Giving our emotions a name helps us communicate them. Sharing your feelings. Once we have recognized our feelings and have given them a name, it is easier to communicate them to others. You can also express feelings nonverbally through your actions. You might jump up and down to express joy.
Verbal messages share feelings more directly.
An effective way to share our feelings is to use I-statements. I-statements describe a thought, feeling, or other experience in the first person singular. Feelings expressed as You-statements, on the other hand, are characterized by blaming and lack of ownership. It's easy and natural to lash out at others, get even, blow off steam and yell or hit things. Most research suggests relationships benefit when negative emotions are expressed helpfully.