Emotions!: Making Sense of Your Feelings

by Mary C. Lamia

Overview

Emotions are a powerful and extraordinary part of being human. Your emotions serve as an instant cueing system to inform you about situations and motivate you to take action. Anxiety can sharpen your focus and direct your attention. Pride can lead you to take on something new and challenging. Guilt can motivate you to correct situations that interfere with your relationships. All of your emotions are valuable-they inform you, affect the decisions you make, and can motivate you to reach your goals.

Emotions! Making Sense of Your Feelings will help you gain powerful insight into a significant part of who you are. While your emotional life may feel tumultuous, your emotions are priceless. It's time to figure out just what your emotions are telling you!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433811937
Publisher:	American Psychological Association
Publication date:	08/28/2012
Pages:	146
Sales rank:	528,681
Product dimensions:	5.57(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.28(d)
Age Range:	15 - 18 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Chapter 1 Emotions: The Basics Are All in Your Head 5

Chapter 2 Anxiety Is Your Friend 15

Chapter 3 The Complexity of Fear 23

Chapter 4 Embarrassment: Being Noticed With Regret 31

Chapter 5 Hiding From Shame 39

Chapter 6 The Goodness of Guilt 47

Chapter 7 Pride and Hubris Are Self-defining 55

Chapter 8 Loneliness Has a Purpose 63

Chapter 9 Hope and Recognizing When It's Hopeless 71

Chapter 10 Sadness and Sad Love 79

Chapter 11 Maybe You Should Be Angry 87

Chapter 12 Disgust Can Make You Sick 95

Chapter 13 The Secret Life of Envy 101

Chapter 14 Interest Is More Exciting Than You Think 111

Chapter 15 Happiness Can Make You Smile or Cry 117

Conclusion 125

References 126

Index 137

About the Author 146