Medically Reviewed by Carmelita Swiner, MD on February 13, 2023
Plutchik’s Wheel of Emotions: Exploring the Emotion Wheel
Emotions can be confusing! But what if you could explore them in an emotion wheel, and dig deeper with a simply powerful emotions list? The Plutchik Model of Emotions provides a simply logical way to make sense of feelings. Plus! At the bottom of this page you’ll find our top emotions resources, and a form to get your free emotions list with dozens of emotions explained.
➔ An interactive version of Plutchik’s Wheel of Emotions
➔ A free interpretation guide for the Plutchik wheel
➔ A free, downloadable PDF version of Plutchik’s Wheel of Emotions
➔ Free resources to learn more about emotions and emotional literacy, including the Six Seconds Model of Emotional Intelligence
The Feelings Wheel Defined
Psychologist Robert Plutchik created the Plutchik Model shown above. It shows there are 8 basic emotions: joy, trust, fear, surprise, sadness, anticipation, anger, and disgust. Plutchik’s wheel of emotions organizes these 8 basic emotions based on the physiological purpose of each. The model is actually the little “ice cream cone” which unfolds to the emotions wheel.,
As you’ll see below, this framework helps bring clarity to emotions, which can sometimes feel mysterious and overwhelming. To improve your understanding of emotions, Plutchik’s wheel of emotions is a great place to start – and we included an interpretation guide below!
So, what do all those colors and petals mean?
Plutchik’s wheel of emotions provides a great framework for understanding an emotion and its purpose!
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Folic acid (folate) and vitamins C, K, and B12 help your blood clot. If you don’t get enough of these, you may bruise more easily. Try eating more citrus fruit if you’re low in vitamin C. Beef and fortified breakfast cereals are rich in B12. Green leafy veggies like spinach are good sources of vitamin K and folate.
Could It Be My Medication?
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Blood thinners, aspirin, corticosteroids, and chemotherapy that fights cancer can cause black-and-blue marks. Don’t stop taking your meds on your own, though. Talk to your doctor. They may be able to change your medicine or your dose so you bruise less or not at all.
Can I Prevent Them?
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You can’t avoid all bruises, but you can lower your chances of getting hurt:
- Plug in a nightlight so you’re not stumbling around in the dark.
- Remove trip hazards like throw rugs.
- Keep walkways clear of furniture or other things you can bump into.
- Wear protective gear like helmets or shin guards if you play sports.
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Mercy Hospital New Orleans: “Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin.”
The Mayo Clinic: “Easy bruising: Why does it happen,” “Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count).”
Cleveland Clinic: “Bruises.”
University of Rochester Medical Center: “Bruising or Black Eye (Ecchymosis).”
Seattle Children’s Hospital: “Skin Lump.”
National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements: “What Is Vitamin C and What Does It Do?” “What Is Vitamin B-12 and What Does It Do?” “What Is Vitamin K and What Does It Do?” “What Is Folate and What Does It Do?”
American Cancer Society: “Chemotherapy Side Effects.”
