How do you handle your emotions? Do they run the show? Or do you show them who’s boss? Are they the things you spend the most time trying to control in your day? Or do you barely recognize when they are flaring? Most everyone now understands the term “EQ” as
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Did you know that being emotional actually makes you stronger? Most people will tell you the opposite – that it weakens you in some way. Perhaps that’s due to misunderstanding the true power of being emotional. What’s more, there’s a big difference between displaying emotion and possessing emotion as an
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When emotions get involved (for good or ill) in our relationships, the intensity of the relationship’s experiences rise — usually, dramatically. Therefore, it is important to use emotions positively in relationships. Replacement Is a Great Way to Use Emotions Positively in Relationships Having trouble with changing your emotions? We cannot
Continue readingThink of the occupations that obviously need emotional intelligence: receptionists, salespeople, teachers, clergy, counseling, politicians, personal relations, coaching, and all leadership positions. The list never seems to end. Most occupations require interaction with people. And with people, emotions are always in play. For instance, imagine these: Doctors with no bedside manner Salespeople
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Life has no meaning without emotion. Consider what a wedding celebration would be like without emotion being involved. Or what reason would there be to hold a funeral if there were no emotion to express about the deceased. For that matter, if there were no emotions involved, brussels sprouts would taste
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Emotions conflict often, and emotions cause and escalate a conflict. So where do we begin the process of sorting out this serious relationship factor? Let’s begin with how emotions play a part in decision making. Emotions Conflict Between “Thinkers” and “Feelers” We use the terms “thinkers” and “feelers” (T or
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Whether you are seated behind a CEO’s desk, at the front of a classroom, or behind the wheel in the school pickup line, a constant stream of important decisions is coming your way. Do you have what you need to make a good choice? As long as you are in
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Your supply of inner resources is exhaustible. What do you do when you’ve hit that brick wall? Your emotional tank is empty and mentally, there’s not much left. Life is so full of little stressors. Add some meaningful stress, like a major move, a job change or an illness in
Continue readingDo you have people in your life that just seem more “intense” than most? Or is it you others describe as having fiery enthusiasm? It’s not hard to understand or experience an unspoken intensity around things that are important to you. A compelling cause can capture your focus completely. A
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Do you long for a day that you feel 100% in control of your thoughts? Can you have a day where no matter what’s thrown your way, you have a quiet resolve to continue your path without disruption? Quiet resolve is a common goal for anyone who seeks a smart, efficient use
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Did you know caution is an emotion? Caution isn’t just an emotion; it’s intelligent emotional fuel for many. Do you have a child who’s genuinely concerned about the details of every change? Do you know friends who feel and act very unsettled until there’s a plan in place? You are
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Do you have a friend, a child, or a spouse who seems to operate with an unending stream of positive thinking? Do they love action and excitement? Have you noticed they stay focused on the present, looking for just the right way to make an impact on the world around
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