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Maria Jackson enjoys writing about the personal side of practicing emotional intelligence. Her noble goal is to “nurture inner illumination,” and she feel grateful to work and live in a world where she can practice daily. She shares stories, tips, and inspirations for living EQ in Illuminate, a free, weekly e-mail column (6sec.org/illuminate). She'd love to hear from you at [email protected]

Illuminate: Getting Out of Your Head + Into Your Body

Do you know the difference between feeling hungry and feeling anxious? Four ideas for increasing your brain-body connection.

Illuminate: Maybe You Should Change What You Wear?

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.

Illuminate: Fiery Social Situation? Here’s How to Step In

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.

Three Breaths for Lowering Your Cortisol Level

The science + practice behind mindful breathing. Take five minutes to give yourself the gift of resetting your nervous system.

Craft Your Personal Affirmation in Five Steps

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.

What Your Brain Style Says About Decision-Making

Did you know that your brain style may be affecting your decision making? Find out your brain style + see how it may be impacting your ability to make great decisions.

Three Steps to Identifying Your Goals + Obstacles

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.

Illuminate: What Decision Do You Need to Make Today?

A simple tool for making more intentional decisions

Illuminate: 3 steps to easy + effective journaling

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.

Seeing Through a Lens of Possibility: Connecting Teenagers with Emotionally Intelligent Role Models

Lithuania is the least optimistic and empathetic country in Europe, according to research. This is the story of one woman’s mission to change the emotional climate, and of her most recent success story – helping connect teenagers with emotionally intelligent role models.