Emotional intelligence taps into a fundamental element of human behaviour that is distinct from your intellect. There is no known connection between IQ and EQ; You simply cannot predict EQ based on how smart someone is
Read MoreWe repeat the same process with the next thought, and so on. So we need to work on our thoughts one by one analysing the way they emerge and evolve and gradually learning to free them as they arise, Defusing the chain reactions that allow thoughts to invade the mind.
Read MoreResponse comes from your self. Reaction is created by the other person. He has hit you. He is the master of the situation and you are simply a puppet. You are reacting. His action is decisive and because he ahs done something now you are doing something in reaction.
Read MoreNext use your social awareness skills to think of the person who is receiving the feedback. Remember, feedback is meant to address the problem, not the person. How does the person need to hear your message so it is clear, direct, constructive, and respectful?
Read MoreAction does not disappear the grass grows by itself. Becoming watchful does not mean that you become inactive; Action happens through you, although there is no doer anymore.
Read MoreOne of the best ways to achieve that state is to meditate on feeling that transcend our mental afflictions. If, for instance, we gradually let our mind be invaded by a feeling of love and compassion for all beings, the warmth of such a thought will very likely melt the ice of our frustrations, while its gentleness will cool the fire of our desires.
Read MoreIn a few hours, you are friends with so much in common even if you come from the other end of the town or the world. You exchange mobile numbers and mail addresses and keep in touch. Or, it can also happen on the web as you enter a chat room.
Read MoreThe manager thinks his tirade was good for productivity because the rant " scared people straight," but their fear soon settles into caution. To perform at their best the team members need to take risks, stretch themselves beyond their comfort zone, and even make some mistakes along the way.
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