Who is the best person to express feelings to?
Someone who is a good listener, empathetic, and non-judgmental. It is in this environment that people can best experience, sort out, and express their true feelings. 6. How do we change our feelings/mood? Basically, we can change our mood by: a. Expressing our thoughts and feelings (See above). b. Changing our behaviors. c. Changing our thinking. d. Changing our environment. e. Learning new skills. 7. Put on a happy face. Some research studies indicate that pretending to be happy (i.e., moving the muscles of your face into a smile) may actually activate and promote positive feelings. In effect, it is the reverse of the process we usually experience where we feel good, and subsequently smile. The premise is that moving those facial muscles will bring on the feelings usually associated with them. See Laird, James, (1974). Expressive face changes emotions. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 29, 475-486. 8. Mood swings or alternating feelings. For most people, both good and bad
