Put Your Emotions to Work Step 1 of 5 20% The Truth About Emotions “The chemicals that are running our body and our brain are the same chemicals that are involved in emotion. And that says to me that . . . we’d better pay more attention to emotions with respect to health.” — Candace Pert, internationally recognized neuroscientist and author of Molecules of Emotion Many people think of emotions as something intangible that seem to come out of nowhere. In this lesson, we look at what emotions actually are. Understanding just how tangible emotions are will powerfully support your Emotional Intelligence. How Do You Handle Your Emotions at Work?Take this quick emotional self assessment and reflect on your current emotional position. Your answers will not be retained on this page once you complete this partial sample lesson. You will have the option of having your results emailed to you at the end of the lesson. How do you handle your feelings at work when you are upset about something? I don’t readily know what to do. True False I speak up. True False I don’t say anything. True False I talk to other people about it. True False I hold it in until I erupt. True False How do you handle your feelings at work when someone is upset with you? I don’t respond. True False I apologize sincerely. True False I apologize but feel resentful. True False I try to have a conversation and fix it. True False Are you comfortable with strong emotions? Yes No Which emotions do you not like to feel? Anger Sadness Fear Joy Shame OtherOther Emotions DefinedEach primary emotion is bringing you a particular message. It also has a physical activation and an energetic component. It helps to think of the energy of each emotion as moving in a direction. For example, fear is inward moving, it makes your body contract. Joy is outward moving, it is expansive and makes you feel open. What follows is a list of the seven Primary Emotions and essential information about them: The meaning – some will cover both the instinctual and primary versions Common Issues How it manifests in the body The type of action it wants you to take Feelings that are based on the emotion As you read through the definition of each emotion, try to recall a time when you felt that emotion and the sensations you experienced in your body. Reading Material - Download Lesson 1 Handout The Universal Language List of Emotions Send ResultsIf you would like a copy of your self assessment emailed to you, please use the email field below and we will send the results of your reflection exercise directly to your inbox.Primary Email Δ Instructor-Led Course 8-Weeks Online Learn More What’s Included 16 hrs Est. Course-time 36 On-Demand Videos 4 Live Online Events Enroll Now
