Module 2.5 Vocabulary Expressing Your Emotions

Emotions

Feelings that arise in response to situations, relationships, or thoughts

Mood

An emotional state that can last for a while and may not have an obvious cause

circumstances

The conditions or events surrounding a person or situation

Relationships

Connections between people that can affect their feelings and experiences

Behavior

The way a person acts or responds

Joy

A strong feeling of happiness or pleasure

Sadness

A feeling of unhappiness, often connected to loss or disappointment

Disgust

A strong feeling of dislike or rejection toward something

Anger

An emotion that can arise when someone feels hurt, threatened, frustrated, or treated unfairly

Comfortable emotions

 Feelings that are pleasant or easy to experience

Uncomfortable emotions

 Feelings that are unpleasant or difficult to experience

identify emotions

To recognize and name what you are feeling

Accept feelings

To acknowledge your feelings without judging yourself for having them

Express feelings

To communicate emotions through words, actions, or creative activities

Manage emotions

To respond to feelings thoughtfully and choose how to act

Strategy

A planned approach for handling a situation or reaching a goal

Emotional intelligence (EI)

The ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions in yourself and others

Perceive

To notice or recognize something, such as a feeling or facial expression

Self-awareness

Understanding your own emotions, thoughts, and behavior

Self-regulation

Managing your reactions and behavior when emotions arise

Motivation

The drive that helps you begin an activity or work toward a goal.

Social skills

Abilities that help you communicate and interact effectively with others

Social media

Online platforms where people share content and interact

Mindful

Paying careful attention to your current feelings, thoughts, and surroundings

Evaluate

To examine something carefully and make a judgment about it

Emotional expression

The way a person shows or communicates feelings

Emotional trigger

An event, thought, or experience that brings on an emotional reaction

Emotional response

The feelings and reactions that follow an experience

Empathy

The ability to understand another person’s feelings and perspective

Coping skill

A method used to handle stress or difficult emotions

Impulse

A sudden urge to act without thinking through the consequences

Reflection

Thinking carefully about your experiences, feelings, or actions

Emotional vocabulary

Words used to identify and describe feelings

Body cues

Physical signs, such as tense muscles or a fast heartbeat, that can help you notice emotions

Assertive communication

Expressing your feelings and needs clearly while respecting others

I-statement

A statement that explains your feelings and needs from your own perspective, such as “I feel frustrated when I am interrupted.”

Active listening

Giving someone your full attention and checking that you understand their message

Emotional support

Care, understanding, and encouragement offered to someone

Emotional contagion

The spread of emotions from one person to others

Healthy emotional expression

Communicating feelings in ways that respect your well-being and the well-being of others