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Endorsed by Therapists, Physicians, CEOs, Judges, Emmy-Winning Filmmakers, and Elite Athletes.

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The most comprehensive consumer reference on emotions in the English language.

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Navigate your life with insights from the world’s great masters.

    272 emotions illuminated by 8,000 quotes and phrases from 1,800 writers, scientists, and artists.

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    Book cover 'Choosing Emotions' with a brain–heart illustration and the tagline 'Thinking with Your Head and Acting with Your Heart' on display in a library setting.

    How can I feel better?
    Why do people act that way?

    It starts with putting words to your emotions. Choosing Emotions is an enlightening and entertaining reference that explores 272 emotions and emotional conditions through both heart-based or “street” expressions plus thousands of world-class expert observations across 2500 years of human insight.

    GOING DEEPER

    The unique ‘Emotionary’ format provides a full concept briefing on 272 emotions as supported by phrases, quotes, and insights from leading scientists, writers, artists, philosophers, psychologists, and global thought leaders from all walks of life:

    • CORE EMOTIONS Anger, Fear, Shame, Frustration, Patience, Kindness, Determination, Gratitude, Love, Enthusiasm, Curiosity, and Joy
    • EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES Addiction, Anxiety, Bullying, Disappointment, Death, Deception, Depression, Envy, Narcissism, OCD, Passive-Aggressive, Panic, Procrastination, and Trauma
    • HARDER-TO-DESCRIBE EMOTIONAL CONDITIONS Charisma, Codependence, Ego, Discernment, Projection, Forgiveness, Redemption, Resentment, Release, and Karma
    • EMOTIONAL CONTRIBUTORS Authenticity, Listening, Meditation, Belief, Prayer, Respect, Integrity, Coaching, Nutrition, and Repetition
    D. Earl Johnston Alt Photo - Introduction

    After nine years of research, D. Earl Johnston broadens the definitions of emotions across both the sciences and the arts – noting that emotions also function as the “Operating System” for both the head and the heart.

    Choosing Emotions is both practical and profound: where the two leading psychology dictionaries each omit more than a quarter of the emotional states mapped here, this expert-supported reference is designed to spark awareness and emotional coherence, and to help navigate life with science, balance, humor, and wisdom.

    Choosing Emotions Book Cover

    Master the insights.

    Make them your own.
    Step into a happier you.

    A first-of-its kind reference on 272 emotional conditions. Find it, get oriented in minutes, and move forward with expert insights and quotes from the world’s great minds and masters.

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