I know, I know. I write A LOT about emotions because I’ve suppressed mine for so long that feeling them is fascinating. That’s why I write about them so much.
So, here’s the question:
Can you name 8 emotions?
I believe you’ll find that this isn’t as easy as you think. Share your answers in the comments, please….I’d love to know what you’re feeling 😉
Here are my 8:
lethargic
happy
disappointed
sad
discontented
grateful
annoyed
content
You are right though. That wasn’t easy…I usually vascilate between the same two emotions (discontented and lethargic). But when I drill them down, there;s usually a specific thought or ERRONEOUS belief that is causing those feelings. Once I process it, realize it’s error, I’m able to feel a wider range of emotions.
I thought I’d try to put them in the order, starting with most common.
love
fear
worry
hope
disappointment
gratitude
happiness
and very occasionally, joy!
It surprises me that I had more positive than negative emotions, but those negative ones carry so much weight (literally and figuratively). I think I just pay them more attention, and tend to take the positive ones for granted – or perhaps even discount them. Thanks for the exercise!