Emotions Made Simple explains everyday feelings in plain words: what they are, why they show up and what you can do with them. Every article stands on its own, so you can read them in any order. If you’d like a place to begin, these three cover the skills everything else builds on.
Three articles to read first
- The Emotion Wheel: How to Name What You Feel. Putting a precise word on a feeling is the first step to handling it, and research suggests it takes some of the heat out.
- How to Stop Overthinking. How to tell useful thinking from going round in circles, and how to get out of the loop.
- How to Calm Down. Simple ways to settle the body when a feeling is too strong, and habits that make calm more likely.
Then choose a topic
- How to Understand Your Emotions
- How to Manage Anxiety
- How to Deal With Anger
- How to Deal With Sadness
- How to Deal With Guilt and Shame
- How to Deal With Jealousy
- How to Be Happy
- Positive Emotions
A note before you read
These articles are general information, not therapy or medical advice. If a feeling is very strong, lasts for weeks or is getting in the way of your life, please talk to a doctor or a mental health professional. If you ever have thoughts of harming yourself, contact a crisis line straight away. In the United States you can call or text 988.