The Mind’s Power Source
Could emotions be the power source of the mind? Is that why they drive us and our actions so easily? They get the first shot at all incoming messages. And
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Can I Think Clearly with Emotion?
For some, to think clearly when they are emotionally stirred is a major concern, so we need to try to understand the issue better. They (the NT in particular) have become
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We Can Cease to Fear Our Emotions
Our tumultuous experiences with the volatility and power of emotion can teach any temperament to fear emotion. Anybody can be unnerved by an emotional surge. A little child must also
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Emotional “Static”
When emotions overwhelm us, we can’t think straight. The presence of feelings fog the mind like emotional static and push our thoughts around in our heads. NTs know this all
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Do You Believe Emotions Are Right?
The emotional mind believes it is right in its judgments. In fact, emotions don’t hesitate to make their presence known and to act with a confidence that can take us
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A Form of Manipulation: Changing Our Minds
We recently discussed manipulation of emotion and manipulating with emotion. Today let’s discuss a specific type of manipulation, one that is potent help in achieving intelligent emotions: manipulating our emotions
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Manipulating With Emotion and Manipulating Emotion
Let’s take a look at “manipulating with emotion” and “manipulating emotion”. The distinction is important, as is the purpose for each. It seems to follow that if our thoughts alone
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Emotions from the Inner Sanctum of Our Mind
We’re emotionally set on edge when we confront a life or death situation like a gun pressed to our head. But can our thoughts alone create the same emotional anxiety?
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The Associative Function of Emotions
Is it a good thing or a bad thing that emotions function associatively in the mind? Whatever we face in the present moment, our emotional system wants to know whether
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Every Good Boss Knows This
Every good boss knows how to positively motivate each person on their team. Think back to a teacher, or relative that truly impacted you with some one-on-one motivation at a
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What Is the Emotional Mind’s Language?
Next we must learn that the emotional mind reads symbols, impressions, and overall patterns more than it reads reason and logic. This is why symbolic and metaphorical language, images, poetry,
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Willpower – Is It the Helpmate or Challenger of Emotion?
We know from experience that our emotions seriously challenge our willpower. Love and fear will test our will every time. Our determination and tough-mindedness shake at their onslaught. Emotion can
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