Emotional Intelligence - Strategies And Tactics
The path to stress, irritation, conflict and regret is paved with impulsive, overly emotional responses. Unnecessary emotional intensity creates mental static. We miss the obvious and usually end up looking stupid.
Secondly, when we act emotionally, we don't take time to identify which elements of a situation are under our control and which are not. Attempting to exert influence over things that are out of our control is a surefire recipe for frustration.
Thirdly, every time that you allow the emotional part of your brain to take control in situations that don't really require an impulsive response, it becomes progressively more sensitive. Whenever you see someone freak-out over a trivial upset, you're watching the end result of this process, a hair-trigger 'emotional' brain.
Whatever the challenge, if you can't disconnect from your emotions, you lose! It's time to learn how to keep your Emotion Brain at bay…
Your Emotion Brain
You have two brains inside your head. (And it’s not “left brain – right brain”.) One of them is a bullying, delusional dictator who rants at your unconscious and screams absolute demands at the world. In these Emotion Brain articles I outline the Perspective PowerTM approach to managing your feelings and enhancing your emotional intelligence…
Emotional Intelligence - Book Reviews
Whether you’re looking for books about emotional intelligence to gain a better understanding of the neuroscience or simply seeking practical tools to help you control toxic emotions, here are some things you should know: Book Reviews
Emotional Intelligence - Blog Posts
Here are my emotional intelligence blog posts. Feel free to join the conversation...Make your opinions known by leaving comments. Blog Posts
Emotional Intelligence - News Update
I've moved the emotional intelligence archive to here: Emotional-Intelligence - Blog Category
