| ● Self-awareness … | Use precise labels to identify what you're feeling. |
| ● Empathy … | Recognize these emotions in others to build deeper connections. |
| ● Regulation … | Understand what each emotion needs—soothing, expression, action, or reflection. |
| ● Creativity … | Channel emotions into writing, art, music, or problem-solving. |
| ● Decision-making … | Let emotions inform—not control—your choices. |
| ● Growth … | Use motivational emotions to set goals and relational emotions to deepen trust. |
| Emotion | Description |
|---|---|
| Happiness | Joy or pleasure from positive experiences or outcomes. |
| Sadness | Emotional pain from loss or disappointment. |
| Fear | Response to threat or danger; promotes caution. |
| Anger | Reaction to injustice or frustration; energizes action. |
| Disgust | Revulsion toward something offensive or toxic. |
| Surprise | Reaction to the unexpected; sparks curiosity. |
| Emotion | Description |
|---|---|
| Envy | Resentment or longing for what someone else has. |
| Jealousy | Fear of losing something valuable to another. |
| Guilt | Moral discomfort from having done wrong. |
| Shame | Deep embarrassment tied to identity or failure. |
| Pride | Satisfaction from achievements or qualities. |
| Gratitude | Appreciation for kindness or benefits received. |
| Compassion | Empathy with a desire to help others. |
| Remorse | Intense regret for a past action. |
| Admiration | Respect for someone’s qualities or achievements. |
| Sympathy | Sorrow for someone else's misfortune. |
| Anticipation | Excitement or anxiety about the future. |
| Disappointment | Sadness from unmet expectations. |
| Hope | Optimism and desire for a positive outcome. |
| Love | Deep affection and attachment. |
| Loneliness | Painful awareness of disconnection. |
| Resentment | Bitterness from perceived injustice. |
| Awe | Wonder or reverence toward something vast. |
| Nostalgia | Sentimental longing for the past. |
| Contentment | Peaceful satisfaction with the present. |
| Embarrassment | Discomfort from social missteps. |
| Emotion | Description |
|---|---|
| Trust | Sense of safety and reliability in another. |
| Desire | Emotional or physical longing. |
| Attachment | Emotional bond formed through closeness. |
| Insecurity | Doubt about one’s worth or stability. |
| Belonging | Feeling accepted and valued in a group. |
| Rejection | Pain from being excluded or dismissed. |
| Affection | Warmth and tenderness toward another. |
| Vulnerability | Openness to emotional risk. |
| Emotion | Description |
|---|---|
| Hope | Belief in a better future. |
| Anticipation | Readiness for what’s ahead. |
| Curiosity | Desire to explore or understand. |
| Determination | Resolve to overcome obstacles. |
| Ambition | Drive to achieve or improve. |
| Frustration | Tension from blocked goals. |
| Inspiration | Emotional spark that ignites action. |
| Apathy | Lack of emotional engagement. |
| Procrastination | Avoidance of action due to fear or overwhelm. |