EMOTIONAL STABILITY FOR A STRESS FREE LIFE.pptx

EMOTIONAL STABILITY FOR A STRESS FREE LIFE

1. EMOTIONAL STABILITY FOR A STRESS FREE LIFE MRS.T.USHARANI,MBA MPHIL, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BBA, E.M.G YADAVA WOMEN'S COLLEGE,MADURAI-14

2. Emotion The term "emotion" encompasses a broad range of feelings, states, and changes that occur in response to stimuli, both internal and external. Emotions can be categorized in various ways, depending on the theoretical perspective. A common approach is to start with basic (or primary) emotions, which are considered universal and biologically driven, and then explore more complex (or secondary) emotions, which are thought to arise from combinations of these basic emotions and are often influenced by social and cultural factors.

3. Psychologist Paul Eckman created a classification model to identify emotions that are universally experienced.  THE FACIAL ACTION CODING SYSTEM (FACS)  evaluates the movements of the eyes, head, and facial muscles.

4. BASIC (PRIMARY) EMOTIONS Basic emotions are considered fundamental to human experience and are universally recognized. They are: Happiness - A feeling of pleasure or contentment. Sadness - A feeling of loss, despair, or grief. Fear - The emotional response to threats or danger; it is related to survival. Disgust - A strong aversion to something considered unpleasant or offensive. Anger - A response to perceived wrongs or injustice, often involving a desire to confront the source of the upset. Surprise - A brief emotional state resulting from unexpected events.

5. COMPLEX (SECONDARY) EMOTIONS Complex emotions are thought to be blends of the basic emotions and are greatly influenced by individual experiences, social norms, and cultural background Love - A complex mix of affection, warmth, and attachment; can encompass both happiness and sadness. Guilt - The feeling of remorse when one believes they have done something wrong. Shame - The feeling of distress or humiliation when one's actions are considered dishonourable or inappropriate by societal standards. Pride - A feeling of satisfaction derived from one's achievements, qualities, or possessions. Jealousy - The fear of losing something or someone valuable (such as a relationship) to another person. Envy - A desire to have a quality, possession, or other desirable attribute belonging to someone else. Gratitude - The appreciation for what is valuable and meaningful to oneself; it is a positive emotion that fosters social bonds. Empathy - The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

6. THE 3 KEY ELEMENTS OF EMOTION

7. Emotional experiences have 3 key elements  – The subjective experience, The physiological response, and The behavioural response. THE SUBJECTIVE EXPERIENCE The subjective experience is what triggers an emotion. It may be seeing or  losing  a loved one, getting married, getting a compliment, and so on.  The subjective experience evokes different emotions in different people.  However, it is the starting point of all emotions. Although basic emotions are expressed by people regardless of upbringing or culture, experiences that trigger them can be highly subjective.

8. THE PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSE When we experience an emotion, we simultaneously experience a physiological reaction. Many physiological responses are controlled by the sympathetic nervous system, for example, an increased heart rate. It is a typical physiological response that is a part of the  fight or fight response , which is triggered to protect you from perceived threats. Psychologists think that physiological responses may have helped humans evolve and survive throughout history.

9. THE BEHAVIOURAL RESPONSE In this stage, the actual expression of emotion occurs. One may smile, frown, laugh, or cry in response to a situation. The exact reaction to stimuli varies from one person to the next and from one culture to another, although research suggests that many expressions are universal. Social norms and individual upbringing may also influence the behavioural response. Behavioural responses are important because they signal to other people how we are feeling.  Our ability to understand behavioural responses is tied to our emotional intelligence, and the actual expressions of emotions play a huge role in our overall body language. R esearch also suggests that  behavioural responses are vital for our well-being . Expressing behavioural responses, both positive and negative, is better for our overall health than supressing emotions.

10. EMOTIONAL STABILITY Emotional stability is a component of mental health and well-being, influencing how we perceive and react to the world around us. UNDERSTANDING EMOTIONAL STABILITY Resilience: The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; emotional strength. Equanimity: Maintaining mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation. Adaptability: The ability to adjust to new conditions or changes in one's environment.

11. STRATEGIES FOR SEEKING A STRESS-FREE LIFE THROUGH EMOTIONAL STABILITY