- Negative emotions express an attempt or intention to Exclude. Strengthening one's own position at the expense of others. Keeping bad stuff away, destroying what is perceived as a threat. Negative emotions are fueled by an underlying fear of the unknown, a fear of the actions of others, and a need to control them or stop them to avoid being harmed.
- Positive emotions express an attempt or an intention to Include. Taking the whole into consideration. Working on learning more viewpoints, interacting more with others, enjoying making things better. Positive emotions are fueled by an underlying desire for enjoyment and unity.
Below is a list of human emotions to remind you of the emotions that we humans are capable of experiencing. I have included both positive and negative emotions.
Adequate | Awe | Assured | Able |
Capable | Certain | Charmed | Cheerful |
Comfortable | Compassion | Courageous | Confidence |
Determined | Delighted | Eager | Energetic |
Enthusiastic | Excited | Exhilarated | Expectant |
Elation | Empathy | Excellent | Fascinated |
Glad | Good | Great | Grateful |
Glorious | Glamorous | Graceful | Happy |
Hopeful | Humorous | Inspired | Interested |
Joyful | Magnificent | Lust | Love |
Pleasure | Playfulness | Peaceful | Pleasant |
Powerful | Pride | Positive | Relaxed |
Relieved | Satisfied | Surprised | Sympathy |
Stable | Sublime | Superior | Thrilled |
At the same time, notice that sometimes your negative emotions may not be as intense as you think. It depends on how we label the emotion. Perhaps you are not angry, rather just irritated. Or not disappointed but just frustrated.
Annoyed | Anxious | Apprehensive | Agonize |
Anger | Anxiety | Apathy | Bored |
Burdened | Cautious | Competitive | Concerned |
Confused | Contempt | Depressed | Destructive |
Disgusted | Distracted | Doubtful | Disappointed |
Exasperated | Exhausted | Embarrassment | Envy |
Frustrated | Fear | Guilty | Greed |
Grief | Harassed | Hesitant | Hostile |
Ignored | Impatient | Indifferent | Intimidated |
Isolated | Irritated | Jealous | Jumpy |
Lonely | Mad | Manipulated | Miserable |
Obnoxious | Overwhelmed | Panic | Pressured |
Remorse | Revenge | Shame | Sad |
Scared | Shocked | Suspicious | Stress |
Tired | Uncomfortable | Uneasy | Used |
Wary | Weary | Wasteful |
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