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Emotion Wheel

Here are 8 core emotions, each in 3 intensities. Based on Robert Plutchik's model (1980). Hover or click a segment and I'll tell you what the emotion signals and what to do with it. A self-awareness tool; if an emotion lingers for weeks, that's a reason to see a specialist.

EcstasyJoySerenityAdmirationTrustAcceptanceTerrorFearAnxietyAmazementSurpriseDistractionGriefSadnessPensivenessDisgustDislikeBoredomRageAngerIrritationVigilanceAnticipationInterestEcstasyJoySerenityAdmirationTrustAcceptanceTerrorFearAnxietyAmazementSurpriseDistractionGriefSadnessPensivenessDisgustDislikeBoredomRageAngerIrritationVigilanceAnticipationInterest
Pick an emotion

Click any segment of the wheel. I'll tell you what that emotion is saying and how to meet it gently.