Our positive emotions help us take action, find our purpose, help us care about others, build relationships and feel connected. The choices we make, the actions we take, and the perceptions we have are all influenced by the emotions we are experiencing at any given moment. We experience these emotions along a gradient of low to high intensity. Also these emotions can be combined to form different deeply inter-related feelings. The impact of our emotions on others also has incalculable value. Through word choice they not only identify the depth of our surprise, joy, eagerness or gratitude, they gain a better understanding and can even share in just how meaningful these kinds of experiences are to us.
Words that distinguish positive emotions have the power to energize, illuminate, excite, brighten, heal and soothe us. Language helps us to reflect on positive ideas and emotions. Through the language we use and share, we enhance our overall well being, and improve the functioning of our brain because positive words and thoughts propel the motivational centers of our brain into action and help us savour positive experiences, build resilience, and develop lifelong satisfaction. Anything with this much meaningful power deserve attention, including choosing better words to clarify the feelings.
We have compiled a list of 558 Positive Words to help you attach more meaning to your emotions and savour life. Our list is categorized alphabetically under five general headings that relate to positive emotions.
Joyful/Lively - 81 Words
Instinctive/Reactive - 142 words
Kind/Affectionate- 86 words
Willing/Manageable - 125 words
Grounded/Reflective - 124 Words
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Here are only 42 of 81 words from our list that relate to Happy/Joyful/Lively which should give you a good idea of what you will find and be able to use to heighten your good experiences and savour the feelings derived from them:
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