The feelings wheel is a fantastic tool to use for many occasions. Both writing and noticing your own feelings are my top uses. I greatly recommend it.
This is the feelings wheel by Geoffrey Roberts, shown to me by my therapist. My initial thought was, "what amazing synonyms to use for diverse emotional vocabulary!"
More than that, this wheel is great for understanding your characters inner motivations and reactions to situations. For example, if a character constantly feels helpless, then their overarching characteristics will be that they are fearful.
Characters who are less emotionally aware may use words and act in the inner most circle. Those much more aware of their emotions may describe themselves or express and use words from the outer most circle.
Hopefully you guys find this as helpful as I did! Let me know down in the comments.
Happy Writing!
Carved a pumpkin :D
I got to use a drill to make it. so that was really fun!
Why is this adorable? Cause it is and I love it
BEST NEW YEARS WISHES TO YOU ALL!!
now time to start writing and planning out a story...
mans is danglin' (art and idea by @lovoviii on Twitter! go follow her, her art is pog :D)
"You go do it!"
"Nooo! You!"
"Guys please, can we just- ow! Gary wtf!!"
*cat squabble ensues*
turned on the light in my pitch black bathroom and all 3 of my cats were on their hind legs, in a circle, beating the shit out of each like some secret feline fight club
People need to know these, for a child or not
This also works with an anxious spouse, friend, or family member.
This may seem random, but I feel like someone needs this reminder.
"You are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive that is youer than you." ~Dr. Seuss
Dont let people tell you what you can or can't be. Be who you are best and follow what interests you. Keep it healthy, keep it positive and the most important thing is that you should be happy before anything else. Hydrate, eat, sleep, breathe, go outside, go inside. I want you to be safe and feel safe. I want you to balance your unbalanced life in a way that only you can balance it. You are unique, let yourself flourish in that simple fact.