Feelings: The role of emotions in human experience
Myth: Feelings are completely irrational and have no basis in reality
Facts
Feelings are emotional responses in different situations of life
Understanding feelings: Emotional responses humans experience
Feelings are reactions to different situations
Thoughts
Or stimuli
Feelings are an essential part of human nature
Influence of feelings: Impact on decisions, behaviors, and interactions
Feelings influence our decisions and choices
Feelings shape our behaviors and actions
Feelings affect our interactions with others
Positive and negative feelings: Range of emotional experiences
Feelings can be positive
Such as happiness and love
Feelings can be negative
Such as sadness and anger
Roots of feelings: Past experiences, thoughts, and interpretation
Feelings are often rooted in past experiences
Feelings can be influenced by our thoughts and beliefs
Feelings are shaped by our interpretation of the environment
Importance of acknowledging feelings: Impact on emotional and communicational well-being
Ignoring feelings can lead to emotional problems
Ignoring feelings can lead to communicational problems
Value of feelings: Signals about needs, desires, and concerns
Feelings can provide valuable information about our needs
Feelings can reveal our desires and aspirations
Feelings can signal our concerns and worries