or surrounded by people?
What's an everyday thing you're genuinely grateful for but rarely mention?
What are your top three reliable ways to lift your mood when you're flat?
Describe how it feels to walk through your own door after a long time away.
Do you think a good cry can actually make you feel better?
How do you usually react when someone gives you a genuine compliment?
Rank these for restoring your energy: sleep, exercise, time with people, and time alone.
Tell me about a time a small act of kindness from a stranger really touched you.
Do you think it's important to admit when you're not feeling okay?
How does your body tell you that you're stressed before your mind notices?
Describe the feeling of relief when something you were worried about turns out fine.
C16
If you could borrow someone's default mood for a day, whose would you take?
What's your advice for handling anger without doing something you'll regret?
Has your idea of what makes you happy changed as you've got older?
How do you handle it when you catch yourself comparing your life to other people's?
What would you tell someone who lies awake at night with their thoughts racing?
How do you deal with that uncomfortable twinge of envy when someone gets what you wanted?