Emotion Keys
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Emotion keys are elements of the functional state, the reproduction of which helps to launch the entire system: live emotion.
In an initially emotionally even state, most emotions can be easily triggered using the keys of emotions: one or another picture of the world, an internal text (especially an external text) and kinesthetics associated with the desired emotional state: expressive gestures, breathing and facial expressions (experimental confirmation of the connection of emotions and facial expressions, see the article «Emotions. The Feedback Hypothesis (GFP)»).
To start disgust, it is enough to lift the upper lip, inhale and remember the nasty smell. To start joy — flashing eyes, a sharp breath and welcoming hands on an energetic body. See Keys of Specific Emotions for details.
Emotion keys don’t always work. For this technique to have an effect, you first need to put yourself in a neutral state. How to do it? The easiest option is to focus on the process of your breathing. Slow it down, holding after a deep, slow exhalation for a few seconds …
In the presence of an initially neutral background, the necessary emotions and emotional states are easily triggered by the Key of Remembrance: the recollection of a similar situation in the past. If you remember the past situation in detail and experience it, see the picture, people and faces, hear the words spoken there, remember your breathing and feelings there, the emotional state that was then emerges.
If you need to experience an emotion that was not in your experience (or you cannot remember the corresponding situation from the past), the desired emotion can be created with the keys of Speech (words), Thought (Image) and Body (Facial expressions and pantomimics). It is necessary to speak the necessary internal text, see the corresponding picture of the world and create facial expressions associated with emotion (sometimes it is enough just to imagine it).
For example, if it is difficult for you to create a state of dull obedience, it is enough to imagine an endless black tunnel along which you are walking, your head forward and down, your neck as if under a yoke, your eyes frozen at one point where there is nothing, and the inner text “What is will, what is bondage — doesn’t matter…»
Emotion keys fall into the following categories:
Picture of the World Key
Focus: What you pay attention to is what you see. Fix your attention on the fact that you are a confident, calm and strong person — you will be confident, calm and strong. List your mistakes and weaknesses — you will lose self-confidence.
A picture of the situation: what you remember, what you imagine — that will be before your eyes.
Metaphor.
The meaning of what is happening. If you are sure that you are owed, and not given, resentment is possible. Otherwise, no.
To enter a joyful state, focus on the joyful events in your life. Remember all the best things that make you happy today. Remember all your successful, joyful moments lately. Think intently about it, imagining it in every detail.
Text key
Suggestions, phrases with intonation. I am calm and confident. Every day my business is getting better and better…
Key «Music»
The tempo, the melody… Try to mourn under the thundering march — either cheer up, or turn off the march so that it does not interfere.
Key «Kinesthetics»
Everything related to the body: breathing, relaxation, posture, facial expressions, expressive movements, etc. Go to the gym, load yourself properly and try to saddle . Most likely, you will fall asleep from fatigue, but you will not be sad. See →
Using Keys
Picture of the world — imagine, come up with a situation in which you experienced this or that emotion. Imagine it in detail, how it was, and remember the state in which you were.
Internal text (phrase) — add to the situation the text that you associate with this emotion, the phrase that you usually say in this state.
Facial expressions — make yourself a face that seems appropriate to you in this state. If it is important to add an appropriate body (posture, posture and gestures) — add it. A sequence is recommended: first we recall the picture, a phrase to it, and then we impose facial expressions. With such a sequence, facial expressions and phrases will be appropriate, the emotion will turn out natural.
An interesting use of the bodily keys of emotions: “A teenage daughter got into the habit of running to the mirror, spinning there all day with an unhappy face and complaining about how fat she is. Well, yes, plump, but what to complain about? They began to drive her away from the mirror, and she was indignant: “Why? I have the right!» In order not to argue in vain, I allowed, but with certain conditions, namely — for each approach to the mirror — three squats … The results were encouraging … »
If you can’t come up with a component, no problem! Look for a situation in the week, a phrase for it and facial expressions for it. Let this be a fun game for you.