At first glance, the term “emotions” seems simple. In fact, many people even conflate it with “feelings.” But what does the term actually mean, and is it as simple as we tend to think?
However, emotions play a central role in human lives and relationships and, for many people, form a pillar of human experience. They can run the gamut between positive and negative, and they ultimately influence—to some extent—most people’s overall health and well-being.1
Emotions also have the potential to affect the decisions we make. As a result, much can be gained by cultivating a better understanding of what emotions are in general and how they shape individual lives in particular.
One key to developing healthy and resilient approaches to processing emotions is called emotion regulation.
Emotional self-care can encompass any actions you take to cope with stress, express emotions, and foster positive feelings about life.
Dogs with depression can exhibit similar symptoms to humans with depression. Learning more about dog depression may enable you to help your pet receive effective treatment if necessary.
The term happiness can encompass well-being, health, human flourishing, eudaemonia, hedonism, subjective well-being, psychological well-being, contentment, and more.
According to the APA, disgust is defined as a strong aversion toward a smell, touch, person, or behavior that is considered “morally repugnant” to the person experiencing disgust. Although disgust might have first evolved for beneficial reasons, it can also have downsides—particularly when it is extreme, occurs in inappropriate circumstances, or interrupts daily functioning.
Sadness, according to the American Psychological Association, is “an emotional state of unhappiness, ranging in intensity.” Although sadness often has negative connotations, it can have positive effects in moments of need.
Emotions play a central role in human lives and relationships and, for many people, form a pillar of human experience. Much can be gained by cultivating a better understanding of what emotions are in general and how they shape individual lives in particular.
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