If you want to keep employees engaged at work, offer open communication with access to leaders at every level in the organization. Ensuring that every employee's voice is heard is essential for creating a thriving and productive workplace.
Low emotional intelligence can be a significant obstacle to success, impacting job performance and overall achievement. Since emotional intelligence accounts for 58% of job performance, improving this skill is crucial. Elevating your emotional intelligence enhances communication and fosters better relationship development.
Many of us spend much of our time striving to be perfect. Personally, seeking perfection served me well for many years, until I realized that if I focus on excellence perfection is irrelevant.
Our emotions send us many vital messages that, in turn, trigger thoughts and feelings. So, we must have a strategy with a rational and calm response when faced with life’s challenges.
When it comes to compassion, many lack the emotional intelligence skills to shift their focus on self-care and embrace self-compassion to boost mental health.
Vulnerability and emotional intelligence are closely connected, as both involve awareness and management of emotions in oneself and others. Emotion is an integral part of being human, as is vulnerability, yet many are cautious about being vulnerable and authentic and showing our emotions.
Did you know that studies show our minds wander nearly 47% of the time? This constant distraction can leave us feeling disconnected and overwhelmed. Do you spend time focusing on the present and living in the moment? If so, you're practicing mindfulness, a powerful antidote to the unwanted side effects of a fast-paced lifestyle, something I refer to as the 'Drive-By Life' phenomenon.
Have you ever noticed how someone's mood can quickly affect the atmosphere in a room? It's crucial to appreciate the impact of emotional contagion on others. Emotions are a significant driver of our behaviour and are hard-wired to cause us to react before considering the situation rationally. Therefore, understanding and effectively managing emotional contagion is essential to developing emotional intelligence and fostering healthier relationships.
New Year's resolutions can be powerful motivators; setting realistic and achievable goals is essential for self-improvement. However, you don't have to wait for a new year to make positive changes in your life.
As the holiday season approaches, anxiety and emotions often run high. Embrace the magic of a simple smile and heartfelt laughter—powerful tools for easing tension and genuinely enjoying this special time of year.
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