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The Feeling Wheel.
The ability to specifically identify and label your own emotions is a fundamental building block of emotional intelligence. Research shows that people who develop a robust emotional vocabulary can communicate the exact intensity and nature of their experiences. On the flip side, relying on broad, general terms can make it much harder to express what is truly going on internally. Expanding your emotional vocabulary to be highly specific is incredibly beneficial; it helps you regulate your emotions more effectively, making you less likely to react aggressively or engage in unhelpful coping mechanisms (like overconsumption) when you face stressful moments.
Key Takeaways & Next Steps:
Treat it as a Guide
The wheel contains 72 feelings, but remember, it is not an exhaustive list of every complex human emotion. Use it simply as a supportive starting point to help put words to your internal experiences.
Embrace Complexity
Human emotions are layered and not mutually exclusive. It is completely normal to experience a combination of different feelings at once, even feeling positive and difficult emotions simultaneously.
Use it in the Moment
While you can reflect on the wheel at any time, it is often most effective when you are actively experiencing an emotion.
Meet the Coach.
Paul Gagnon, ACC ICF Certified Coach | MYcoach. When using The Feeling Wheel, I want you to remember this incredibly powerful phrase: "You cannot heal what you cannot feel." I highly recommend keeping a photo of this wheel on your phone so it's always ready in the heat of the moment! Use it as a friendly, supportive guide to safely pinpoint your exact emotions, build a kind inner voice, and allow tough feelings to just exist without fighting them. Treat this framework as an extension of our coaching—a daily habit to help you replace reactive stress with cognitive clarity and elevate your leadership presence. Smiles & Coffee, - Paul
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What people are saying
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Paul is very professional, honest and delivers feedback with clarity and respect. Beyond his professionalism, what impressed me the most was his human approach and remarkable ability to connect with people on a genuine level making every discussion insightful.
Assistant Director, HR Policy and Programs
It has been an absolute pleasure working with Paul. He is professional, kind, knowledgeable, and supportive. His coaching skills are top-notch. He has the ability to create an environment that enables empowerment and growth.
Manager, Organizational Development.
Paul challenged us to go deeper than standard frameworks and explore what it means to lead with intention under pressure and build psychological safety. Instead of just "managing" stress, I learned to view emotions as vital data...
Participant | Emotional Intelligence Masterclass
Feeling Wheel organizes emotions into six core groups
You can navigate this supportive tool in two helpful directions: Moving Outward: If you know your general mood (like feeling "sad"), move to the outer bands of the wheel to discover the specific nuance of that feeling (such as feeling "ignored"). Moving Inward: If you feel a specific way (like feeling "inadequate"), gently trace it back toward the center to discover its deeper root (which might be "fear" or "rejection").
Direct reflection at the moment
Direct reflection at the moment. Use the wheel to investigate the exact emotions you are feeling right now.
Daily reflection
Daily reflection. Set aside a quiet moment to review the events of your day.
Long-term reflection
The wheel is also a wonderful, powerful tool for exploring deeper emotions that have lingered over a longer period.
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