Ways to Be More Aware of Your Emotions Emotional awareness comes more easily to some people than others.The good news is that it's a skill that anyone can practice.Here are a few ways to help you become more in touch with your emotions.
Notice and name your emotions.
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Name them to yourself.For example,you might say "I feel proud" when a class presentation goes well,"I feel disappointed" when not doing well on a test or "I feel friendly" when sitting with a group at lunch.
Track one emotion.
Pick a familiar emotion—like joy—and track it throughout the day.
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Whenever that emotion shows up,you can simply make a mental note to yourself or put it down in a journal.Notice where you are,who you're with and what you're doing when that emotion is present.(3)
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How many emotions can you name?Try going through the alphabet and thinking of one emotion for each letter.Keep a feelings journal.Take a few minutes each day to write about how you feel and why.Journaling about your experiences and feelings builds emotional awareness.(4)
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Make art,write poetry or compose music that captures a specific emotion you're feeling.
There're lots more you can try,of course.For example,you can try identifying the emotions an artist is trying to convey as you read poetry or listen to music.(5)
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A.Build your emotional vocabulary.
B.They'll help you to know yourself better.
C.Notice how often you feel it and when.
D.Know what we want and make choices.
E.Then recognize how you feel in response.
F.You can also express an emotion creatively.
G.Start by just realizing different emotions as you feel them.