As many people today know, there are so many different ways to be “intelligent.” Some people are book smart, others are geniuses at reading people, some are sales mavens while others have a high level of what is known as emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence (EI) is one of those unique forms of “smarts” that helps
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In an earlier article, we decided to dive into the topic of emotional intelligence and talk about how to increase your emotional intelligence and awareness. This included looking back at the past, asking others for perspective and being observant of the present. Once you master these three steps it is time to focus on the
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Emotional intelligence, also known as EI is a person’s ability to recognize and understand emotions and the effect that these emotions have on thinking and behavior. Having high emotional intelligence can help you better understand yourself and understand others. It also increases your chances for achieving your goals, reaching out to others and finding more
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 Emotionally Intelligent People Emotionally intelligent people have a very unique advantage in our world today. While some people may not value the power of emotional intelligence, or even really understand what it is, emotionally intelligent people have such an advantage not only when it comes to understanding their own emotions but the emotions of others
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Are you familiar with the concept of emotional intelligence? In a nutshell, the term refers to the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions, as well as those of others. Basically, this means having the “intelligence” and awareness to observe that our emotions can affect our behavior and affect others, just as
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The Importance of Learning to Be Alone There are so many people today who struggle with being alone. There is something to be said about learning to be alone. Whether it means being single, eating alone, traveling alone, or anything in between. And there is good reason too. It is hard to be alone. In
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When it comes to the art of meditation, there are so many different practices, approaches and techniques that are often used interchangeably in order for people to find the mindfulness they are looking for. However, if you truly look into this history of meditation and how it works, you will find there are so many
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When most people think about today’s fast-paced tech world, chances are they don’t naturally think about meditation. The tech industry doesn’t necessarily seem to have a lot in common with the Zen nature that most people associate with meditation. However, some of the biggest names in technology are embracing the art of meditation. It isn’t
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The Rolling Stones famously sang “you can’t always get what you want”. However, for many of us, getting what we want is a secondary concern. First and foremost, we’re working on trying to figure out what it is that we want. In a world where it’s difficult enough to figure out what type of coffee
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Suffering is one of the undeniable facts of life that motivate our spiritual practice. It was coming face-to-face with aging, illness and death, that inspired the Buddha to leave his palace and his family behind, and set out on the path of awakening. In a sense, the story of Siddhartha Gautama is a metaphor for
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