Tag Archives: emotional intelligence

By first understanding and working with your own feelings, you can set the stage for magical results with the very challenging people in your life! 1. Know your feelings – and how strong they may be – before you get into action with your challenging people. 2. Make behavior decisions that you will feel proud [...]
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Imagine that we each arrive into the world with a golden ball that is our life companion, bouncing and shimmering its way along side us throughout our lives. As we grow up, the glow of our golden ball grows brighter as our self-esteem blossoms. Through the messages we give our children, we make choices in [...]
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Occasions such as holidays, weddings, anniversaries or even memorials are ripe opportunities for your boundaries and your integrity to be tested by the unhealthy behavior habits of those around you. You can love your family, friends or co-workers immensely, but there is something about special events that can bring out the crazy in everyone. There [...]
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Once overwhelm sets in and your child is melting down under a confusing to-do pile, it is can be a frantic challenge to dig her out and settle her down. Here are six pro-active strategies; so start now to see them really work! 1. Plan ahead. Shift gears before homework burn out sets in. We [...]
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Help your kids manage their emotions and avoid sabotaging their good times with impulsive behavior. This is especially challenging for kids and adults who are highly sensitive, or who have Asperger Syndrome, Autism or ADHD. Here are seven strategies to help them handle frustration. 1. Help them find in-the-moment strategies for self-calming. Make your child [...]
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