The following are words we use when we want to express a combination of emotional states and physical sensations. This list is neither exhaustive nor definitive. It is meant as a starting place to support anyone who wishes to engage in a process of deepening self-discovery and to facilitate greater understanding and connection between people.
There are two parts to this list: feelings we may have when our needs are being met and feelings we may have when our needs are not being met.
We also have a list of needs.
Feelings when your needs are satisfied
AFFECTIONATE ENGAGED HOPEFUL |
CONFIDENT EXCITED |
GRATEFUL INSPIRED JOYFUL EXHILARATED |
PEACEFUL REFRESHED |
Feelings when your needs are not satisfied
AFRAID ANNOYED ANGRY AVERSION |
CONFUSED DISCONNECTED DISQUIET |
EMBARRASSED FATIGUE PAIN SAD |
TENSE VULNERABLE YEARNING |
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