Emotions are complex, and yet we generally use oversimplified language to describe them. The "feelings wheel" helps you communicate more effectively. Emotions are complex, and yet we generally use ...

Our wheel allows us to use our emotional data and its signals to engage in the most meaningful self-talk about the intensity of emotions and feelings, which might range from nervousness to panic ...

Managing and working through difficult emotions isn’t always easy. Emotional literacy — the ability to name and communicate your feelings — can make a big difference. People with strong ...

Validating emotions: Acknowledge the legitimacy of the other person’s feelings, even if it poses a challenge to agree with them. Avoid downplaying or dismissing emotions.

I’ve also found the feelings wheel useful in times when my child has a big feeling but doesn’t know how to express it. It helps us find the right word for her emotion, and then explore what it ...

When your daughter comes home with her tales of woe, listen carefully. When she seems to be finished with her story, pull out a feelings wheel and say: “I heard some sadness, anger and fear in ...

On the feelings wheel, “anger” dovetails into emotions like exasperated, irritable, jealous, and disgusted. Acknowledging the differences allows you to better decide what you need to do to ...