There’s been plenty of media coverage (including the National Post) recently for something called Dopamine Fasting. Since stress is a concern that many of us have on an ongoing basis, I thought it might be a useful idea for us to explore.
Necessity of Emotional Intelligence
When it comes to all forms of intelligence (whether it’s rational, physical, creative or emotional), it is my belief that many people believe that we either have it or we don’t.
The Problems with People Pleasing
In some ways, people pleasing tendencies *can seem* like a good thing. But for many people who fall under the description of being a “people pleaser”, it can be stressful, exhausting and depleting.
The One Thing Every One of Us Should Know
What is the one thing that every single one of us can do that can help to better regulate ourselves?
Ask the Right Questions
A lot of the times we can feel as though we don’t have choices because we’re not asking ourselves the kinds of questions that lead to different perspectives, which can then evolve into changes.
Change is Possible by Getting Clear
Is there something in your life that you would like to change but it feels impossible, too late or too hard?
Choices are Powerful
While we don’t always have a choice regarding our circumstances, we can understand what choices are available to us and that we have the choice as to how we decide to deal with our circumstances.
Making Judgements and Being Judgemental — What’s the Difference?
Why is it that even though we can all find ourselves having critical opinions about ourselves and others, there are some people who we think of as being particularly judgemental?
Why Do We Worry About What Others Think?
Wanting feelings of approval are common to most of us. Nearly everyone is worried to some extent about how they appear to other people. But when is it too much?