Ever felt like you were drowning in a sea of emotions? You are not alone. We all experience a wide range of emotions throughout the day, and it can be difficult to understand and express them all.
In today's article, I'd like to take you through these 3 main points:
What's an emotion?
What's a wheel of emotions
How can i use the wheel of emotions to better manage my emotions?
What's an emotion?
An emotion is a complex experience that involves several interconnected aspects:
Physiological changes: Emotions trigger changes in our bodies, like increased heart rate, sweating, or muscle tension. These changes are driven by the nervous system and hormones.
Mental state: We experience emotions as feelings like happiness, sadness, anger, or fear. These feelings are subjective and can vary greatly between individuals.
Behavioral response: Emotions often prompt us to act in certain ways. Fear might lead us to avoid danger, while joy might motivate us to seek social interaction.
Cognitive appraisal: Our thoughts and interpretations of events play a significant role in how we experience emotions. For example, the same event might trigger anger in one person and frustration in another, depending on their individual interpretations.
It's important to note that there is no single, universally accepted definition of emotion.
What's the wheel of emotions?
Scientists and psychologists are still unraveling the complex mechanisms underlying emotions. However, the concept of the wheel of emotions offers a helpful framework for understanding the various emotions we experience and how they interact.
Here's where the emotional wheel comes into play. Developed by psychologist Robert Plutchik, this useful tool depicts the various emotions we experience and how they relate to one another.
Primary emotions :
Consider a colourful flower with 8 petals in its centre. These petals represent the basic emotions of joy, sadness, anger, fear, surprise, trust, disgust, and anticipation.
Each emotion has a physiological purpose that influences how we respond to situations.
For example, fear causes us to withdraw from danger, whereas joy motivates us to connect with others.
Secondary emotions :
The wheel does not stop with the 8 primary emotions. Each petal branches into secondary emotions, which are milder or blended versions of the core emotions. So, irritation is a milder form of anger, and contentment is a milder form of happiness.
How can the wheel of emotions help you better manage your emotions?
The wheel of emotions provides a useful framework for:
Identifying your emotions: If you're feeling overwhelmed, the wheel can help you identify the specific emotion you're feeling.
Understanding the relationships between emotions. The wheel depicts how emotions blend and transition into one another.
Improving your emotional vocabulary allows you to express yourself more effectively.
Developing emotional intelligence: Understanding your emotions allows you to manage them
Remember that the wheel of emotions is a flexible guide, not a rigid map. It is acceptable to feel a variety of emotions at once, and your experience is unique. So, embrace the journey of discovering your emotions, and let the wheel guide you along the way.
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