Emotional Intelligence

Emotional Intelligence

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Philosophers Massimo Pigliucci and Greg Lopez discuss how Stoicism can help us gain perspective on our emotions and act with intention in the world.
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People are having less sex than ever. 3 experts explain the keys to maintaining a passionate relationship.
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Emotion dysregulation has been linked to unhealthy risk-taking, relationship challenges, and negative physical health outcomes.
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Not all conflict is bad. Expert Priya Parker explains how “heat” can be harnessed for good.
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Meditation can put you in a wiser relationship with life.
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The replication crisis has debunked many of psychology’s fair-haired hypotheses, but for the marshmallow test, things have only become more interesting.
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If you think everyone around you is terrible, the joke may be on you.
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We know that everything changes, but we long for something more permanent.
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These composers channeled the horror of the Holocaust and Hiroshima while honoring those who lived through it.
competency framework
A competency framework is a way to align individual performance with organizational goals. Read on to learn how.
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Educator Irshad Manji emphasizes that diversity is a fact of life, and it should be harnessed to unite society rather than divide it. Recognizing that humans tend to react defensively […]
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Journaling helped Marcus Aurelius cultivate the emotional intelligence necessary to steer Rome through turbulent times.
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Though Sun Tzu’s "The Art of War" is a classic military treatise, its advice applies to all manner of conflict.
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You can’t spot a liar just by looking — but psychologists are zeroing in on methods that might actually work.
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It’s a lot easier to point out things that are gezellig (adjective) than it is to define gezelligheid (noun) itself.
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There are three barriers we need to overcome to have better, more productive arguments.
learner engagement
There are several different types of learner engagement, from emotional to cognitive. Here's how to improve each.
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You might suppress your emotions when you walk through the door at work. But your colleagues can still feel them.
leadership training
What distinguishes effective from ineffective leadership training? Read on to find out.
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Kids are more anxious and depressed than ever. Is identity politics to blame?
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Long-term research efforts have revealed alarming mental health trends.
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End of life patients face mental health challenges uniquely existential and spiritual in nature — but psychedelics are emerging as a possible solution to relieve the suffering.
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The utilitarian “greatest happiness principle” has remained popular for two centuries — is it time for a rethink?
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Arguments don’t have to be about winning or losing; they can help us build trust despite disagreeing.
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High-conflict people are found in all walks of life. Learning how to identify them, and what to do next, can save you much emotional turmoil.
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Your sexual education was probably inadequate. Here’s the information you always needed.
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Financial setbacks are more common than you might think.
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