List of Emotions
Discover more about emotions and how they impact us daily. Download a free Emotions List PDF here.
Fact Checked by Ericka Pingol.
.jpg)
Why are emotions and feelings important?
Emotions and feelings are helpful for a variety of reasons. Although sometimes it may feel like our feelings get in the way of completing goals and tasks and seeing the entire situation clearly, our emotions play a pivotal role in our lives.
Emotions and feelings are an essential tool for communication. Psychology tells us that from a young age, children, even babies, can communicate clearly through emotional reactions and feelings that peers display. For example, if you see someone frowning or crying, you will likely judge that they are upset. Without using any words, they have communicated that they are unhappy. Emotions that are held and displayed by babies help them to communicate before they can talk. For example, when your baby cries, you may learn that it means they are hungry. They can now share they are hungry by expressing an emotion to you!
Emotions are also at the core of mental health issues. In psychology, many theories can be used to describe how emotions can offset us.
Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT) describes emotions and feelings as closely linked to our interpretations of experiences. Psychodynamic theory sees emotions as an unconscious process that occurs within ourselves. Either way, psychological theories believe that emotions and feelings have a role to play in the psychopathology we might face when struggling with mental health issues.
Finally, our emotions and feelings often guide our behavior and decisions. When faced with an experience, our feelings about said experience will act as a guide to support us. For example, if an individual afraid of spiders needs to enter an old garage, they may hesitate and avoid the situation to avoid their fear emotion. Or, an individual who feels happy attending concerts may attend more social events. Emotions can influence how we think, make decisions, and solve problems.
Finally, emotions play an essential part in our lives. They can strongly impact attention and memory. If an individual has a stronger emotional connection to an experience, they may remember it better. It is important to remember that acceptance of our emotions is critical to finding our way through life.
Knowing that negative emotions pass and positive emotions will come can support individuals through difficult times and raise hope for individuals struggling with psychopathology.
Printable Emotions List PDF
Download this Emotions List PDF to help individuals deal with emotions.
Dealing with emotions and building your self-confidence
An essential aspect of life is being able to deal with our emotions. It is important to remember that life situations will push us to have negative emotions. This is okay! However, having the appropriate skills to deal with these emotions can make it easier to get through situations and retain positive interpersonal relationships.
Being able to deal with emotions and feelings can support individuals in building self-confidence. Knowing how you might react in certain situations can help individuals be more confident to battle any negative emotions they may encounter.
List of positive emotions
- Joy
- Gratitude
- Serenity
- Interest
- Hope
- Pride
- Amusement
- Inspiration
- Awe
- Love
List of negative emotions
- Anger
- Emptiness
- Frustration
- Inadequacy
- Helplessness
- Fear
- Guilt
- Loneliness
- Depression
- Overwhelmed
- Failure
- Sadness
- Jealousy
Emotions List PDF example (sample)
Here at Carepatron, we are dedicated to supporting you through your sessions and mental health practice. That's why we have created this PDF list of emotions to refer to when supporting your clients. Your client may be experiencing a range of positive emotions and negative emotions. You can utilize this list of emotions pdf as you need.
Download this free Emotions List PDF example here:
Why use Carepatron as your therapy software?
Carepatron is the best healthcare system for your mental healthcare practice needs. Here at Carepatron, we’re committed to supporting you in your role as whichever healthcare provider you are. Whether you’re looking for new and improved resources, more support, or even to change healthcare software, Carepatron has you covered.
With our support, you can look forward to over 1,000 readily available resources for access and tools that can make your job as a healthcare professional much easier.
Say goodbye to those pesky administrative tasks that confuse you or spend extra hours at the office. We have patient appointment scheduling, medical billing, and psychology practice management software. All so you can get back to doing what you love!
We have hundreds of therapy resources and tools waiting for your discovery and clinical notes software that allows you to work from home and the office.
Say goodbye to difficult-use healthcare OS systems and say hello to your easy-to-use, accessible, and reliable new way of working. Say hello to Carepatron!
.png)
References
Dealing With Difficult Emotions (for Teens) - Nemours KidsHealth. (n.d.). Kidshealth.org. https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/stressful-feelings.html#:~:text=Some%20emotions%20are%20positive.
Commonly asked questions
Anyone struggling to find the correct words to describe how they feel. Therapists can also use this in their sessions to educate clients.
It supports positive mental health. Knowing how you may react in certain situations can support you during unprecedented times. It also serves as a great communication skill.
They are subjective. Not everyone will have the same emotional experience when feeling what you feel. This makes your feelings and emotions special to you!
