CORE Therapy

The Feelings Wheel is one of the simplest — and most powerful — tools we have.

Most people stop at:
“I’m stressed.”
“I’m fine.” or "Things are good"
“I’m overwhelmed.”

But those aren’t core emotions. They’re summaries.

When you slow down and get specific, everything shifts:
- Stressed → Anxious? Pressured? Insecure?
- Angry → Hurt? Disrespected? Powerless?
- Overwhelmed → Afraid? Inadequate? Unsupported?

The more precisely you can name what you’re feeling, the more effectively you can respond instead of react.

High performers often try to outwork their emotions.
Leaders often try to override them.

Treat emotional clarity like a performance skill.

Save this. Use it this week.

Ask yourself: What am I actually feeling right now? and then... ALLOW yourself to feel the feeling before you move on with your day.

Reflecting in writing helps you figure out who you really are versus who you feel pressure to be.

Coaches aren’t just looking at your stats—they’re watching how you show up.

Your energy, your communication, your resilience, and your respect for others all tell them who you really are on and off the field.

Journaling gives your feelings a voice—you can see them instead of just feeling them.