“The excitement and energy you enjoy during a good mood paint a rosy picture of all you encounter. This leaves you far more likely to make impulsive decisions that ignore the potential consequences of your actions. Stay aware of your… — 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… — Travis Bradberry Copy Share Image
“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… — Travis Bradberry Copy Share Image
“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,… — Travis Bradberry Copy Share Image
“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
