Flexibility: Adjusting Our Sails When the Winds Change
Stress is part of life. It can come from deadlines, relationships, responsibilities, and even positive experiences. Not all stress is harmful. A manageable amount can energize us, sharpen our attention, and help us rise to a challenge. The question isn’t whether we’ll experience stress. It’s how effectively we manage ourselves when we do. Within Emotional […]
Emotional Intelligence: The New Currency of Success and Authentic Connection
1. What Is EQ (and Why Should You Care)? Emotional Intelligence is commonly defined as the ability to perceive, understand, and manage emotions in oneself and others. (Adapted from the EQ-i 2.0 Model, Reuven Bar-On, 2012. Multi-Health Systems Inc.) The tool I use in my coaching and corporate consulting work is the EQ-i 2.0, developed […]
The Brain Brilliance You Can’t Ignore… Mindfulness Connection
Let’s start with something amazing: Your brain can change. Literally. It’s called neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to rewire itself based on what you repeatedly do, think, and feel. This isn’t just science; it’s freedom. It means you’re not stuck with old habits, thought patterns, or emotional loops. You can train your brain to respond differently—more calmly, […]
Your New “Superpower”
Life will throw stuff at you that will rock your world to its core. After the shock, you’re left humbled by the event asking yourself why and/or what’s next? I’m here to tell you practicing a Mental Fitness Plan will help you navigate through all the mess. I was on the Hot Mess Express train […]