Every feeling tells me something. This portal maps the emotional landscape by family and the specific feelings within each group. Begin with the feeling you already recognise, or with the family that feels closest to what you are experiencing.
Feelings without a link are part of the index and will be added as posts are completed.
Happy feelings
Tells me something is right. Something aligns with who I am and what I value.
Accepted — Aroused — Cheeky — Content — Confident — Courageous — Creative — Curious — Energetic — Free — Hopeful — Inspired — Interested — Intimate — Inquisitive — Joyful — Loving — Optimistic — Peaceful — Playful — Powerful — Proud — Respected — Sensitive — Successful — Thankful — Trusting — Valued
Surprised feelings
Tells me something unexpected has happened. I need a moment to adjust.
Amazed — Astonished — Awe — Confused — Disillusioned — Dismayed — Eager — Excited — Perplexed — Shocked — Startled — Surprised — Unfocused
Bad feelings
Tells me something is off. I am out of balance and need to pay attention.
Apathetic — Bad — Bored — Busy — Confused — Embarrassed — Out of Control — Overwhelmed — Pressured — Rushed — Sleepy — Stressed — Tired
Fearful feelings
Tells me something feels unsafe, uncertain, or exposed.
Anxious — Excluded — Fearful — Frightened — Helpless — Inadequate — Inferior — Insecure — Insignificant — Persecuted — Rejected — Scared — Threatened — Weak — Worried — Worthless
Angry feelings
Tells me something is unjust, or a boundary has been crossed.
Aggressive — Annoyed — Bitter — Critical — Dismissive — Disrespected — Distant — Frustrated — Furious — Hostile — Humiliated — Indignant — Infuriated — Jealous — Let down — Mad — Numb — Provoked — Resentful — Ridiculed — Skeptical — Violated — Withdrawn
Disgusted feelings
Tells me something conflicts with my values or sense of what is acceptable.
Appalled — Awful — Detestable — Disappointed — Disapproving — Disgusted — Embarrassed — Hesitant — Horrified — Judgmental — Nauseated — Repelled — Revolted
Sad feelings
Tells me I have lost something, or that something matters deeply to me.
Abandoned — Ashamed — Depressed — Despair — Empty — Fragile — Grief — Guilty — Hurt — Inferior — Isolated — Lonely — Powerless — Remorseful — Victimized — Vulnerable