Working with the Emotional Guidance Scale
Tips on how to think on each ladder up the emotional guidance scale. Remember to only practice these thoughts in your mind and never act when you feel low on the scale.
22. Fear/Grief/Depression/Powerlessness
What do you fear most? Tell me about your grief. Why are you depressed? Tell me more about your experience of feeling powerless.
21. Insecurity/Guilt/Unworthiness
Do you feel secure about your self? Why are you guilty? Why do you feel guilty? What have you done to cause this? Are you worthy of this? Are you worthy of something better?
20. Jealousy
Can you find jealousy anywhere? Are you jealous of...?
19. Hatred/Rage
Tell me about your hate? What outrages you most in this situation?
18. Revenge
If you could take revenge, what would you do? It is payback time, allow yourself to come up with a good revenge.
17. Anger
What upsets you most? Talk about your anger.
16. Discouragement
Do you feel as if your work has been paid off? Do you feel encouraged or discouraged to keep working on this issue?
15. Blame
Who do you blame? What should have been done differently?
14. Worry
Are there any concerns? What do you worry about?
13. Doubt
Do you feel sure about yourself/situation/other?
12. Disappointment
Are you disappointed in yourself/other?
11. Overwhelmed
Do you feel like you can handle the situation?
10. Frustration/Irritation/Impatience
Do you feel frustrated? Is this person/situation irritating you? Do you feel impatient about the progress?
9. Pessimism
Do you feel optimistic or pessimistic about yourself, the person/situation?
8. Boredom
Are you excited and interested to make some changes? Do you care?
7. Contentment
Tell me about other situations you have mastered that were similar?
6. Hopefulness
Tell me about your dreams and hopes?
5. Optimism
Are you optimistic about your life?
4. Positive expectations/Belief
What are your expectations? What are your core beliefs? What core beliefs help you to maintain balance?
3. Enthusiasm/Eagerness/Happiness
What makes you happy?
2. Passion
What is your passion?
1. Joy/Knowledge/Empowerment/Freedom/Love/Appreciation
What do you appreciate most in your life right now? Who do you love? When do you experience Joy? What do you feel empowered to do?