Thoughts and feelings are often used interchangeably. But they really are not the same. There really is a difference – a big difference.
 The words ‘I feel/ I am ‘ should only be used when followed by a true feeling, not a thought/ opinion.

 One way you could distinguish between the two is the words used after the word “I feel”. These are all thoughts.

“I feel” followed by [that/ like/ as if]
– “I feel that he should know better.”
– “I feel like a failure.”
– “I feel as if I’m talking to a wall.”

“I feel” followed by [I, you, he, she, they, it]
– “I feel I am constantly on call.”
– “I feel it is useless.”

“I feel” followed by [name or description of person]
– “I feel Sammy has been very irresponsible.”
– “I feel my spouse is so wonderful.”

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 There’s a difference between feelings and thoughts:
– “I feel that you should know better.” –> thought (“I think…”)
– “I feel frustrated.” –> feeling
– “I feel it is useless.” –> thought (“I think…”)
– “I feel scared when you say that.” –> feeling
– “I feel you don’t love me.” –> opinion (“I think …”)
– “I am sad that you’re leaving” –> feeling
– “I feel you are annoying me on purpose.” –> opinion (“I think …)
– “I am upset because I think you are annoying me purpose.” –> feeling
– “I feel I am being unkind to them.” –> opinion (“I think …)
– “I feel regret around how I am behaving towards them.” –> feeling