Author's Note: Adding vocabulary that fits my emotions

Chapter 1.
Emotions, the clues that show me the way to go
Emotions wait for a response

1.
Everything starts with my feelings.
2.
Pretend it's not like that, pretend it's like that, pretend it's nothing
3.
Let's name my feelings in detail.
4.
Emotions are the mind's response to stimuli.
5.
The process of developing my individuality, subjectivity, and uniqueness

2.
Emotions that signal with temperature
From 'hot' to 'cold' and everything in between

1.
All emotions are signals to keep me alive
2.
Am I living as myself?
3.
About lukewarm feelings
4.
The problem isn't getting tied up, it's not being able to untie it.
5.
Emotions that freeze a person's heart
[Temperature-related emotional vocabulary] Let's express the emotions I'm feeling right now with appropriate vocabulary!

3.
Emotions that signal pain
From 'sick' to 'tingling' and everything in between

1.
The pain of being sick vs. the difficulty of being anxious
2.
Listen to my emotions as they respond to pain.
3.
Why You Fail to Regulate Your Emotions
4.
Living a good life means experiencing all emotions.
5.
A feeling, a pain, that is difficult to tie into one thing
6.
The message that worry gives us
7.
Distinguish between anxiety and fear and face reality.
8.
If there were no precious things, would there be no joy, no sorrow, no fear?
9.
Even if you experience the same thing, you can remember it with different emotions.
10.
How to Cope with Grief
11.
Tears, a liquid hug
[Emotional Vocabulary for Appreciation] Let's express the emotions I'm feeling right now with appropriate vocabulary!

4.
Emotions that signal through touch
From 'smooth' to 'rough' and everything in between

1.
Be brave and bold in the direction your emotions point you.
2.
My emotional utopia
3.
Gentleness increases the resilience of the mind.
4.
The Reality of the Emotion Hidden in the Word 'Stress'
5.
Anger passes, but hatred never goes away.
6.
What happens when you lack sensitivity to insults
7.
Everyone has that one "Ugh!" moment.
8.
Shifting your perspective broadens your thinking.
9.
In moments of despair, let me persevere and bless myself.
[Tactile Emotion Vocabulary] Let's express the emotions I'm feeling right now with appropriate vocabulary!

5.
Emotions that signal with light
From 'bright' to 'dark' and everything in between

1.
Elements that bring joy to life
2.
Bright sunshine isn't the only answer to growing up.
3.
About the emotions of 'envy' and 'jealousy'
4.
Envy is a dual emotion of anger and sadness.
5.
Why You're Not Confident
6.
You have to shake it even if it's on purpose
7.
The signal that loneliness points to me
8.
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『Adult Vocabulary』 A new work by author Yoo Seon-gyeong!
"Emotional Vocabulary": A study of words that clarify ambiguous emotions and help you live your life.

“Anger, rage, sadness, irritation, shame, loneliness, fear…
“If I could just express my feelings in the right words right now, all my problems would be solved!”

Recommended for people who lump together their feelings into words like 'good', 'bad', 'annoying', etc.!
◇ 181 situation-specific 'emotional vocabulary' organized and included ◇

“For a long time, we have buried our ‘emotions’ deep inside and lived with nails driven in using the plank called ‘reason.’
I was even brainwashed into thinking that it was useless and should be thrown away.
Emotions were treated like little devils that had to be hidden, governed, and controlled.
What we have lost in this process is the compass of our own lives.
Rather than lumping your emotions together as “good,” “bad,” or “bad,” just distinguish between them—joy, sadness, anger, hatred, anxiety, anticipation, trust, surprise—and use appropriate vocabulary to describe them. This will help you feel more at ease and at peace.
Furthermore, it becomes a compass and shows you the way forward.
Because each emotion is a sign of my life and each has a different interpretation and solution.
― From the author’s note

In a wide variety of situations, people use vague expressions like “I’m stressed” or “I’m annoyed.”
Then, I think about various stress relief methods.
But the real feelings that lie beneath these expressions vary from person to person and from situation to situation.
When you say “stress,” you might mean you’re angry, but you might also mean you’re anxious, scared, or bored.
You may say, “I’m annoyed,” but you may actually be feeling a sense of self-pity, hostility, guilt, exhaustion, or frustration.
Whether it's problem solving or emotional regulation, knowing what your true feelings are comes first.
Author Yoo Seon-gyeong, who brought to light the importance of 'vocabulary' for adults in a new light in 'Adult Vocabulary', says in 'Emotional Vocabulary' that numerous problems in psychology, communication, and relationships can be solved simply by correctly recognizing the emotions I am feeling and expressing them with the right vocabulary.


It is said that the vocabulary that expresses sadness accounts for the largest portion of Korean emotional vocabulary.
The most frequently used word to express sadness is 'hurt'.
However, it is difficult to lump all of the painful, bitter, and numb types of pain, namely death, separation, sacrifice, poverty, abandonment, robbing, discrimination, alienation, isolation, blame, neglect, humiliation, shame, sorrow, loneliness, loss, helplessness, betrayal, resentment, pressure, worry, anxiety, hatred, resignation, despair, fear, pessimism, and futility, into a single emotion called sadness.
So, knowledge about emotions is necessary.
As I said before, there are so many different types of pain, and the reactions they evoke in our hearts, that is, the emotions, are also different.
It is difficult to recognize, understand, and control emotions with just the word 'it hurts'.


In the same situation, some people feel angry and others feel sad.
Feeling angry is a signal to address the problem, and feeling sad is a signal to take care of your heart.
Anxiety is a signal to check and prepare, and fear is a signal to take measures to protect yourself.
If you fail to express your true feelings with appropriate vocabulary at this time or if you deceive and distort yourself, not only will you experience great and small pain, but your heart will also lose its way.
What would happen if you couldn't tell the difference between 'itchy' and 'ticklish' and scratched someone who was ticklish or tickled someone who was itchy?
That's why it's important to think about what your emotions are signaling and what to label them.
Author Yoo Seon-gyeong emphasizes that, because "emotions are the clues that show me the way to go," we must acknowledge our emotions as they are and give them names in detail in order to live our lives properly.


"Emotional Vocabulary" is a book about distinguishing emotions and assigning appropriate vocabulary to them as a way to find a compass in life.
It consists of five chapters. Chapter 1 provides an overview of emotions, while chapters 2 through 5 examine emotions using the senses of temperature, pain, touch, and light.
And at the end of each chapter, emotional vocabulary is categorized and organized according to each emotion.
Let's express the feelings I'm feeling right now with appropriate vocabulary!

This book is a must-read for those who lump together their emotions into terms like "good," "bad," or "bad." It is also recommended for readers who have difficulty controlling their emotions or are struggling with psychological or communication issues.
Additionally, it will be of great help to readers who are interested in writing, as it introduces over 1,000 different emotional vocabulary words.

All emotions are signals to save me!
Let's acknowledge our raw emotions and give them an appropriate name.

There is no good or evil in emotions.
There is no right or wrong and it is not subject to judgment.
There is absolutely no need to feel shame or guilt about feeling certain emotions.
However, people usually perceive emotions as something to be controlled and believe that they should not be expressed to others if possible.
Pain in the heart does not come from emotions, but from hiding, suppressing, and denying the emotions we feel.
Author Yoo Seon-gyeong says that all human emotions, whether positive or negative, are very important because they are signals that help us survive, and that the way the other person inside us looks at us is not necessarily harmful just because it is negative.


Simply knowing what you're feeling and expressing it clearly can help alleviate intense feelings.
If you acknowledge your emotions as they are and express them in words, you can separate them and look at them objectively.
Emotions are temporary and most of the time they subside over time, so you can come up with a realistic response when you do.
Let's read the signals our emotions are sending us correctly, without missing or ignoring them, to see if our hearts are in need of recognition, love, achievement, or comfort.
Knowing when and how you feel and how your emotions change can serve as a compass that can help you predict the flow of your life.
I can also figure out what I ultimately want and how I should relate to others and the world.
The author advises that if we fail to properly read and examine the signals our emotions send, others will end up seeing us the way we see ourselves.
『Emotional Vocabulary』 introduces various emotional vocabulary that can be used for each emotion to help readers accurately distinguish and express the emotions they are feeling at the moment.