We Compare
The crush of conformity from one side and competition from the other- it's trying to simultaneously fit in and stand out.
Comparison
This fuels our passion for exploration and learning, for curiosity and adventure.
Wonder
An almost unbearable and traumatic swirl of shock, incredulity, grief, and powerlessness
Anguish
An intense feeling of deep spiritual connection, pleasure, and appreciation
Joy
Feeling of pleasure or celebration related to our accomplishments or efforts
Pride
Occurs when we want something that another person has
Envy
Inspires the wish to let shine, to acknowledge and to unite.
Awe
We need this like we need air.
Hope
Feeling pleasure often related to the immediate environment or current circumstances
Happiness
An inflated sense of one’s own innate abilities that is tied more to the need for dominance than to actual accomplishments.
Hubris
When we fear losing a relationship or a valued part of a relationship that we already have.
Jealousy
Has the potential to motivate, lead to deep learning, and trigger problem solving.
Confusion
A sense of hopelessness about a person's entire life and future.
Despair
Creating perspective and mindfulness while managing emotional reactivity
Calm
Openness to new learning combined with a balanced and accurate assessment of our contributions, including our strengths, imperfections, and opportunities for growth
Humility
The thought pattern of: "What mean and critical thing am I rehearsing saying to this person?"
Resentment
A cognitive openness to engaging with a topic or experience.
Interest
"To be human is to know ___"
Sadness
The feeling of completeness, appreciation, and "enoughness" that we experience when our needs are satisfied
Contentment
The shame-based fear of being ordinary
Narcissism
The enjoyment of another's success.
Freudenfreude
The shortest-duration emotion, rarely lasting more than a few seconds.
Suprise!
Consists of three foundational elements: loss, longing, and feeling lost
Grief
An emotion that reflects our deep appreciation for what we value, what brings meaning to our lives, and what makes us feel connected to ourselves and others
Gratitude
This is positively associated with self-esteem and negatively associated with shame-proneness
Authentic Pride