Commonly Felt Emotions and What They Mean

“Nowadays there is a widespread lack of tolerance for feelings. We often have a negative relationship with feelings of all kinds and might view emotions as a sign of weakness. You may hide yours from yourself and others, even the people you care about the most. However, emotions are messages from our bodies and are necessary for survival. They tell us when we are in danger, when to run, when to fight, and what is worth fighting for. Emotions are our body’s way of communicating with us and pushing us to do things. Along with their messages, many emotions also deliver the energy, motivation, and drive to take action.

Below are some examples of the message and purpose of some of the most common emotions:

• Fulfillment: Informs you to seek more of whatever caused this feeling
• Sadness: Tells you that you are losing something important
• Anxiety: Energizes you to prepare, manage, or handle something
• Frustration: Tells you to try something different
• Unfulfilled: Pushes you to do something that matters to you
• Ambivalent: Lets you know that you need to resolve something
• Weary: Pulls you toward improving your self-care

For every emotion, there is a purpose. Emotions are incredibly useful tools to help us adapt, survive and thrive. People who were emotionally neglected were trained to try to erase, deny, wall off, and, in some cases, be ashamed of this invaluable built-in feedback system. Walling off this vital source of information can cause you to lead a less authentic life, making choices that aren’t right for yourself. It also makes it harder to experience life to its fullest and to reach your true potential.”

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