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ToolTopic: Emotional intelligence

Emotion wheel: name what you feel

A simple tool to identify emotions more precisely and respond instead of react.

Naming an emotion is the first step to managing it. When we only say "I feel bad," we lose valuable information.

How to use the wheel

  • Start at the center: is this a pleasant or unpleasant emotion?
  • Move outward to find the most precise word.
  • Ask what that emotion needs from you.