Emotion |
Reasons |
Questions to ask |
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Anger (Upset)
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Our standard is violated by others
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Is anger related to a past event or person? Is our standard reasonable?
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Depression
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Our belief is immobilizing us
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What belief do we have to change? |
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Disappointment
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Our standard is not met by others
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Is our standard reasonable?
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Guilt (Regret)
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Our standard was violated by ourselves
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Is the standard reasonable?
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Hurt
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Our standard is violated by others
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Is hurt related to a past event or person? Is the
standard reasonable?
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Loneliness
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Lack of connection with people
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Are you sharing enough activities or thoughts with others?
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Sadness
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Something we deeply cherish was lost. Seek replacement of things lost
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Is the loss real? Can we recreate partially what has been lost?
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Shame
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Our standard was violated by ourselves
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Is the standard reasonable?
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Stress
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We have to re-set our priority, or reduce our workload
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If the current priority correct?
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Worry |
Be more prepared for the upcoming event
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Have we done everything we can do? Are we able to accept the worst outcome?
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