CHAPTER NINE Expressing Emotions

EXPRESSING EMOTIONS
CHAPTER NINE –
WHAT’S YOUR EQ?
HOW CAN I EXPRESS MY
EMOTIONS IN A POSITIVE
WAY?
WHAT IS EMOTIONS?
From Meriam –Webster From Oxford
a conscious mental reaction ( a natural instinctive state of
as anger or fear) subjectively experienced mind derived from one’s circumstances,
as a strong feeling usually directed mood , or relationships with others.
toward a specific object and typically
accompanied by physiological and
behavioral changes in the body.
THREE ASPECTS OF
EMOTIONS
COGNITIVE ASPECTS
Theorists are in agreement that refers to your evaluation of the
describing emotions is a process that is event or situation. It is your personal
not as simple as we think. Emotions are interpretation ; hence , it is subjective.
not simply feelings , although we
casually interchange them in everyday Example:
language. “It is scarry.”
“ I feel funny.”
PHYSICAL ASPECT BEHAVIORAL ASPECT
is what goes on inside your body . It is it is the outward expression of
physiological . In the language of the emotion. Being surprised might lead you
psychologists , it is an automatic arousal to drop your jaw , widen your eyes , or
or response. scream.
EXAMPLE ( if you are anxious)
Increased heart rate , cold hands , or
sweating.
PSYCHOLOGISTS HAVE MORE DETAILED
ACCOUNTS OF EMOTIONS.
PAUL EKMAN(1980)
did a study using photographs of different facial expressions. This led him to identify
six basic human emotions that are apparent cross-culturally. These emotions are as
follows: anger , disgust, fear , happiness , sadness, and surprise.
ROBERT PLUTCHIK also identified primary emotions but in terms of opposites
fear ------------- anger Anticipation ------------ surprise
Joy ------------- disgust Sadness --------------- acceptance
HANSON (2012) recognized the importance of being aware of the many emotions that humans express
and the words which to describe them. He listed different emotions in his book, BRILLIANT
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE it helps to know these emotions so you can differentiate them ,
understand different expressions , and be able to make the appropriate response to a given
situation.
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Handling emotions is a key aspects of emotional intelligence.
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE – is awareness of

one’s and ability to understand the emotions of
others. It involves managing emotions and applying
them to enhance good thinking processes like
reasoning , solving problems, and even handling
stress.
SALOVEY AND MAYER’S
THEORY
PETER SALOVEY and JOHN D. MAYER (1990)
define emotions as organized responses
(physiological , cognitive , experiential , and motivational
) to internal and external events that may have positive or
negative effects on the adjustment of an individual.
define emotional intelligence as “the subset of social
intelligence that involves the ability to monitor one’s own
and other’s feelings and emotions , to discriminate
among them and use this information to guide one’s
thinking and actions.
He believed that having good EQ has positive
effects on mental health. Having good EQ means that you
have are aware of your feelings and are open to
experiences.
GOLEMAN’S THEORY
DANIEL GOLEMAN (1995)
popularized and expanded the theory
developed by Salovey and Mayer in his
book, Emotional Intelligence. He
included the role of social skills in the
process of establishing meaningful
relationships and recognized meaningful
relationships as having a good effect on
an individual’s growth.
FIVE DOMAINS OF E.I.
ACCORDING TO GOLEMAN
1. Self-awareness 2. Self-management
Awareness of your emotions: knowing This is handling emotions effectively.
what you feel and why you are feeling For Goleman, troubling emotions cause
it. Being aware gives you a basis for stress. Managing distressing emotions
making decisions. It is also a good allow as you to do something so they
source of intuition and lets you know won’t badly affect you or your
what to do based on what you feel. functioning.
3. Motivation 4. Empathy
This is making use of your It means understanding and
emotions to continue what you are doing mirroring what others are feeling.
to achieve your goals , even in the face 5. SOCIAL SKILLS
of difficulties.
Goleman points out that every emotion
has a function. Emotions help you make
connections and establish relationships.
You develop skills needed in being people
to have meaningful relationships. You get
to inspire other people and lift them up as
well.
EFFECTIVE WAYS OF
MANAGING EMOTIONS
2. Take a moment to consider your
1. Keep your emotions in check
feelings , especially distressing ones.
ask yourself these questions: This gives you time to think and
understand what you are feeling and be
What am I feeling? able to consider emotional responses
toward this person? appropriate for the situation.
this situation ?
3. Handle your anger well 4. Keep a positive attitude
Rather than redirecting actions to Striving for happiness and success
others , do something to yourself to involves encountering struggles . Often
relieve tension. Simple acts can create a our emotions easily get affected when
significant difference. things go wrong. Sadness , frustration ,
anger , and fear can get the best of us
that we miss out on the good in life. We
forget that there are many things in
life to be grateful for.

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