EMOTIONAL SELF
UNDERSTANDING THE SELF
EMOTIONS
Many emotions are emotions driven by
our relationship with other people –
social emotions -like love, anger,
disappointment, shame,
embarrassment, guilt, and pride. By
openly sharing our feelings with others,
we fulfill our emotional expression at a
much needed social level.
Emotion is defined as a state
characterized by Emotion logical arousal,
changes in facial expression, gestures,
pose real and subjective feelings.
Emotional An example of physiological changes ( or
Self arousal ) is a pounding heart, sweating
palms," "Butterflies in the stomach," and
other bodily reactions
Nine Basic Emotions (Izard, 1972)
Interest
Surprise Anger Contempt Fear
Joy Distress Disgust Shame
EIGHT BASIC EMOTIONS
ANGER FEAR SADNESS DISGUST
JOY ANTICIPATON SURPRISE TRUST
ANGER
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FEAR
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SADNESS
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DISGUST
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JOY
ANTICIPATION
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SURPRISE
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TRUST
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The arousal of Emotions activates
behavior as motives do.
-When we are angry, we are likely to
strike out the object of our anger talk
Motivation too much.
Motivates are accompanied by
Emotions emotions.
closely related -The motive to perform well on a test
concepts for is accompanied by anxiety because
of pressure.
three reasons:
Emotions typically have
motivational properties of their
own.
-When you are in love, you are
motivated to be with your particular
person.
Functions and Principles of Emotions
-Strong emotional reactions
are the result of long-
standing frustration needs.
1. Emotional needs
Violence may occur when
express themselves one
emotion spillover. Emotional
way or another.
tensions and fears can be
hidden and then erupt in
violence.
Functions and Principles of Emotions
-Two kinds of anger is the kind that
enables us to strike out new directions
and put an end to manipulative,
abusive situations. It is the Anger
manifested when, in our desire to
2. Anger is an expression of need. protest our dignity, we stand up and
shout," "No, I won't tolerate it
anymore"" The second kind of Anger is
hopeless and despairing. This is anger
uses top people kill themselves and
others when they feel hopeless.
Functions and Principles of Emotions
- Our feelings tell us
what we want and
3. Our feelings and
need. Fear tells us we
needs are not
need to be reassured;
wrong or bad.
mistrust tells us we
desire change.
Functions and Principles of Emotions
-It is our feelings that
determine whether we look
forward to daily activities or
4. Emotion is the
want to do something
gateway to vitality and
different, whether we
feeling alive.
contribute our best or
simply meet the
requirements.
Functions and Principles of Emotions
Our initial emotional
response to a problem is
5. Immediate
often not the same as the
reactions to the
deeper feelings involved.
problem often
There are four possible
disguised deeper
responses to the
feelings.
presence of strong
emotions.
STRONG FEELINGS
Running away – a frequent response
Getting angry- Anger, although it
to intense feelings is to remove
appears direct, is one of the most vital
ourselves from the situations by
avoidance function we have because
avoiding others, not talking to them,
it keeps us away from our deeper
acting like they are not there, and
haunted.
pretending the event never occurred.
Addressing the situation- Identifying
Denying Importance- when we are
real feelings and then managing the
hurt, we may attempt to diminish our
problems the best, but possibly the
strong feelings by rationalizing.
most difficult to respond.
Functions and Principles of Emotions
-It is essential that we
identify our real needs
6. We must clarify
and claim them. We
individual needs
must allow our
before solving
reactions and feelings
problems.
to exist and not judge
them.
Functions and Principles of Emotions
-Once feelings are
identified, they must be
7. We need to express
communicated so others
positive feelings and
may know them. It is
communicate negative
essential to express our
ones
feelings so they can be
heard.
Emotions
Management
Strategies
Emotions can
significantly
influence physical
health, and it is
critical to deal
effectively with
the feelings that
accompany the
everyday ups and
downs of life.
1. Use your emotions and bodily responses to
Here are 9 recognize when you are under stress. A racing pulse, dry
Steps to mouth, aching stomach, tight muscles, or muscle pain may
all indicate that something is amiss in your emotional world.
Help
2. Write down your thoughts and feelings about what
Manage is stressing you. Take a daily inventory of your emotions
Your by writing down what you feel and when you may identify
patterns of emotional ups and downs. Write down the
Emotions by thoughts that go with feelings.
Dr. Norman 3. Control whatever aspect of the stress that you can.
Rosenthal, Life presents many situations every day, and you should not
view them in black and white terms- those you can control
Psychiatrist: versus those you cannot. Look for the shades of grey- the
elements you can control when you know what will happen
in a situation, your system can gear up to handle it.
4. Don't make mountains out of
Here are 9 molehills. When a complicated situation
problem, it is vital to assess how bad they real
Steps to before going into panic mode. If you want to
live a low-stress life, don't get all worked up
Help over trivial matters
Manage
Your 5. Redefine the Problem. Your attitude to
stress can affect your health more than the
Emotions
focus of its pressure. If the problem is out of
your control, recognize that and redefine the
problem situation determine which parts you
by Dr. can avoid or handle.
Norman
Rosenthal, 6. Develop behaviors that distract you
Psychiatrist from stress. Anything you do that distracts
you from your focus a while, okay good. For
: example, take a walk or work in the garden.
7. Reach out to a family member. Social relationships right
good for your health, and reaching out to someone about your
Here are 9 stress can improve your outlook. If you lack networks, you may
find it most comfortable to meet others during a shared activity.
Steps to
Help Manage
Your
8. Exercise Regularly. Regular exercise is good, right, your p
Emotions by physical and emotional health. Even moderate exercise can
help reduce stress.
Dr. Norman
Rosenthal,
Psychiatrist:
9. Meditate and Relax. Meditation has a wide variety of
health benefits, and stress reduction is one of the big ones.
THANK YOU
AND
GOBLESS!
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