The Ultimate Self-Awareness Strategy: Emotion Funneling

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Ninety-five percent of people can’t differentiate between “anger” and “disappointment.” This statistic, recently shared by emotional intelligence expert Marc Brackett, is somewhat shocking.

Emotional specificity matters—a lot. Research shows that the more specific you get about your emotions, the better you can manage them.

The Difference Between Anger and Disappointment

So, what actually is the difference between anger and disappointment? And why does it matter?

The main difference between anger and disappointment is a sense of justice. You get angry if you feel that a bad outcome is unjust. You get disappointed if you feel a bad outcome was just. For example, if you apply for a job and you really want it: