How to Name Your Feelings (Even When You Just Feel “Bad”)
Why naming emotions precisely helps, how to use a feelings wheel, and a simple daily practice for emotional awareness.
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The Feelings & Needs Wheel
A printable feelings wheel, a needs list and a daily check-in page.
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About this printable
Why it helps
“How are you feeling?” “Fine.” If that’s your usual answer, you’re not alone. This free printable helps you move from “fine” or “bad” to the precise word, then find the need underneath it.
This is for you if…
- You often answer “fine”
- You want words for what you feel
Why it works
- Naming feelings precisely is linked with better regulation
What’s inside
Inside the Feelings & Needs Wheel
A full-page feelings wheel6 core feelings and 30 precise words.
The needs list7 families of needs, from connection to rest and play.
A 7-day check-inWith space to spot patterns.
Written by Mara Ellison, a writer, not a licensed therapist. Works well alongside therapy. In crisis in the US? Call or text 988, any time.
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