Emotional Intelligence for Critical Thinkers
Whether it’s the jerk at work or that one person in your family who just doesn’t like you, rude and intimidating people can be found in any corner of the world (and under many rocks).
In this episode, I share seven suggestions that will help you counter those behaviors and perhaps even make some of these people start respecting you again.
When you’re in a situation that needs to change, but you’re too afraid to take a stand or just hope it changes on its own, you may be waiting forever.
Unfortunately, waiting for changes can often involve exposing yourself to a toxic environment, causing long-term emotional damage.
If you want change, you might have to take a big scary step to get it.
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Honoring your boundaries isn’t always easy. Some people will think you’re being a jerk or stubborn. Some will even say that you’re changing in a bad way even though it’s good for you.
Get clear on what you will and won’t accept from others and your life will change for the better.
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If you’re commitment-phobic or someone who has trouble making and committing to decisions, you’ve probably noticed your life coming to a standstill more often than you want.
The solution may be a simple change that’s a challenge to implement but could transform your life.
Listen to this episode to help you make decisions faster and easier.
Comparing yourself to other people is the fastest way to low self-worth and low self-esteem.
Why do we always compare ourselves to people that are better looking, wealthier, healthier, and have more success in areas of life that we are still working on? It seems like a black hole of misery that will never end.
In segment one, I talk about one of my good friends who is self-employed and wondering why she isn’t succeeding after a few months of what I see has been a very successful time for her. She is comparing her success to those that have been in the business for a long time and that comparison is making her feel down.
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