Positive Emotions

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  1. 5. A feeling of taking pleasure in what is going on around you, especially in situations like a leisure activity or social gathering.
  2. 7. A sense of excitement, accompanied by motivation and engagement.
  3. 9. Intense and the all-encompassing sense of joy or happiness, often experienced when something extremely positive and exciting happens.
  4. 12. Like a less intense form of enthusiasm; a feeling of readiness and excitement for something.
  5. 13. A feeling of optimism and anticipation about a positive future.
  6. 14. The feeling of happiness you experience when an uncertain situation turns out for the best, or a negative outcome is avoided.
  7. 15. The feeling you get when you see someone engaging in an act of kindness, generosity, or inner goodness, spurring you to aspire to similar action.
  8. 16. A sense of delight when someone brings you unexpected happiness or a situation goes even better than you had hoped.
  9. 18. A sense of pleasure and contentment you get from accomplishing something or fulfilling a need.
  10. 22. A feeling of brightness, being upbeat and noticeably happy or chipper; feeling like everything is going your way.
  11. 23. Peaceful, comforting, and low-key sense of happiness and well-being.
  12. 24. A feeling of warm approval, respect, and appreciation for someone or something.
  13. 26. Positive and hopeful emotion that encourages you to look forward to a bright future, one in which you believe that things will mostly work out.
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  1. 1. Emotion involving a strong sense of self-esteem and belief in yourself; can be specific to a situation or activity, or more universal.
  2. 2. A feeling of pleasure and contentment in the way things are going; a general sense of enjoyment of and enthusiasm for life.
  3. 3. A feeling engaged, uplifted, and motivated by something you witnessed.
  4. 4. Usually referred to as an act of selflessness and generosity towards others, but can also describe the feeling you get from helping others.
  5. 6. A sense of approval of oneself and pleasure in an achievement, skill, or personal attribute.
  6. 8. A feeling of lighthearted pleasure and enjoyment, often accompanied by smiles and easy laughter.
  7. 10. An emotion that is evoked when you witness something grand, spectacular, or breathtaking, sparking a sense of overwhelming appreciation.
  8. 11. A feeling of thankfulness, for something specific or simply all-encompassing, often accompanied being humble and even deep respect for others.
  9. 17. A calm and peaceful feeling of acceptance of oneself.
  10. 19. An emotional attachment to someone or something, accompanied by a liking for them and a sense of pleasure in their company.
  11. 20. A feeling of curiosity or fascination that demands and captures your attention.
  12. 21. A sense of elation, happiness, and perhaps even exhilaration, often experienced as a sudden spike due to something good happening
  13. 25. Perhaps the strongest of all positive emotions, love is a feeling of deep and enduring affection for someone, along with a willingness to put their needs ahead of your own; it can be directed towards an individual, a group of people, or even all humanity.