The Circle of Emotions – Fear

The Circle of Emotions – Fear

Fear had to be the next emotion I try and analyze with you because it is presented right opposite of Anger in the Plutchik Circle of Emotions. While anger is an approach emotion, fear is a withdrawal emotion. How Do We Look at Fear? Fear is considered an emotion for...
The Circle of Emotions – Introduction

The Circle of Emotions – Introduction

An introduction to the Emotions Series, this post sets the stage discussing what emotions are, why they are important, and how to manage them! The thought of writing this series on emotions occurred to me while cycling today morning when I was listening to a podcast....
Decision Making 1-0-1

Decision Making 1-0-1

Decisions are an inevitable part of life. Maybe this is why we love and hate our childhood years. It’s great that we don’t have to make any decisions for ourselves. Our nutrition, what we eat every day, the school that we go to, the location of the house that we live...
Understanding Fear

Understanding Fear

Among the many motivators that are known to those who introspect, is fear. While there is no shame in accepting motivating emotions like pleasure, curiosity, achievement, ambition and power, not many would like to accept that that are motivated by fear too....