From the moment we’re born, our emotions begin to define us. As we grow, we direct those emotions both inward and outward. Some feelings reflect on our innermost lives—our sense of self. Many others reflect on those around us—our families, romantic partners, friends, and professional colleagues. At times, these emotions can be overwhelming. But if we are to live fulfilled lives, we must learn to holistically manage, and reap the benefits of, healthy internal and external relationships.
In her new book, Emotions Simplified: A Practical Self-Help Workbook, personal growth specialist Glenda D. Quinto presents an easy-to-follow handbook for managing this emotional growth, and reaching your greatest potential. She focuses on the most important facets of our emotional lives, including self, family, love partners, friends, and colleagues. With each analysis, she guides you toward a better understanding of your unique potential. Practical exercises and clear-cut explanations make Quinto’s principles easily applicable to your everyday life.
Emotions Simplified: A Practical Self-Help Workbook is the perfect choice for anyone who is open to self-exploration with the goal of greater internal contentment, more successful relationships, and true professional fulfillment.
Metaphorically, if your life is a puzzle, why is it that you can't seem to put some or all of the puzzle pieces where they belong? Why is it that although your life is uncomfortable in some way, you continue to ignore your feelings and emotions rather than deal with them? How can you feel comfortable, confident and in charge of your life, when the world around you feels uncertain?The goal of this workbook is to help you regain control of your life by understanding the current state of your emotional well-being and to provide you with a clear roadmap to reach your life goals. By taking this 5-part holistic approach, you will gain a well-balanced awareness of your emotional health and you should be able to determine your individual roadmap that will lead to unlocking your best potential.Below is a sample of the Self-Scale of feelings. The Self ScaleOn a scale of zero to ten, write a number next to each term in the left column that represents how you feel about yourself today (zero means does not represent at all, and ten means perfectly represents). Write the difference between ten and that number next to that word's opposite in the right column. For example, if you give yourself a four for Accept, then give yourself a six for Dislike. The total across each line should equal ten. Refer to the list above for definitions of each of these terms. Are You In A Place Of:Accept 4 Dislike 6Honest 6 Deceive 4Confidence 5 Uncertain 5Clarity 8 Confusion 2Nurture 6 Neglect 4Honor 7 Worthless 3Pride 8 Shame 2Love 7 Hate 3Protect 8 Endanger 2Forgive 4 Blame 6Once you have done this, add the numbers in the left column together, and add the numbers in the right column together. This will help you see the general balance of positive and negative perceptions that are operating in your life. The scale will help you see where your strengths are and where there's room for growth. These represent areas in your life to be aware of and work to improve. Remember: Every day you are going to feel different about yourself, friends, family, partner, work. In the book you will find a scale for each.
