Here a chart for emotion words people commonly use in English.
Here’s a chart for emotion words people commonly use in English.
How are emotions described?
We show a few basic emotions like fear, anger, happiness, sadness, disgust, jealousy, etc., and some complex emotions like awkwardness, nostalgia, sexual desire, etc. Emotions are communicated between people using body language, behavior, and language.
Alternative 2
Alternative 2: Follow steps 1 to 3 as they are. Once that is done, notice 2 things you can taste OR smell. Not both. For step 5, you can list 1 emotion that you want to feel in the near future.…
Alternative 1
Alternative 1: The easiest thing to do is just name 5, 4, 3, 2, & 1 object(s) instead of finding them in your present reality. Recalling your experiences can work too. For steps 4 & 5, you can remember and name…
Focus on the taste of 1 thing
It’s not always easy to access a particular taste while you are spiraling. In some scenarios, you can bite on some food and taste it mindfully. Notice how it feels in your mouth, appreciate how the food feels. If this…
Notice the smell of 2 things
Focus your attention on 2 unique smells around you. Smells are powerful in evoking emotions and noticing smells can dominate your experience. Hunt for the smell of greenery, flowers, food, coffee, etc. When this isn’t possible, notice your own smell.…
Listen to 3 things
Direct your attention to the various sounds around you. Notice 3 sounds one by one. Traffic sounds, bird-song, conversations, machines, music, etc. You can focus on any of these and sustain your attention until you fully acknowledge and appreciate the…
Notice the touch of 4 things
Pay attention to the feeling of 4 objects that are touching you. These can be your glasses, your shoes, clothes, a chair, etc. Focus your attention on how your skin feels, the intensity of the touch sensation, and minute changes…
Look at 5 things
Notice 5 things visual stimuli around you one by one. These can be anything from colors to objects. Notice the chair, the wall, a person’s clothing, the shape of your phone, etc.
How do I stop negative thinking?
While a lot of psychological techniques have a learning curve and take time to make tangible improvements in life, some work within seconds. One of these is the popular 5-step psychological sensory grounding mindfulness technique. It is a widely practiced psychological…