Emotional Regulation: Ways to Describe an emotion
(Happiness)
HAPPINESS WORDS
Happiness Satisfaction Delight Zeal
Joy Bliss Enthusiasm Gladness
Enjoyment Cheerfulness Thrill Pride
Relief Triumph Jolly Elation
Amusement Excitement Eagerness Glee
Hope Jubilation Pleasure Optimism
PROMPTING EVENTS FOR
FEELING HAPPINESS
Receiving a wonderful surprise. Receiving respect, or praise.
Your real-life better than your Feeling loved by others.
imagination/dream/expectation Being with or in contact with
Getting what you want people who love or like you.
Being successful at a task. Other: ________
THOUGHTS ABOUT THE EVENTS THAT
PROMPT FEELINGS OF HAPPINESS
I had such a beautiful time with Other: ________
friends/on vacation/ with family/
etc
INSIDE THE BODY: BODY CHANGES
AND SENSATIONS
Feeling excited. Urge to keep doing what is
Feeling physically energetic, making you happy.
active. Other: ____
OUTSIDE THE BODY: EXPRESSIONS
AND ACTION
Smiling.
Saying positive things.
Hugging people.
Feeling excited
Jumping up and down.
Talking a lot.
Sharing your good feelings with
Other: ______
people
CONSEQUENCES OF HAPPINESS
Being friendly to others Remembering and imagining
Doing nice things for other people other times you have felt happy.
Seeing the positivity things/people Expecting to feel happy in the
around you future.
Other: _______