understanding_emotions

Jul
03
UE #53: The Winner Effect, Power, Self-Esteem

UE #53: The Winner Effect, Power, Self-Esteem

In this episode, I explore the 'Winner Effect', a phenomenon where individuals are more likely to win after
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Jul
03

UE #3: Acceptance is the foundation of emotional intelligence

I explain the importance of acceptance in developing emotional intelligence. A brief discussion about Jonathan Haidt’s work, and a
Jul
03

UE #5: How meditation can help build emotional intelligence (includes a 10 minute guided meditation)

Always wanted to learn meditation, but weren’t sure how exactly it helps? In this episode, I explain how meditation
Jul
03

UE #9: On Self Compassion

In this episode, I introduce the idea of self compassion. And then I lead you into a short 7 minute
Jul
03

UE #8: Distraction - The biggest enemy of emotional fitness

In this episode, I talk about distraction, which I think is the biggest mistake that prevents emotional fitness. If you
Jul
03
UE #14: Happiness comes from progress, not attainment

UE #14: Happiness comes from progress, not attainment

Where does happiness come from? I claim it comes from making progress, not attaining a goal. Have a listen to
Jul
03
UE #10: Your mind is like a family, and you are its head

UE #10: Your mind is like a family, and you are its head

In which, I compare the mind to a family. This analogy helps understand our minds better, and point to what’
Jul
03
UE #7: Facts, fear, and the coronavirus

UE #7: Facts, fear, and the coronavirus

I talk about the thing that’s in all our minds: the coronavirus pandemic. This is not an episode about
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Jul
03
UE #6: Why bother with emotional intelligence?

UE #6: Why bother with emotional intelligence?

Let’s take a step back, and think about why even bother with emotional intelligence. What’s the payoff, and
Jul
03
UE #4: Why exactly is humility a virtue?

UE #4: Why exactly is humility a virtue?

What is humility? Is it the same as self-deprecation? And how can being humble make you a better learner? Find