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NVC Pleasant Feelings Inventory

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This is a list of feelings that arise when your needs are being met.

Note: this list isn't exhaustive so feel free to complement it on your end. Moreover, the section titles are feelings too.

Affectionate

  • compassionate
  • friendly
  • loving
  • open hearted
  • sympathetic
  • tender
  • warm

Engaged

  • absorbed
  • alert
  • curious
  • engrossed
  • enchanted
  • entranced
  • fascinated
  • interested
  • intrigued
  • involved
  • spellbound
  • stimulated

Hopeful

  • expectant
  • encouraged
  • optimistic

Confident

  • empowered
  • open
  • proud
  • safe
  • secure

Excited

  • amazed
  • animated
  • ardent
  • aroused
  • astonished
  • dazzled
  • eager
  • energetic
  • enthusiastic
  • giddy
  • invigorated
  • lively
  • passionate
  • surprised
  • vibrant

Grateful

  • appreciative
  • moved
  • thankful
  • touched

Inspired

  • amazed
  • awed
  • wonder

Joyful

  • amused
  • delighted
  • glad
  • happy
  • jubilant
  • pleased
  • tickled

Exhilarated

  • blissful
  • ecstatic
  • elated
  • enthralled
  • exuberant
  • radiant
  • rapturous
  • thrilled

Peaceful

  • calm
  • clear headed
  • comfortable
  • centered
  • content
  • equanimous
  • fulfilled
  • mellow
  • quiet
  • relaxed
  • relieved
  • satisfied
  • serene
  • still
  • tranquil
  • trusting

Refreshed

  • enlivened
  • rejuvenated
  • renewed
  • rested
  • restored
  • revived