Emotional intelligence is a concept that has been on the rise for a couple of decades. But it has existed as an idea since the 1960s. It promotes the idea of an alternative intelligence to IQ, creating the idea that … Continue reading
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Why We Need to Teach Kids Emotional Intelligence
For years, I’ve taught a weekly psychology class to students ranging from 7 to 14 years-old. In this class, I encourage self-reflection, asking kids to identify and express what they think and feel and to consider the thoughts and feelings … Continue reading
Leveling Up Your Emotional Intelligence
Moving from reaction to response to reflection One of the hallmarks of emotional intelligence is the ability to respond to a situation, rather than react to it. We are at our basest when we react to external situations or events, … Continue reading
Emotional Intelligence Isn’t A Philosophy, It’s A Fundamental Part Of Survival
BY MAZWI TYSON ZONDI In a world that encourages shallowness and consumerism (which aren’t as far apart as one might think) we need to be able to develop emotional intelligence. We need to realize that it is just as important … Continue reading
Develop Emotional Intelligence by Learning How You Sound to Others
Patrick Allan Sometimes what we say doesn’t go over very well, regardless of our intent. There’s a difference between what we mean when we say something and how it comes across to other people. Learning that difference is an important … Continue reading
6 Ways to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence
What makes someone successful? Is it book smarts, street smarts or a combination of the two? Maybe it is someone who is naturally gifted in their field? You might be surprised to learn that the most successful people are those … Continue reading
Conquering Emotional Blind Spots Is Challenging, But Worth It
Knowing you have them is the first step. I’ve signed up to get emotionally attacked by my phone every day. Along with hundreds of thousands of people, I get a daily notification from the astrology app Co-Star. It sends an … Continue reading
5 Habits That All Emotionally Intelligent People Have In Common
What does it really mean to be emotionally intelligent? Many of us can say we’re in touch with our emotions but how does this translate into a relatable and social intelligence towards ourselves and other people? The idea is that … Continue reading
10 Things Emotionally Resilient People Do Differently
BY BRIANNA WIEST “If you lived honestly, your life would heal itself.” In one sentence, David Viscott sums up an entire canon of modern self-help literature. In three decades as a psychiatrist, he says that every therapeutic breakthrough he’s witnessed … Continue reading
5 Reasons Why Emotionally Intelligent People Are Happier
Joan Moran Creative Thought Leader, author, blogger, creative thought leader, wellness expert 09/28/2015 On my way to New Orleans last December, I sat next to a man who was a project manager in northern California. … Continue reading
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