Plutchik's Wheel of Emotions: Feelings Wheel

Overview

• Emotions can be complex and overwhelming.
• Plutchik's Wheel of Emotions, also known as the Feelings Wheel, helps to navigate and understand emotions.
• It aids in growing emotional literacy, a foundation for emotional intelligence.

What is Plutchik's Wheel of Emotions?

• Created by Robert Plutchik in 1980.
• Represents how emotions are related, proposing 8 primary emotions: joy, sadness, acceptance, disgust, fear, anger, surprise, and anticipation.
• Emotions are grouped into polar opposites:
  • Joy vs Sadness
  • Fear vs Anger
  • Anticipation vs Surprise
  • Disgust vs Trust

Elements of the Wheel

• Primary Emotions: Anger, Anticipation, Joy, Trust, Fear, Surprise, Sadness, Disgust.
• Opposites: Each primary emotion has a polar opposite.
• Intensity: Intensity increases towards the center of the wheel and is indicated by color darkness.
  • Example: Anger can range from annoyance to rage.
• Combinations: Emotions can combine to form complex feelings, e.g., anticipation + joy = optimism.

Using the Emotion Wheel

1. Identify emotions by taking a breath and asking, "What am I feeling?"
2. Use the wheel to find corresponding emotions.
3. Notice the intensity and consider the emotions' messages.
4. Recognize that multiple emotions can occur simultaneously.
5. Use the interactive wheel to further understand emotions.

Plutchik's Wheel vs The Feelings Wheel

• Plutchik's Wheel: 8 primary emotions, focuses on relationships and intensities.
• Feelings Wheel by Gloria Willcox: 6 basic emotions subdivided into 72 feelings.

Teaching Emotional Literacy

• Important for children to understand emotions.
• Use materials like Pixar's "Inside Out" to engage children.

Practical Application

• Download a free 44-page eBook for activities and exercises.

Six Seconds Model of Emotional Intelligence

• Emotions serve a functional purpose, aiding survival and thriving.
• Six Seconds model complements Plutchik's by focusing on action based on emotional understanding.

Upcoming Events and Resources

• Includes webinars and live streams on emotional intelligence.

Additional Tools and Activities

• Encourage exploring more through available resources like the EQ eBook, model explanations, and interactive tools.

Conclusion

• Emphasizing the role of emotions in personal development and interpersonal relationships.
• Importance of emotional intelligence in navigating life's challenges.