Basic emotion
Dislike
This emotion pushes you away from what could harm you: spoiled food, actions that go against your values, people who cross your boundaries. Its mild form, boredom, says that what is happening doesn't nourish you and it is time to change something.
From mild to intense
Boredom
MildWhat it signals
The signal “there's nothing for me here.” Often rises when you're not living by your own values.
What to do with it
Boredom isn't the enemy. Ask: what am I doing right now that isn't my choice? And where in my life is there something alive? Sometimes boredom points to more than it seems.
Dislike
BaseWhat it signals
A moderate “this doesn't fit me.” Often about people, places, actions. An important signal for boundaries.
What to do with it
Don't confuse dislike with moral judgment of the other. You don't have to like everything others approve of. Trust this feeling in small doses.
Disgust
IntenseWhat it signals
A strong “no” at the body level. Signals something that contradicts your deep values or physical safety.
What to do with it
You can't argue with disgust. If it's steady, it's a boundary worth respecting. Ask yourself: what exactly is being violated? And what can I stop?
The opposite emotion
Across the wheel stands trust. Opposite feelings are hard to feel at the same time, and one often helps make sense of the other.