“The biological lifespan of a particular emotion is about 90 seconds. It’s the afterlife of that emotion that we constantly review and bathe in.”
—Chip Conley, author of Emotional Equations
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Take a look at these two lists and compare them to how you and those close to you have been feeling lately:
| LIST 1 | LIST 2 | LIST 1 | LIST 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fear | Optimism | Anger | Love | |
| Sadness | Acceptance | Aggression | Delight | |
| Contempt | Awe | Remorse | Trust | |
| Boredom | Serenity | Annoyance | Admiration | |
| Loathing | Joy | Grief | Appreciation | |
| Vigilance | Anticipation | Pensiveness | Amazement |
How long do these emotions last throughout your days? To what degree can and do you simply notice the undesirable ones and release them? How often do you try to resist and fight them only to discover how much they persist?
EXERCISE:
How might paying particular attention to your positive emotions offer better waters to bathe in?
Consider exploring Plutchik’s Wheel of Emotions to look a bit further into this subject.