(Part 2 of Emotional Intelligence) Being self-aware means knowing yourself well. It’s about understanding your thoughts, feelings, and actions and recognising your strengths and weaknesses. It helps you better manage your emotions and behaviour, make better decisions, and set realistic goals. It’s an essential emotional skill to have for your overall happiness
(Part 1 of Emotional Intelligence) Emotional intelligence(EQ) means understanding and managing your feelings, as well as recognising and empathising with the feelings of others. It’s about being able to control how you feel and react, and to understand the feelings of others. For example, imagine you’re angry because someone made fun of
(Part 6 of 9) Values are crucial in forming our identity, guiding responsible decision-making, and achieving our basic human needs. They are not abstract concepts but powerful drivers influencing our actions and behaviours. So, let’s explore the transformational potential of values. “Values are the pillars that uphold our identity, shaping our interactions
(Part 7 of 9) Have you ever questioned the universe’s enormity and pondered your place within it? Or have you experienced moments of introspection where the question of your being weighs heavily on your mind? The quest for meaning and purpose is a deeply inbred human condition. Its pursuit goes beyond cultural,
(Part 5 of 9) Identity formation is a complicated process that shapes our sense of self and influences our overall well-being. To understand the factors causing this process, we turn to Self-Determination Theory (SDT). SDT increase our understanding of human motivation and behaviour, highlighting the importance of autonomy, competence, and relatedness. In
(Part 8 of 9) Have you ever considered why people behave the way they do? It turns out that our thoughts and beliefs play a decisive role in influencing our actions. “You become what you think about all day long.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson. Imagine mental models as the lenses through which