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Emotion Granularity

Instead of "I feel bad", classify: "frustrated", "disappointed", "exhausted".

5 min Intermediate

Goal

Improve emotion regulation via precise naming vs vague generalization.

Steps

  1. 1
    Notice an emotion.
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Self-clarity.

Evidence base

School: Affective Science

Founders: Lisa Feldman Barrett (2017)

Barrett Northeastern 2017 — granularity reduces PTSD recurrence.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Emotion Granularity" take?
This exercise takes about 5 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.
When will I notice the effect of "Emotion Granularity"?
Self-clarity. In the short term: Better emotion regulation.
Is "Emotion Granularity" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Affective Science (Lisa Feldman Barrett (2017)). Barrett Northeastern 2017 — granularity reduces PTSD recurrence.
Is "Emotion Granularity" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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