“Labeling emotions accurately increases self-awareness and helps us to communicate emotions effectively, reducing misunderstanding in social interactions.”
By Marc Brackett in his book Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help Our Kids, Ourselves, and Our Society Thrive
There’s this concept about understanding our feelings better by giving them clear names.It's not just about talking, but about knowing ourselves and getting along with others.
Think of it like this: sometimes our emotions are like a jumble of puzzle pieces.
You know, those times when you feel all mixed up inside and you're not sure why?
Well, imagine if you could take each piece of that emotional puzzle and give it a name - like "happy" or "worried" or "excited."
It's like putting those puzzle pieces together.
Suddenly, things make more sense. You can see the bigger picture, and it's not so confusing anymore.
And when we're good at putting names to our feelings, it helps us explain them to other people too.
Imagine having a chat where everyone can say how they feel in a way that everyone understands. It's like speaking the same language of emotions.
It makes conversations smoother and stops misunderstandings from happening so much. Plus, when others know how you feel, they can support you better.
So, by learning to name our emotions, we're not just helping ourselves.
We're also getting better at connecting with others and making our conversations clearer and more honest.
It's a simple but powerful tool for understanding ourselves and getting along with people better. And hey, who doesn't want that?
So today, sit with your emotions. Question them.
What do you feel exactly? Label it, acknowledge it, then feel it.