Intelligence quotient versus emotional intelligence (according to Daniel Goleman)

Daniel Goleman writes this about the relationship between theoretical intelligence and emotional intelligence (on page 83 of my Polish copy of the book): “(…) theoretical intelligence, which manifests itself in excellent grades at school, hardly prepares us to fend off adversity – or to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the vicissitudes of life.… Read More Intelligence quotient versus emotional intelligence (according to Daniel Goleman)

Why it’s important to support others even when you lack your own emotional support

Share your heart with others If you’re not receiving help you know how hard it is when other people are alone. Support them. They need it because it helps when you help them. How to support others How many donation requests do you see on social media at any given time? Have you ever donated… Read More Why it’s important to support others even when you lack your own emotional support

No Shame

I’ve heard people say things like “Oh, she’s just depressed”.  Just? Most people, unless they’ve been there, have no idea what depression is really all about.  Most people use the word Sad. It’s not really sad.  But yeah, sometimes it is.  It’a hollow, hopeless, emptiness, that consumes you.  Your world is black and bleak.  Nothing matters. You could… Read More No Shame

Just because you haven’t gone through an emotion doesn’t mean you shouldn’t prepare for it

Self defense training is for something we hope you never have to go through Why do people go to the gym? Emotional training helps too. Most events which impact our lives are unplanned. A loss, being let go, results you have waited for coming back positive or negative. Developing your emotional intelligence is the reason… Read More Just because you haven’t gone through an emotion doesn’t mean you shouldn’t prepare for it

Are you happy?

John C. Maxwell was once a speaker at a seminar with his wife. He and his wife, Margaret, were asked to speak at several separate sessions. When Maxwell was a speaker, his wife always sat in the front row and listened to her husband’s seminars. Conversely, when Margaret was speaking at one of the sessions,… Read More Are you happy?