With self-awareness we have the ability to recognize and take an objective view of our internal dialogue, emotions thoughts and feelings.
Author Archives: Lyndsey Getty
Dear EQ: You saved my life!
And changed my life in the most wonderful way.
cognitive dissonance
Cognitive dissonance is an internal discomfort. Just like what is familiar isn’t always good, what is comfortable isn’t always beneficial.
self-justification
If left unchecked, self-justification can be a method of self sabotage .
internal distraction
We need to differentiate between internal and external distractions in order to be more productive.
EQ (Emotional Quotient)
It is about time we all know what EQ is.
Advantages and Benefits of EQ (Emotional Intelligence)
A high EQ (or emotional intelligence) benefits every aspect of your life.
Trade: “I Don’t Care What People Think,” with “I Can’t Control What People Think”
It’s impossible to not care what others think. We benefit when we focus on what we can and can’t control.
victim
The definition of the term victim has been distorted.
productive shame
(new term) utilizing feelings of shame for personal growth and development. Importance Productive shame is when we acknowledge feelings of shame and then try to understand and work through the thought patterns that form them. While we feel guilt after committing a wrongful act, shame is when we feel guilty for being who we are,Continue reading “productive shame”