Pick one moment today—any moment.
Stop and ask: “What am I feeling right now?”
Then name just one feeling word. That’s it.
A few notes to keep it simple:
- Aim for a specific word when you can (e.g., “disappointed,” “uneasy,” “relieved”), not only “good/bad.”
- If you’re not sure, that counts too: “confused” or “numb” are real labels.
- You’re not trying to solve the feeling. You’re practicing noticing it.
If you want a starter list, scan a feelings list and pick the closest match. Over time, having more words tends to make emotions easier to recognize and talk about.
Sources
- https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/naming_your_emotions
- http://www.psychpage.com/learning/library/assess/feelings.html
- https://www.jodymichael.com/blog/jma-feelings-list/
- https://www.southdenvertherapy.com/blog/feelings-list-guide-to-emotions
- https://www.centervention.com/list-of-emotions-135-words-that-express-feelings/
