To recover from trauma, it’s important to not forget to get professional help. But what can truly be helpful too sometimes, is the scale of emotions. It can give you a sense of purpose, when sometimes motivation is hard to find. So here is, as promised, the scale of emotions:

1. Joy/ fulfillment/ love/ freedom

2. Passion

3. Happiness/ enthusiasm/ eagerness

4. Positive expectations/ faith

5. Optimism

6. Hope

7. Satisfaction

8. Boredom

9. Pessimism

10. Frustration/ irritation/ impatience

11. Overwhelmed

12. Disappointment

13. Doubt

14. Concerned

15. Blame

16. Discouraged

17. Anger

18. Revenge

19. Hate/ rage

20. Jealousy

21. Insecurity/ guilt/ worthlessness

22. Anxiety/ mourning/ depression/ hopelessness

Remember, you’re not alone to deal with trauma! Not only can you get professional help, you have family, friends and colleagues as well!