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Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ, states thatemotional intelligence is essential for successful management just as much as high IQ is.Emotional intelligence consists of self-awareness, self-regulation, social skills,...
Healthy Boundaries in The Workplace
In a culture that is highly collectivistic rather than individualistic, it can be difficult to set clear boundaries. Boundaries are relatively a new concept to many, and they are essential in order to have successful relationships and careers. People pleasing coupled...
Types of Coping Mechanisms: Healthy vs Unhealthy
The last two years have not been easy for anyone. Life in itself is very challenging, and with a global pandemic we saw people struggling financially, some grieving loved ones, and others fighting for their lives. Many of us haven’t lived through a pandemic like this...
The Truth About Giving From An Empty Place
Somewhere along the line we’ve lost sight of the fine line between selfishness and self-care.Wanting to live from a place of giving can be a beautiful thing, but it can often be unsustainableif we lose ourselves in the process. Work, social interactions, people, and...
How to Beat Defensiveness and Handle Criticism
Celebrities, actors, and singers aren’t the only ones that are met with harsh reviews by critics.Putting your all in a project, and then hearing your boss, teammate, or colleague expressdisapproval towards it can be very frustrating. Doing your best on an assignment,...
The Comparison Trap: How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
Eleanor Roosevelt once described comparison as the “thief of joy”, and truer words were neverspoken. The habit of comparing yourself to other people robs you of your joy because itprevents you from celebrating your own wins and milestones. We tend to think that we...
“I Don’t Have Enough Time!” – How to Make Time For The Things That Matter
Due to the nature of our fast-paced world that idolizes the hustle, it’s easy to feel depleted whenwe feel like we don’t have time to accomplish enough. We are expected to work, maintain asocial life, exercise, and somehow get eight hours of sleep. It all sounds...
Peer Pressure & Peer Conformity : Why We Give In To Conformity & How We Can Overcome It
In a society that highly prioritizes the opinions of others and shames those who stand out, it can be very easy to fall in the trap of peer pressure. Peer pressure has commonly been understood as a phenomenon that is only experienced by malleable teenagers. Over time...
How to Combat the 9-5 Workplace Anxiety
As defined by the American Psychological Association, "Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure.” Whether you’re stuck on meeting several deadlines by the end of the week, have...