What Do Emotions Mean? How to identify your emotions.

How are you feeling right now? As you start reading this, Do you feel curious? Expecting that you'll get to know about yourself? Are you excited about your weekend plans or broken because you just went through heartbreak?

Emotions like these are just a part of human nature. They help us to be aware of what we're feeling and help us know how to respond.

We understand our emotions from the time we're kids. Children react to their emotions with facial expressions or with actions like laughing, touching, or crying. They feel and show emotions, but they can't yet express their emotion in words or say what they are feeling & why they are Feeling so.

As we grow up, we are more skilled in understanding emotions. Instead of just reacting as little kids do, we can recognize what we see and feel and can express it in words and expressions. With time we get to know what we are feeling and why. This skill is called emotional awareness. It is the first step towards building emotional intelligence that can help people succeed in life.

Here are some basic ideas about emotions:

Emotions come and go. Most of us feel many emotions throughout the day. Some last just a few moments. Others might stay to get in the mood.

There are no good or bad emotions, but there are always good or bad ways of expressing them. Knowing how to express emotions in a subtle way is an excellent skill, managing and controlling emotions that is built on a basis of being able to understand emotions.

Emotions can be strong, mild, or anywhere in between. The power of emotion can depend on the situation and the person.




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Let’s understand the differences between Emotions & Moods.

In common language, people often use the terms "emotions" and "moods" Interchangeably, but psychologists showed differences between the two. How do they differ? An emotion is normally quite short-lived, but strong. Emotions are also likely to have a clear and identifiable cause.

For example, after discussing with a friend about the new Netflix series that you wanted to watch but before that, they gave you a spoiler, you might feel angry or bad for a short period.

A mood, on the other hand, is usually milder than an emotion, but longer-lasting. In many cases, it can be tough to know the specific reason for a mood. For example, you might find yourself feeling sad or disturbed for several days without any clear, identifiable reason.

If you've been struggling with frequent mood swings or stressful emotions, talk to a mental wellness coach about your concerns. They can offer help, guidance, and solutions that can assist you to get back to feeling your best.

How To Identify Your Emotions

Understanding what emotions mean and how it is different from mood, your next step is to understand and identify those emotions. You can simply start by asking yourself which will help you identify the emotion of the idea that has affected you. Some questions to ask include:

• What am I thinking now?
• What are my thoughts telling me?
• What ideas or judgments have I made, are they valid?
• What is that I really want?

The answers to these questions are the key to using your emotions in your life goals, rather than letting your emotions manage you.

Usually, your body reactions suggest important signs of the nature of your emotional state. If your face starts to get warm while you are talking with someone, you may be embarrassed. If you get butterflies in your belly, maybe you are worried or anxious. If you feel excited, there is a smile on your face, or maybe happy. If your head pounds, your heart races, and you feel increasingly anxious and hot, you are angry. However, if you feel tense, your heart is pounding, your palms are sweating, and you feel cold, you are scared rather than angry.

Take time to know your emotions better. Just notice how you feel. Accept how you feel without judging yourself. Show yourself some kindness. Tell yourself that all your emotions are normal. But how you manage and act on emotions matters a lot. When you know your emotions, you are advanced in making wise decisions about how to control and act no matter what you're thinking.

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