The Emotional-Motivational Spectrum
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A mental map designed to help develop your emotional intelligence (EQ)
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The table below loops (far left is adjacent/connects to far right). Review of each triad to help you develop your EQ. Focus on your motivational aspirations to overcome amygdala hyjacks.
Proactive/Positive Emotions
Trauma apprehensive starteled compromised deceived shock alarm accosted worry scared panic frightened powerless terror horror fear solemn self-blame fragile nostolgic passive secure at-ease compossed asured calm rooted comforted tranquility nurtured peace Safety
Unknown nervousness anxious ambivalent weariness sleepy uninformed hindered muddled impatient adrift blind defeated frantic dysfunctional idle foolish hesitant cautious receptive encouraged familiar consistency at ease transformed enlightened resolute order stable transformed vigor Certainty
Unexpected Change Obscurity distracted hopeless disrupted self-pity confused discouragement suspicious embarrassment pessimistic sluggish challenged disapproval surprise demoralized insecurity impotence chaotic uncertain abandoned defeat bereaved mortified divested failure detachment self-contempt resignation shame slothful depression inactivity self-destruction apathetic overlooked lethargic self-reliant awakened accomplished practical talented curiosity established wonder remembered teachable admired mentally stimulated fortunate learning meaningful growth disciplined fascination successful excitement significant exhilaration industrious wise treasured Intrigue Legacy
Anonymity lonely indifference fatigue avoided dejection alienation isolation sadness melancholy inadequate grief self-loathing misery hatred jealous exposed excluded listlessness cordial suave genuine trust openness playfulness authentic gentle truthful honest sincerity oneness Intimacy
Isolation Neglect unhappy bored dull longing bitterness lost unforgiveness restrained displeasure aimless regret indebted sorrow pointless remorse meaningless woe disheartened gloomy discouraged withdrawn trapped independent betrayed separated despondent oppressed loathing tyrany gluttony unrepentant indulgent tolerant vindicated dependant glee vulnerable limitless mutuality refreshed cooperative flexible accountable fair collaborative unencumbered faithful wimsical completeness elated wholeness light-hearted unity just thoughtfulness temperance faith liberty synergy joyful Interdependence Freedom
Conflict Threat irritation annoyance disappointment defensive frustration aggravated exasperation hostility shunned envy despair ferocity complacent controlled persecution manipulated arogant antagonistic disgust forceful indignation anger revulsion vengefull scorn outrage contempt fury wrath rage resentment cowardice sensitive adamant suppressed self-serving repentant self-confident civilized courageous natural proud at home grounded coherance powerful forgiving ardent humanitarian focussed kind mastery patient tenacious understood resilient selfless humble serenity integrity Harmony Destiny
Challenge stimulated trepidation tenuous streched overwhelmed readiness appeal useful productive driven possessive tedious determined greed avarice selfish reserved controlling heroic ownership earnest cheritable generous reassured effective appreciative devoted self-sacrificing benevolence commitment Stewardship
Opportunity interest pensiveness curious anticipation gratitude gratification professional attentive manageable industrious winsome triumphant hollow arrogant vain self-absorbed rewarded persistent alive wholehearted balanced diligent thrill eager triumph confidence prudent hope expectant vigilance Purpose
Creativity inspired constructive motivated excitement cheerfulness potential possibility optimistic productive artistic animated adventurous wavering stifled daftness inept learned effortless competence capable dependable skillful energized flourishing invigorated self-actualization vitality fulfilled Enthusiastic zealous Fulfillment
Extrinsic
Wellness
Conformity anxiety dismay resistance tense obedient doubt uneasiness belittled badgered suffocated dread avoidance inferiority rebelious envy hypocritical judgemental dissent exploited submission willingness esteem dutiful mindful transcendent centered approachable modest authentic self-respect Autonomy
Virtuous / Flow High HPA / De [道德, 品行, 节操.]
Respect acknowledged relaxed serene noticed understood believed in helpful important inexpressive insignificant distant deprived worthless insensitive covetous insulted skeptical embarrassed recognized needed supported contentment significance altruistic appreciated honored approved of respected worthy admirable Value
Primary appraisal/ Secondary Amygdala hijack appraisal
Dialog included social sentimentality heard welcome engaged joviality tenderness liking forgiven comforted detached ambiguous indifferent obfuscated needy caring susceptible friendly sympathetic sincere compassion amazement empathetic awe mindful rapture adore merciful bonded Connection
Reappraisal, Primal, Intractable Conflict, Vices, Transgression, Iniquity
Internal Motivator Soulfull Existence
Affection stimulated gladness touched aroused comfortable enchanted cherished attraction flirtatious pleasure blissfull erotic guilt obsessed lust passion satisfaction happiness amorous Ecstasy euphoric Contentment fondness protected accepted sensuous forbearance intimate delight love Belonging
The Affective Appraisal System
Reactive/Negative Emotions
Emergent Emotion External Activator
Intrinsic