Language of Life, continued

The following words describe how you are likely to feel when your needs are NOT being met:

afraid, disgusted, intense
aggravated, disheartened, irate
agitated, dismayed, irked
alarmed, displeased, irritated
aloof, jealous, angry, distressed
jittery, anguished, disturbed, annoyed
leery, apathetic, lethargic, apprehensive
edgy, aroused, embarrassed, lonely
ashamed, mad, miserable, exhausted
bitter, blah, fearful, bored
frightened, frustrated, numb
cold, guilty, perplexed, dejected
puzzled, despairing, reluctant, hostile
repelled, restless, disappointed, sad,
scared, impatient, hurt, discouraged etc.

These words accurately describe genuine feeling, without offering an interpretation of the actions of others. Rosenberg states, "By developing a vocabulary of feelings that allows us to connect
clearly and specifically name or identify our emotions, we can connect more easily with one another. Allowing ourselves to be vulnerable by expressing feelings can help resolve conflicts."