So, I wanted to mess around with this silly little thing called “emotion check-in,” basically using images to show how you’re feeling.
First, I gathered a bunch of images. You know, the usual suspects: happy faces, sad faces, angry faces, the whole shebang. I even threw in some goofy ones, like a confused cat or a super excited puppy. I wanted to have a nice mix, so I could always find something that matches my mood. It’s like a collection but for emotions, you know?
Next, I tried to organize them a bit. I didn’t want to get all fancy, just put similar emotions together. All the happy ones in one group, the sad ones in another, you get the idea. This made it way easier to find the right image when I needed it, but I guess I need more ideas for classifying them, I still have no idea about that.
Then came the fun part – actually using them! Each day, I picked an image that best represented how I was feeling. Some days it was easy, like when I was super happy and grabbed that picture of a dog, but other days it was tricky. It is really hard to describe what you are feeling sometimes. I found myself staring at all the images, trying to figure out which one really captured that weird mix of emotions I had going on, so I just picked the funniest one to record.
Here’s the list of images I used in my daily practice, but you will never know what they are since I don’t want to put any links, but you can use your imagination:
- Day 1: A picture of a smiling dog.
- Day 2: A picture of a sleepy cat.
- Day 3: A picture of a confused dog.
- Day 4: A picture of an excited puppy.
- Day 5: A picture of a shocked cat.
I also tried something a little extra. I started pairing the images with a few words or a sentence. Like, if I picked the happy dog, I might write, “Feeling great today! Had a nice walk in the park.” This helped me reflect a bit more on why I was feeling that way, the reason behind it, and it’s pretty cool.
The Result
Honestly, it’s been a fun little experiment. Using these silly images has actually made me more aware of my emotions. It’s like, by taking that moment to pick an image, I’m forced to pause and really think about how I’m feeling. And sharing them with friends has sparked some interesting conversations, too. So I guess it is all good, I will keep doing it!
I’m not sure if this is something I’ll keep doing every day, but it’s definitely a neat tool to have. It’s like a visual diary, but with silly pictures instead of a bunch of boring words. If you’re looking for a fun way to check in with your emotions, give it a try! You might be surprised at how much those goofy images can actually help you check in with your mood.
