Feelings are much like waves; we can't stop them from coming but we can choose which ones to surf. ~ Jonaton Martensson
Some days we can feel like a placid pond, others like a lake with white crested waves; then there are the raging seas.
EARL is an acronym for emotion annotation and representation language. It groups 48 emotions into 10 helpful compartments:
- Negative and forceful: anger, annoyance, contempt, disgust, irritation
- Negative and not in control: anxiety, embarrassment, fear, helplessness, powerlessness, worry
- Negative thoughts: doubt, envy, frustration, guilt, shame
- Negative and passive: boredom, despair, disappointment, hurt, sadness
- Agitation: stress, shock, tension
- Positive and lively: amusement, delight, elation, excitement, happiness, joy, pleasure
- Caring: affection, empathy, friendliness, love
- Positive thoughts: courage, hope, pride, satisfaction, trust
- Quiet positive: calm, content, relaxed, relieved, serene
- Reactive: interest, politeness, surprised
EARL encourages one to think about this broad spectrum of emotions and how they sweep in and out of our day to day lives.
How do you manage them?
