## More 'negative' emotions | Emotion | Description | Potential next step | | ------------------------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | [[Sadness]] | Feeling unhappy, down, or sorrowful | Exercise | | [[Anger]] | Feeling irritated, frustrated, or enraged | Listen to Music. Then go through my [[Emotions protocol.canvas\|Emotions protocol]] | | Fear | Feeling scared, anxious, or worried | Meditate and observe it | | [[Disgust]] | Feeling repulsed or nauseated | Remember not to dehumanise anyone. Remember [[Ubuntu]]. | | [[Shame]] | Feeling embarrassed or unworthy | Remember I am loved. Discuss it with a loved one. | | [[Guilt]] | Feeling remorseful or regretful | Remember guilt can be positive as it can help us to [[Reflection\|reflect]]. | | [[Anxiety]] | Feeling nervous, tense, or apprehensive | Meditate | | [[Envy]] | Feeling resentful or covetous. | Make it an inspiration. Read my [[Gratitude List]]. Give the person a compliment. Practice [[Shoy and bragitude]]. | | [[Confusion]] | Feeling puzzled or uncertain | Reflect, seek help, monitor progress, set a strategy. | | [[Loneliness]] | Feeling isolated or disconnected | Head out. Reach out. | | [[Jealousy]] | Feeling that relationship rewards are threatened, including loss of a loved one’s attention, affection, or resources to another. | Think about the conversation I need to have with the loved one. | | [[Disappointment]] | Feeling that expectations have not been met. Feeling let down or dissatisfied | Think about where I've not set my expectations. | | [[Discouraged, Resigned, and Frustrated\|Frustration]] | Feeling impatient, annoyed, angry, disappointed or helpless. | Remember [[The Stockdale paradox]]. Remember: [["This too shall pass"]]. Remember: [[About Time]] | | Burnt out | Feeling tired, stressed, unmotivated, ineffective, isolated, cynical, resentful, frustrated | Walk. Consider where I’m in control. | | Overthinking | Feeling doubtful, insecure, ruminating, difficulty concentrating, regretful, stressed or anxious | Write. | ## Dealing with negativity Research shows that the best way to deal with negativity is to observe it, without reaction and without judgment. Then consciously label each negative feeling and replace it with positive, compassionate, and solution-based thoughts. - ‘Never Split the Difference’ by Chris Voss and Tahl Raz >[!Remember]+ >[["This too shall pass"]] ## More 'positive' emotions | Emotion | Description | Potential next step | | -------------- | ------------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------- | | [[Joy]] | Feeling happy, content, or delighted | | | [[Love]] | Feeling affectionate, caring, or passionate | Keep it going. Pay it forward. | | [[Gratitude]] | Feeling thankful or appreciative | Write it down!: [[Gratitude List]] | | [[Compassion]] | Feeling empathetic or sympathetic towards others | | | [[Surprise]] | Feeling startled or amazed | |