The ObservatoryWhich one? Tell two feelings apart
Irritation or worry, tiredness or low mood? Compare two feelings that look alike and find the word that fits this particular time.
How it works
- A moment that was hard to put into wordsWriteChoose
- Ask the body and the impulseWriteChoose
- Choose the word that fits bestWriteChoose
Think of a moment in the last few days when you felt something but didn't quite know what it was. It doesn't have to have been strong. Often it is the unclear moments that teach the most.
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Why does it work?
Kashdan, Barrett & McKnight, 'Unpacking emotion differentiation', Current Directions in Psychological Science 24(1), 10–16 (2015): a review linking higher emotional differentiation to less destructive coping and less anxiety and depressive symptoms, and discussing interventions. The evidence is largely correlational, and this comparison exercise is an educational application, not a tested method. No diagnosis; if the heaviness lasts a long time, contact healthcare.
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