TALKING ABOUT EMOTIONS

WHAT IS AN EMOTION? Emotions are subjective experiences that arise spontaneously and unconsciously in response to the environment around us. Emotions have two components: - Physical reaction (rapid heartbeat, etc) - Conscious experience or feeling. Emotions are complex and have both physical and mental components. Generally researchers agree that emotions have the following parts: Subjective feelings, physiological responses (body) and expressive behavior. Emotions can rule your life – or you can control them. It’s worthwhile learning to control them, just so you can respond rationally in tough situations, and not allow your thoughts to drag you down into despair and depression. It’s a much lovelier life when you’re in control!