Think You Know How You Feel? Bet You Can’t Name More Than Five Emotions Right Now

When you're feeling overwhelmed, emotionally foggy, or stuck in survival mode, it’s easy to default to phrases like “I’m fine,” “I’m just tired,” or “I don’t know what’s wrong with me.”

But what if the real issue isn’t what’s wrong—

What if it’s simply that you don’t have the words yet?

Why Naming Your Emotions Changes Everything

One of the most powerful tools I teach is this:

“Name it to tame it.”

When you can name your emotions, you start to feel more in control—not of the situation, but of your internal world. And your nervous system begins to calm. Your mind clears.

Try This: A Simple but Eye-Opening Exercise

Surprisingly, many people don’t know how to separate their thoughts from their feelings.

That’s why this first step is so important:

Step 1: Download the Feeling Words List below.

Step 2: Circle all the words that resonate with how you're feeling right now (Forgive me, I noticed some misspellings after I uploaded the image).

Step 3: Notice the emotions that surprise you.

This isn’t about analyzing or fixing. It’s about getting honest with what’s inside—and giving those feelings a name.

Sit With What You Found

Here’s a gentle reflection prompt to help you process:

Which three emotions surprised you the most?

What might they be asking from you right now?

Can you sit with them instead of pushing them away?

This is how we begin to move from survival into healing—from feeling stuck into becoming unstuck.

You can print it, circle your feelings, and keep it nearby during stressful days or hard conversations.

It’s a small act of self-awareness that opens the door to deeper emotional healing.

Need help navigating your feelings or reconnecting with yourself? Feel free to reach out to me!