* Range of Emotions *

arranged loosely from the best feeling ones to the worst feeling ones (compiled from various sources and personal experience)

Note:  This list offers a starting point for understanding the range of your emotions.  People can apply the same word to different feeling.

           For some people the same feeling may feel different than for others.  Each of us is unique.

           Feel around for yourself to discover what feels better and what feels worse -- seek feelings of RELIEF.

1.          Joy/Knowledge/Empowerment/Freedom/Love/Appreciation/Bliss

2.        Passion/Pride/Sexual Excitement/Hilarity/Accomplishment

3.        Enthusiasm/Eagerness/Happiness/Desire

4.        Positive Expectation/Belief/Faith

5.        Romance/Optimism – expecting the best

6.        Hopefulness – desire with the expectation that I can do it/of fulfillment

7.        Contentment – satisfaction /Amusement

8.        Boredom – weary & restless because it is uninteresting (often result of repeated exposure to the same feelings)

9.        Pessimism – expecting the worst

10.    Frustration – all efforts are in vain /Irritation -- annoyed /Impatience – restless or short of temper

11.    Feeling Overwhelmed – overcome by superior force, too much

12.    Disappointment – defeated in expectation, not expecting fulfilment

13.    Doubt – uncertainty that interferes with decision making, unsure

14.    Worry- concerned about something impending/anticipated /Sympathy/Compassion

15.    Blame – find fault, place responsibility for

16.    Discouragement – lose spirit regarding a specific task /Fatigue/Shy

17.    Greed/Anger – displeasure, negative feeling toward

18.    Revenge – get someone back, get even

19.    Hatred – extreme negative feelings toward /Rage – loss of self-control due to a surge of strong displeasure

20.    Jealousy

21.    Insecurity/Guilt/Unworthiness/Shame/Loneliness/Sadness

22.    Fear/Grief/Depression/Despair/Powerlessness/Hopelessness/Superstition