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While many people use "feeling" and "emotion" interchangeably, they differ significantly. A key difference is that feelings are consciously experienced, while emotions can manifest consciously or subconsciously. Some may go years without fully understanding their emotions.
There are six universally recognized emotions: happiness, sadness, fear, disgust, surprise, anger.
As for our feelings, one could name: love, joy, guilt...

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How Much Joy Is in Your Day?

Recently attended a workshop on emotional intelligence. We discussed emotions and found that positive ones are far rarer than negative ones. Evolutionarily, joy doesn’t aid survival—fear and anxiety do.

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Not All Emotions Are Equally Useful: Understanding Authentic vs. Racket Feelings

Why do some emotions feel unproductive? Explore the difference between authentic and racket feelings and how they shape our lives. Learn how authentic emotions resolve conflicts and why racket feelings - like misplaced anger or sadness - can leave problems unfinished.

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How Much Joy Is in Your Day?

Not All Emotions Are Equally Useful: Understanding Authentic vs. Racket Feelings

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