It might seem overly simple, but taking the time to look at a feeling chart, and know what the words ACTUALLY mean will allow you to expand your understanding of your own nuanced emotions. Having the ability to identify feelings increases the understanding of YOU inner world. When a feeling has a name, and meaning, it gives you power to manage it with the next few tips that will be coming (notice I did not say control). Then you can address what the cause was—but I’m getting ahead of myself.