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An insight to the science of emotions The intriguing nature of emotions has captivated scientists for decades. Stemming from our basic human need for survival, scientists generally agree that there are six core human emotions – joy, surprise, fear, disgust, anger and sadness. Based on our personal background, our brain will process each situation and subconsciously select the best emotional response. This will usually influence how we act and have a physical effect on our body, motivating our behaviour in certain situations. For example, many people feel nervous before public speaking – based on the core emotion fear, this can trigger bodily changes such as a faster heartbeat or stronger respiration. Our emotions shape our life H ow we res p o n d to o u r e m o t io n s s h a p es o u r ove ra l l we l l b ei n g a n d q u a l it y of l ife. W h e n yo u co n s cio us l y ta ke s te ps to b a l a n ce yo u r e m o t io n s, t h o u g h t s b e co m e cl e a re r s o yo u ca n m a ke t h e r ig h t d e cisio n s. Given the fundamental role they play in our daily lives, it ’s impor tant to find healthy ways to keep our emotions in balance. Some people find exercise and a healthy diet helps. Today, with an ever-increasing knowledge of mindfulness and self-care, more and more people are learning about the power of essential oils to enhance emotional wellbeing. 14 MIND & MOOD