“Every time one of those 50,000 thoughts takes place, chemicals are produced in your brain that can trigger reactions felt throughout your body. There is a strong relationship between what you think and how you feel, both physically and emotionally.… — Travis Bradberry Copy Share Image
“What follow are the most common types of negative self-talk with the keys to taking control of them and turning them around: 1. Turn I always or I never into just this time or sometimes. Your actions are unique to the situation in front of you, no matter how often you think you mess up. Make certain your thoughts follow suit.… — Travis Bradberry Copy Share
“Part of self-awareness is knowing what you’re going through even if you can’t totally change it. Admit to yourself that your bad mood is… — Travis Bradberry Copy Share Image
“This sounds basic, almost too basic to mention, but listening is a strategy and a skill that is losing ground in society. Most people… — Travis Bradberry Copy Share Image
“As the first component of social competence, social awareness is a foundational skill. Social awareness is your ability to accurately pick up on emotions… — Travis Bradberry Copy Share Image
“1. Start with agreement. If you know you are likely to end up in a disagreement, start your discussion with the common ground you share.” — Travis Bradberry Copy Share Image
“Social awareness is your ability to accurately pick up on emotions in other people and understand what is really going on with them.” — Travis Bradberry Copy Share Image
“Your EQ is greatly affected by your ability to keep this road well traveled. The more you think about what you are feeling—and do… — Travis Bradberry Copy Share Image
“Plasticity” is the term neurologists use to describe the brain’s ability to change. Your brain grows new connections much as your biceps might swell if you started curling heavy weights several times a week. The change is gradual, and the weight becomes easier and easier to lift the longer you stick to your routine. Your brain can’t swell like your… — Travis Bradberry Copy Share
“Since we’re hard-wired to experience emotions before we can respond to them, it’s the one-two punch of reading emotions effectively and then reacting to… — Travis Bradberry Copy Share Image
“Approaching everyone you encounter as though they have something valuable to teach you—something that you will benefit from—is the best way to remain flexible,… — Travis Bradberry Copy Share Image
“Everything you see—including yourself—must travel through your own lens. The problem is, your lens is tainted by your experiences, your beliefs, and, without question, your moods. Your lens prevents you from ever obtaining a truly objective look at yourself, on your own. Often, there is a big difference between how you see yourself and how others see you. This chasm… — Travis Bradberry Copy Share
“Emotional intelligence is your ability to recognize and understand emotions in yourself and others, and your ability to use this awareness to manage your… — Travis Bradberry Copy Share Image
