Purpose of emotions
Why do we feel emotions
Help us communicate with others
Your friend just jumped out at you from around the corner
Fear/Surprise
Happy
Yellow
What is Emotional Agility?
Being emotional agile means being able to recognize our thoughts, memories, and emotions for what they are, and live with them in a way that is consistent with our values.
What is bottling?
Bottling is when you suppress your true emotions, Instead of venting and telling people how you actually feel.
What is the purpose of the emotion Fear
Fear is used as an instinct for survival
You touch wet food when emptying the sink
Disgust
Content
Green
Sally does not like her job because she is underpaid. Despite her frustration, she continues to work there instead of getting a job that she likes. What step of emotional agility is Sally not succeeding in?
Showing up.
What is brooding?
Brooding is when when you overthink or obsess over a certain situation.
What is the center of all emotion
Vulnerability
Mapping body emotions: You feel energized, as if your entire body is activated
Happiness
Nervous
Red
Kevin decided at the age of 45 to go back to school. Despite his discomfort of being older than everyone else, he still pursues what he is passionate about. What step of emotional agility is Kevin succeeding in?
Walking your why.
Nelly got into an argument with her best friend, when she got home from school her parents asked her what was wrong, and she ignored them and went to her room. Is Nelly bottling or brooding?
Bottling
What is the purpose of emotions
Give need or emotion they give emotion or need
apping body emotions: After losing something special to you, you feel as if your limbs are slower and less active. There is a slight activation in your chest and your eyes.
Sadness
Touched
Green
Jerry has a big test coming up that he wants to do well on. Instead of playing video games in his free time, he chooses to study for it. He feels confident in doing well on the test because he prioritized studying. What step of emotional agility is Jerry succeeding in?
Moving on.
Randall just got a job promotion, and he is extremely happy and excited to tell his friends about it. Despite his excitement to tell them, he remembers a time when they shut him down. Because of this, he keeps the news to himself. Is Randall bottling or brooding?
Bottling
Where are emotions felt in the brain
The cerebral cortex
Mapping emotions on the body: You feel as if there is more activity in your upper body and arms, more specifically your fists.
Anger
Morose
Blue
Karen went to her local bakery. When she saw that they raised the prices, she got frustrated towards the employee and snapped at them. Instead of taking a moment to process, she let her emotions get the best of her. What step of emotional agility is Karen not succeeding in?
Stepping out.
Wendy had a soccer game this past weekend and she and her team lost very badly. Even though the mistake she made was small, she kept blaming herself for the loss of the game. Is Wendy bottling or brooding?
Brooding