Emotional Awareness, Feelings Wheel, and Mindfulness Tips
Since 1982, psychologists, Gloria Willcox and Robert Plutchik created the Feelings Wheel. The Feelings Wheel is like a color wheel. However, the Feelings Wheel is used for self-improvement, emotional awareness, and can be used as a tool for improving communication. By using the Feelings Wheel, you can identify, learn, and understand your emotions. Also, being aware of your emotions can help you practice mindfulness and reduce your stress.
You can ask
yourself questions about how you feel. Ask yourself how colors make you feel
when you are wearing them as accessories or in your clothing. For example, you
might feel peaceful wearing the colors blue, green, pink, or lavender.
Additionally, combining certain colors can make you feel mixed emotions
depending on the occasion. Being aware of your emotions and connecting with
your loved ones can be helpful for expressing your emotions to them.
Emotional
awareness is necessary to give support to anyone and to help them feel better.
Never forget about your emotional safety and emotional wellness. The Feelings
Wheel can help you express your feelings and help you find ways to manage them.
Do not assume that your partner will tell you everything about their feelings.
However, do practice emotional awareness with self-care, self-compassion, and
self-acceptance.
Practice the
Feelings Wheel with your partner so both of you can understand how each other
feels for that day. For example, your partner might ask you why you wear
certain colors in your accessories or in your clothing. The more your partner
understands your emotions, you will be able to express it without saying it
verbally. As well as helping each other cope with strong deep emotions that
might be hidden. Besides the Feelings Wheel, it is necessary to be aware of
one’s emotions and learn how to manage them.
Take a mindful
walk when you are feeling stressed out. For example, say the color, yellow,
before you walk. Carefully observe the scenery as you walk and say the color,
green as you walk in your garden. Next, say the first color flower that you see
in your garden. Lastly, say the last color flower that you see in your
garden.
Then walk again
in your garden. Look at the Feelings Wheel and see what emotions are associated
with each color. Set aside the Feelings Wheel and continue walking. After that
write how your mindfulness walk made you feel. Practice mindfulness walks for
thirty minutes to an hour.
Mindful listening
can be useful for improving one's emotional wellness. Learning to notice how
your partner changes facial expressions and hand gestures can help you identify
how they are feeling. Emotional awareness can help you improve your communication
with your partner and loved ones. Nevertheless, always consult with a therapist
on how to use a Feelings Wheel and find other ways to communicate better with
your partner or family. Here are resources about mindfulness and emotional
awareness.
10 Minute Mindful Listening Meditation:
10-Minute Mindful Listening Meditation
Boundless Love Project:
Practicing Emotional Awareness:
Practicing Emotional Awareness | The Jed Foundation
The Feelings Wheel: Understand Your Emotions:
The Feelings Wheel: Understand Your Emotions
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