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A word for how you feel

You don’t have to know exactly how you’re feeling. Start with a word that feels close, and explore from there. A free feelings wheel, with a little space to reflect.

A moment to check in

Happy Joyful Grateful Proud Hopeful Sad Lonely Disappointed Hurt Discouraged Angry Frustrated Irritated Resentful Furious Afraid Worried Uneasy Overwhelmed Vulnerable Surprised Amazed Confused Startled Curious Calm Peaceful Content Relieved Connected How are you?

Start anywhere. More than one feeling can fit.

1. Choose a feeling family

Pick a word on the wheel, or use these buttons. There is no right answer.

A little room for how you feel

You can start with “I’m not sure.”

Sometimes a word fits straight away. Sometimes you need to try a few. Both are welcome here.

Want a place to write? Try the journal prompt generator.

Your selections are not saved or sent to Meadow. This wheel is a starting point for reflection, not an assessment.

How to use this feelings wheel

Start with one of the six feeling families near the centre: happy, sad, angry, afraid, surprised, or calm. Then explore the more specific words on the outside. You can also go straight to any word that catches your eye.

Choose a word to see a simple definition and a question to sit with. You can think about the question, talk it through, or write a few words. There is nothing to finish and no score at the end.

On a small screen, the buttons beside or below the wheel give you the same choices with more room to tap. With a keyboard, use Tab to reach a word and Enter or Space to choose it.

When “fine” doesn’t quite fit

You might know that something is going on without knowing what to call it. Browsing a set of words gives you somewhere to begin. Maybe “sad” is close, but “disappointed” says more about the moment. Maybe you feel both hopeful and uneasy.

The words are suggestions. If none fits, you can use your own. You do not need to turn a complicated day into one tidy label.

The words on this wheel

This is Meadow’s own selection of everyday feeling words, grouped to make them easier to explore. It is not a diagnostic tool, an exhaustive list, or a set of rules about which feelings belong together.

Happy

  • Joyful: A bright feeling of pleasure or delight.
  • Grateful: Appreciating something or someone in your life.
  • Proud: Feeling pleased about something you did or worked towards.
  • Hopeful: Feeling that something good is possible, even if it is uncertain.

Sad

  • Lonely: Wanting more connection or understanding than you feel right now.
  • Disappointed: Feeling let down because something did not go as you hoped.
  • Hurt: Feeling emotional pain after something that mattered to you.
  • Discouraged: Finding it difficult to feel hopeful or keep trying.

Angry

  • Frustrated: Feeling held back when something is not working as you want.
  • Irritated: Feeling bothered by something, perhaps more than usual.
  • Resentful: Carrying anger about something that feels unfair or unresolved.
  • Furious: Feeling anger very strongly.

Afraid

  • Worried: Thinking about something that might go wrong.
  • Uneasy: Feeling unsettled, even if you cannot quite say why.
  • Overwhelmed: Feeling that there is more to handle than you have room for.
  • Vulnerable: Feeling exposed or open to being hurt.

Surprised

  • Amazed: Feeling wonder at something remarkable or unexpected.
  • Confused: Not yet knowing how to understand something.
  • Startled: Feeling suddenly caught off guard.
  • Curious: Wanting to explore, understand, or learn more.

Calm

  • Peaceful: Feeling quiet and at ease in this moment.
  • Content: Feeling that what is here is enough for now.
  • Relieved: Feeling some tension lift after a worry or difficulty.
  • Connected: Feeling a sense of closeness or belonging.

Keep a copy nearby

Use Print the wheel / save as PDF for a paper copy or a PDF from your browser. The wheel prints with the current reflection underneath. To print the wheel without a selected feeling, choose Start again first.

Give the feeling a little room

If writing sounds useful, the journal prompt generator offers starting points for daily check-ins, difficult days, and small wins. If you would rather choose something to do, browse the self-care checklist. For a wider look at different parts of your life, try the wellness wheel.

You don’t have to change a feeling to make room for it.

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questions

About the feelings wheel

What is a feelings wheel?

A feelings wheel arranges emotion words in groups, with broad feelings towards the centre and more specific words around the outside. You can use it to explore a word for what you are feeling, without having to come up with one from scratch.

Is this the same as a wellness wheel?

They do different things. A feelings wheel helps you name an emotion in the moment. A wellness wheel invites you to reflect on different areas of life, such as rest, relationships, and work. Meadow offers both for free.

Why are there different versions of the emotion wheel?

Different wheels organise feelings differently. This is Meadow’s own everyday vocabulary, arranged in six families for easy exploration. It is not a reproduction of a particular psychological model or a clinical assessment, and the groups are not fixed rules.

What if more than one feeling fits?

You can explore as many words as you like. The tool shows one reflection at a time, but you do not have to choose just one emotion for your day. You might feel relieved and sad, or grateful and worried, at the same time.

Can I download a printable feelings wheel?

Yes. Choose “Print the wheel / save as PDF” to open your browser’s print dialog. Print on paper or choose Save as PDF. Your current reflection is included underneath the wheel if you have selected one. Nothing requires an email address.

Does Meadow save the feelings I choose?

No. Your selection only changes what is shown in the open page. It is not saved in your browser or sent to Meadow. Copying or printing a reflection creates a copy wherever you choose to keep it.