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Distracted by Noise? Give In! emotional intelligence Jul 15, 2024

Recently, I’ve been having trouble focusing on my work. I attribute this persistent state of distraction to the constant noise around me: the appalling political news, the disasters cropping up around the world due to climate change, and the difficulty of the games I play daily in The ...

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How to Keep Your Focus on What Matters Most: Develop a Mission Statement emotional intelligence Jul 01, 2024

I am naturally curious and passionate about learning and exploring new endeavors. However, earlier in my career, I often jumped from one opportunity to another. My priorities shifted frequently, and my attention span was limited. It was as if I were a squirrel in a park full of acorns, darting...

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How to Halt Negative Self-Talk: Recall a Simple Yet Powerful Phrase emotional intelligence May 30, 2024

Ah, spring! I love this season. I'm always so nostalgic in the spring and summer, recalling the ice cream socials my small community held on the church lawn and the strawberry rhubarb pie my grandmother and aunts prepared each spring. We had an abundance of rhubarb in our family garden, and it...

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Let's Talk about Time emotional intelligence May 22, 2024

Time is a curious phenomenon, almost like a character in the story of our lives, changing roles as we grow. My relationship with time is continuously transforming, as I face various phases of my life and career.  Time has morphed from a barrier in my youth to a precious...

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Professional Transformation Among The Peonies emotional intelligence May 02, 2024

Who could have foreseen that the aftermath of a challenging year would lead me to the profound transformation brought about by peonies? Every Spring, a bed of these flowers in the community garden where I exchanged wedding vows becomes my sanctuary, my reset button. And this Spring, I found...

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Leadership Growth: When Our Defenses Hold Us Back emotional intelligence Apr 30, 2024

We all love a success story, especially our own. We draw strength from our achievements and pride from our skills. But while celebrating our wins, could we miss the hidden obstacles keeping us from reaching our full potential?

Understanding the Silent Blockers

Authentic leadership is more than...

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Three Ways to Boost Your Ability to Learn From Experience emotional intelligence Apr 27, 2024

Experience is the best teacher.  You have heard these words before, right? But the truth is, we don’t always learn from our encounters with life’s opportunities.

How often do we repeat the same errors or enjoy our wins without digging into the how and why? I'm right there with...

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Find Inspiration: Slow Down to Gain Momentum emotional intelligence Apr 18, 2024

 

Ever had those days where your brain feels like it's swimming in syrup? You plop down, ready to be a productivity ninja, and BAM—you're suddenly the MVP of viral cat video marathons and a high-scorer in your favorite mobile games.

For the past few weeks, that's been the soundtrack of...

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Curries and Curveballs: Stirring Up Resilience After a Professional Setback emotional intelligence Apr 05, 2024

Picture this: I was all set with this fantastic project, feeling on top of the world. Then, boom! Out of nowhere, our sponsor hits a snag, and the project comes screeching to a halt. Suddenly, I'm like a GPS after you've driven into a tunnel – "Recalculating"... and recalculating... and oh,...

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Life's Lessons: My Top 6 Game-Changing Insights emotional intelligence Mar 12, 2024

Hey everyone!

So, a friend of mine threw down a challenge recently: jot down the biggest life lessons I’ve picked up so far. Now, life’s been a pretty wild ride - some parts awesome, some kinda tough. But here are the five (okay, six - couldn't help myself) biggies that really...

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