Feelings chart

unpleasantmore energy

flooded: So much feeling at once that you can’t think or take anything else in.; An argument gets loud, and you can no longer follow what the other person is saying.
terrified: Fear at full strength. Your whole body is set on getting away.; A car swerves into your lane at speed.
panic: Sudden fear that takes over the body, with a pounding heart, short breath and an urge to run.; You reach for your wallet in a crowd and the pocket is empty.
furious: Anger at full strength, close to boiling over.; You find out someone lied to you for months.
angry: Something is wrong or unfair, and you want to push back against it.; Someone takes credit for work you did.
overloaded: More noise, light, people or demands than you can take in.; A bright, crowded store with music playing while someone asks you questions.
scared: Something feels like a threat, and your body is getting ready for it.; You hear a noise downstairs when you thought you were alone.
frantic: Rushing and scrambling, with fear driving the hurry.; You’re ten minutes late and can’t find your keys.
jealous: Someone else has, or might take, something you want to have or keep.; A close friend starts spending most of their time with someone new.
frustrated: You keep trying and something keeps blocking you.; The same error comes back after the third fix.
tense: Tight in the body and braced for something.; Your shoulders are up near your ears before a hard conversation.
anxious: Uneasy about something that might go wrong, often with no clear target.; A knot in your stomach on Sunday night.
ashamed: You feel that something is wrong with you as a person, and you want to hide.; You remember something you said years ago and want to disappear.
worried: Your mind keeps returning to one thing that could go badly.; Someone is an hour late and hasn’t answered.
embarrassed: Other people saw you slip, and you feel exposed.; You call someone by the wrong name in front of a group.
wired: Keyed up and unable to settle, even when you’re tired.; Midnight after a long day, and your mind is still running.
annoyed: Mildly bothered by something that keeps going.; Someone nearby is tapping a pen.
impatient: You want something to move faster than it is moving.; The line hasn’t moved in five minutes.
nervous: Jittery before something uncertain that matters to you.; Waiting to be called in for an interview.
restless: Unable to stay still or stay with one thing.; You get up from your desk four times in ten minutes.
hurt: Someone’s words or actions caused you pain.; A friend jokes about something you’re sensitive about.
disappointed: Something you hoped for didn’t happen.; The plan you were looking forward to gets cancelled.
lonely: You want connection and don’t have it, whether or not people are around.; A room full of people talking, and nobody you can talk to.
guilty: You did something you believe was wrong, and you want to put it right.; You snapped at someone who was trying to help.
helpless: Something bad is happening and nothing you do seems to change it.; Someone you love is in pain and you can’t fix it.
bored: Nothing here holds your attention, and you want something that does.; A meeting about something that has nothing to do with you.
discouraged: You’ve lost some of your confidence that the effort will pay off.; Weeks of practice and no sign of getting better.
stuck: You can’t start, can’t stop or can’t switch, even though you want to.; You’ve meant to send one email all day and still haven’t.
sad: Something is lost or missing, and you feel the weight of it.; A good friend moves away.
hopeless: You can’t picture things getting better.; Every option you think of looks like it will fail.
gloomy: A low, grey mood that tints everything.; The third dark, wet day in a row, and nothing sounds good.
tired: Low on energy and in need of rest.; The end of a long day on your feet.
drained: Your energy has been used up by people, noise or effort.; You get home from a party and can’t talk to anyone.
weary: Worn down by something that has gone on too long.; The fourth week of the same problem.
empty: Hollow inside, as if nothing is there to feel.; Something you’d normally enjoy does nothing for you.
numb: Feeling is switched off. Things that should register don’t.; You get bad news and notice no reaction at all.
burnt out: Exhausted for weeks or longer, with skills and tolerance you normally have gone missing.; A weekend of rest makes no difference.
shut down: Your system has gone offline. Speaking, moving and deciding all become hard.; After too much input you go silent and can’t answer simple questions.
depressed: Heavy and low for longer than a passing mood, with little interest in anything.; Things you usually like feel like work, and you’d rather stay in bed.
flat: No highs and no lows. Nothing moves you much either way.; Good news and bad news land the same.

pleasantmore energy

ecstatic: Joy at full strength, almost too much to hold.; The thing you wanted most for years comes true.
elated: Lifted high by something that went very well.; You open the letter and it says yes.
exhilarated: A rush of energy and joy from speed, height or risk.; Coasting down a long hill on a bike.
excited: Full of energy about something good that’s coming or happening.; The night before a trip you’ve been planning.
lively: Animated and quick, with energy to spare.; You’re talking fast and laughing with friends.
passionate: Something matters to you intensely, and it drives you.; Explaining the subject you love most to someone who asked.
energetic: Your body has plenty of fuel and wants to move.; You wake up rested and want to get going.
playful: In the mood for fun, jokes and games.; You start a silly voice and can’t stop.
eager: You want to begin and can hardly wait.; A new tool arrives and you open the box at the door.
curious: You want to find out more.; You notice something odd and have to look it up.
enthusiastic: Keen on something and glad to put energy into it.; You volunteer for the part of the project nobody else wanted.
joyful: Strong, bright happiness that wants to show.; You’re singing in the car.
alive: Awake to everything, with your senses sharp.; Cold air on your face at the top of a climb.
inspired: Something has given you an idea and the urge to make or do something with it.; You leave a concert wanting to go home and play.
absorbed: So far into something that time and everything else drop away.; You look up from a project and three hours have gone.
proud: Pleased with something you did, or with who you are.; You finish something hard and want to show it to someone.
hopeful: You can picture things going well.; The first good result after a long run of bad ones.
delighted: A burst of pleasure, often at a surprise.; A friend you haven’t seen in years turns up at the door.
cheerful: In a light, bright mood that’s easy to share.; You’re whistling while you make breakfast.
happy: Things are good and you feel good.; An ordinary afternoon with people you like.
interested: Something has your attention and you want to stay with it.; You keep reading past the part you needed.
amused: Something strikes you as funny.; A cat misjudges a jump.
grateful: You notice something good that came to you, and you feel thankful for it.; Someone clears the snow from your path without being asked.
confident: You trust yourself to handle what’s in front of you.; You walk into the room knowing your material.
secure: Sure of your place, with nothing to defend.; You disagree with a friend and know the friendship is fine.
satisfied: You have enough, or you did enough.; A finished job, done properly.
relieved: A weight has lifted because something you feared didn’t happen or is over.; The test results come back clear.
loved: You know someone cares about you as you are.; Someone remembers a small thing you told them weeks ago.
tender: Soft and caring toward someone or something.; Watching a child fall asleep.
content: At ease with things as they are, wanting nothing more.; A cup of coffee and nowhere to be.
gentle: Soft and unhurried, with no wish to push.; You lower your voice around someone who’s had a hard day.
safe: Nothing here can hurt you, and your guard can come down.; Home, with the door locked and someone you trust nearby.
relaxed: Loose in the body, with nothing pressing.; The second day of a vacation.
cozy: Warm, sheltered and comfortable.; Under a blanket while it rains outside.
comfortable: At ease in your body and with where you are.; Old clothes and your own chair.
peaceful: Still inside, with no conflict anywhere.; Early morning by the water before anyone else is up.
quiet: Low and still, with little going on inside.; Sitting alone after everyone has gone to bed.
mellow: Easygoing and soft around the edges.; A slow evening with music on.
calm: Steady. Nothing is stirring you up.; Your breathing is slow and even.
serene: Deep, clear calm that little could disturb.; Watching the light change over still water.