Emotionally Intelligent People Use Mental Fitness Strategies to Manage Overwhelm and Strengthen Stress Tolerance
Unexpected demands can arrive when your plate is already full. How do you manage overwhelm when an urgent assignment competes with existing deadlines? Maya is a capable director who takes pride in delivering quality work. She and her team are working on two substantial projects she hopes to finish by late Friday afternoon. Midmorning, her […]
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 […]