Energy Level Thermometer Worksheet
ENERGY LEVEL THERMOMETER
My Personal Regulation & Body Awareness Map
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Date:
Directions: Describe your internal physical feelings, outward actions others notice, and your best reset strategies for each energy zone.
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Level & State
Inside My Body
What Others See
Strategies To Use
5 OVERDRIVE
Explosive / Boiling
Meltdown, intense anger, out of control
Need immediate reset
Heart racing, shaking, hot face...
Yelling, clenched fists, crying...
Safe spot, cold water, space...
4 HIGH ENERGY
Revved / Frustrated / Silly
Bouncing, anxious, ready to pop
Need to downshift
Butterflies, clenched jaw, tense...
Fidgeting, fast talking, pacing...
Wall pushups, 5-4-3-2-1 sense...
3 IN THE ZONE
Calm & Focused
Ready to learn, attentive, steady
Optimal learning state
Steady breaths, relaxed body...
Eye contact, listening, engaged...
Sip water, stay organized...
2 LOW GEAR
Sluggish / Tired
Sad, bored, slow moving, spaced out
Need gentle recharge
Heavy eyes, yawning, tired limbs...
Slouching, head down, staring...
Stand & stretch, cool water...
1 DRAINED
Frozen / Empty
Exhausted, withdrawn, numb
Need rest & support
Body feels like lead, numb, cold...
Non-responsive, curled up, quiet...
Ask adult for help, quiet zone...
Reminder: Every level is valid! The goal is noticing where your body is so you can choose the right strategy to support yourself.
Self-Regulation Scale • Levels 1–5