Who would you be if you accepted yourself? In this last post about perfectionism, you will explore a tangible, research-backed exercise for increasing self-compassion. Take a moment to give to yourself today.
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No one loves making mistakes, but some of us are more afraid of making a mistake than others. If you are one of these people, take a mindful moment to better understand where your fear comes from.
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Empathy is lending our hearts, minds, and souls to others, but how can we give this to ourselves, too? This week’s Illuminate challenges us to indulge a bit by asking ourselves one simple question to unlock our heart’s deepest desires.
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Emotional intelligence is peeking beneath the surface of an emotion (even anger!) to understand the vulnerability and pain from which the emotion explodes. This Illuminate offers a concrete step for practicing compassion with others whose behaviors cause pain and hurt.
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The dogma for decades was that adult brains couldn’t generate any new brain cells, but new evidence suggests the opposite. Here are 5 ways…
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Take a moment to clarify your (emotional, professional, physical) destination + represent it in a fun way.
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Everyone has their own pattern when it comes to relationships. ‘Attachment Styles’ have been studied in psychology for years, and its wisdom is now starting to find its way into everyday relationships. What’s your attachment style, and how can you best work with it?
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Professional football players are “stars” – but are they successful? Some manage to build a life off the field – most don’t.
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This week, in the United States, is the holiday of Thanksgiving: a time when people get together, share what they’re thankful for, and eat a lot of turkey. I knew I wanted to focus this week’s Illuminate on gratitude, and one of the activities from this month’s POP-UP Festivals reminded me of one of my favorite activities: writing thank-you notes.
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Newest research looks at EQ generational differences plus the strengths and weaknesses of each age.
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How often do you engage with “the other side” of an issue? It’s hard, especially in today’s climate. Bret Wells shares 5 tips to have difficult conversations with emotional intelligence.
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Unlikely Gratitude: Finding the opportunity for growth in an otherwise, mundane, annoying, or horrible situation.
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How often do we wear masks? Do we actually spend most (or all) of our lives wearing a protective costume so that we can hide who we really are? Learn about your unique masks in this simple + meaningful activity.
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“It’s useful to know it’s a choice worth making.” The results from an 80-year-long research study clearly identify what we should focus on for a long and fulfilled life.
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It’s prickly, but it’s worth it. Learn more about your own limiting belief + tools for working through it, all thanks to the person who most annoys you. Take this moment to learn compassion- for yourself and for them.
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From a chart that deciphers the meaning of dozens of feelings to a video that will change your understanding of empathy, here are 10 free tips + resources to cultivate emotional intelligence.
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Your ‘Sandpaper Person’ illuminates your own personal beliefs + opportunities for growth. This articles breaks down how to identify + learn from the person who most challenges you.
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A powerful new framework for the season of fall: Take a moment this week to become clear about what is essential to YOU. And honor that the rest might shed away.
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What does it mean to “grow” as a person, and what’s the role of EQ? New research findings on global emotional intelligence show us what’s supporting and inhibiting growth.
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When it comes to burn outs, could we intervene a little sooner—like before we totally burn out? What are your burn out warning signs? In this Illuminate, we build awareness of the Set-Up phase to your muck.
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So often, when we are in a hard place, we just want to get out as quickly as possible. But transforming our muck into meaning takes time, acceptance, and understanding. Here is my story of a recent burn out, and how you, too, can transform your muck.
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Three steps to tapping into your guiding purpose. Today’s the day to create or refine your understanding of what fuels you + fuels the world.
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Practicing emotional intelligence around how we eat it is an often forgotten key to digestive health, according to digestive psychologist Caspar Poyck. Here are 6 ways to eat mindfully and feel better physically.
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A guide to tempering it for better decision making. Dive into your own brain’s extreme preferences + explore some tools for teaching your brain that there is indeed a different way to look at things.
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A growing body of research suggests that unconscious bias impacts all of our decisions. Here’s a 5-step guide to overcome unconscious bias with self-awareness.
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Do you know the difference between feeling hungry and feeling anxious? Four ideas for increasing your brain-body connection.
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Would wearing a doctor’s clothes really make you more attentive? Read on for one intriguing research study + a fun tip for boosting your emotional intelligence practice.
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Six Seconds’ State of the Heart report identifies the 3 components of emotional intelligence that predict good decision making. Here is the story of three EQ practitioners who have struggled, and succeeded, to cultivate each one.
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I am not completely satisfied with how I handle uncomfortable social situations. If you agree, join me in taking a moment to dive into how you can navigate and transform your own behavior and thought patterns.
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The science + practice behind mindful breathing. Take five minutes to give yourself the gift of resetting your nervous system.
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Effective affirmations are self-created, meaningful, and dig into one’s core values. Here’s a guide to creating one for yourself that will stick.
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The only person who has the responsibility to prioritize you IS you. Take a mindful moment to build self-awareness, set your goals, and Choose Yourself.
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Solomon’s Paradox is people’s tendency to think more wisely about other people’s problems than their own. Researchers have proven it to be real – and found a simple technique to overcome it. Learn how and get a free worksheet to put it into practice!
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Warning: These 7 decision making insights are based on the latest neuroscience research and could lead to permanently improved decision making.
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When a child’s behavior devolves toward destruction, how can they find a way back toward health? A powerful story of how emotional intelligence helps.
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A simple tool for making more intentional decisions
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Decisions descisions… how do we make them, and can we make better decisions? Contrary to common belief, emotions may just be the key.
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Learn three quick and effective steps to wise journaling. For amateur and seasoned journalers alike, this skill will provide insight into your behavioral and emotional patterns.
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Relationships are the bedrock, the foundation, of a long and satisfying life. And according to a growing body of research, building community is quite literally a matter of life and death. So what helps us build community?
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