Half the battle in successfully managing your emotions during a job search or career change process is recognizing and naming what you’re feeling. Most of us can hardly think of a dozen or so feelings, yet there are many, many more. As you begin to name what you feel, this list of feelings, each one arrayed in a group of similar but different feelings, will help you expand your awareness of the depth and breadth of all that you feel in the context of any given day: happy:
- prosperous
- festive
- cheerful
- brisk
- generous
- pleased
- calm
- pleased
- relaxation
- With peace of mind
- Thankful
- comfortable
- cheery
- cheerful
- Satisfied
- comfortable
- Inspired
- calm
- satisfied
- jolly
- Surprised
- contented
- delightful
- brilliant
- jump
- cheery
- Lusty
- cheery
- cheerful
- with a great happiness
- excited
- cheerful
- cheerful
- excited
- Upbeat
- cheery
- security
yearning:
- anxiety
- serious
- eager
- excited
- excited
- proud
- avid
- excited
- excited
- willing
- intention
Doubtful:
- Defeated
- Hopeless
- skeptical
- hesitant
- Inconclusive
- suspecious
- elusive
- puzzled
- non-believer
- doubting
- pessimist
- Uncertain
- helpless
- weak
- wobbling
- hesitant
- Questioning
physical:
- Alive
- paralyzed
- tense
- gasped
- repulsed
- exhausted
- Empty
- sluggish
- tense
- feisty
- stretched
- weak
- hollow
- strong
- exhausting
- frozen
- sweaty
- nauseated
- taut
sad:
- ashamed
- boring
- calm
- blah
- embarrassed
- sad
- choked up
- depressed
- depressing
- compassionate
- heavy
- the heart
- surly
- worried
- will
- at ease
- grim
- Disappointed
- in the dumps
- friendly
- indignant
- a little
- shameful
- frustrated
- depression
- unhappy
- depressed
- Moody
- Useless
- shocking
- sad
- invaluable
- depressed
- out of sorts
Harm:
- pain
- Heart broken
- Pathetic
- doomed
- injured
- suffering
- cold
- isolated
- tortured
- crushed
- Single
- anxiety
- Desperate
- hurt
- depressing
- hurt
affectionate:
violent
scared:
annoyed
angry:
- Upset
- frustrated
- hurt
- embarrassed
- smoke
- provocation
- warrior
- grouchy
- discontent
- stunned
- grieve
- stubborn
- bitter
- indignant
- surly
- boiling
- angry
- grim
- Confused
- inflamed
- angry
- pass
- angry
- angry
- annoyed
Fearless:
- wide
- determined
- And in
- brave
- encourage
- proud
- Confident
- Hardy
- Reassuring
- brave
- impulsive
- Believe
- boldness
- independent
interested:
Absorbs
diverse:
boring
Print this list and try to review it one or more times per day to expand your awareness of how you feel and build your emotional vocabulary. The more you know about your feelings, the more prepared you will be to deal with them safely and appropriately throughout your career.
