Having an indepth emotional vocabulary

The better we get at identifying how we feel and being able to accurately name the emotion, the easier it is to understand what triggered the emotion and the Automatic Thoughts that accompany the feeling. Then, we can use Thought Change Records to practice changing our responses and feelings. So, practice being specific. Rather than saying ‘I’m angry’, say ‘I’m seething/ furious/ frustrated/annoyed/ irritated’. If you’re afraid are you terrified, frightened or anxious? This helps you to communicate how angry you are and gives you a clue to what’s behind the anger.