Let behaviors guide how you feel
Let behaviors guide how you feel
Have you ever noticed that certain things you do influence how you feel? For example, feeling really joyful after spending time with good friends. Or, feeling sad when you watch a heart-wrenching movie?…
Acknowledging our wins
In a world measured in sprint cycles and task lists, we are always expected to look toward the future, and anxiously anticipate our next project. While this process functions to propel us forward, we are perpetually left in a state in which we do not feel enough…
Cultivating gratitude
What is gratitude? Gratitude is the feeling of appreciation in response to what one has received, whether tangible or abstract. It is felt and expressed in many forms. We can cultivate gratitude of the past by…
Opposite actions to change strong emotions
Emotions permeate every aspect of our lives. They elevate us during triumphant gains, and plummet us during devastating losses. They are such an universal part of the human experience that psychologist Paul Eckman has identified…
Emotional intelligence: The key to being a successful leader
What makes a stellar individual contributor does not sustain a good manager. Managers are often promoted to their leadership positions due to demonstrated experience…
Tips for improving emotional intelligence
I keep on hearing about “emotional intelligence,” how do I harness it? The practice of emotional intelligence begins with mindfulness skills. Taking even a minute to check in with how you are feeling can have a…