Emotional Awareness

Emotions are often felt but not clearly named.
Without language, it can be difficult to understand what your experience is signaling.

This section supports recognizing and naming emotional states so they can be understood more clearly, without needing to change them.


Books

Emotional Agility — Susan David
Introduces a flexible way of relating to emotions without needing to control or avoid them.

How Emotions Are Made — Lisa Feldman Barrett
Explores how emotions are constructed and understood through experience and context.


From Discover Wellness

Emotion Naming Guide

You don’t need to make sense of everything you feel.
Sometimes simply noticing what’s there is enough.