Naming what we feel is the first step in understanding ourselves. Take your time.
Choose the core feeling, or feelings, that fit closest to what is here for you right now. There is no wrong answer.
Pick one or more. Feelings often sit across more than one core.
That is okay. Sometimes none of these quite fit, and that is useful information in itself. You might be feeling something more subtle, or a mix that does not have a clear name yet.
You can pick the closest fit just to start somewhere, or take a moment to notice what is happening in your body and try again.
Which of these sit closer to your experience?
Pick as many as fit. Feelings often layer together.
None of these landing? The starting feeling might not be quite right. Step back and try a different core, or sit with the closest fit and see what comes up next.
Each of these has a slightly different shade. Choose the words that name it best.
Pick as many as fit across the layers you chose.
Nothing quite right? Sometimes the precise word does not land, even when the layer is close. You can step back to try different layers, or move forward with what is closest.