Emotional intelligence for critical thinkers
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How many strikes do you give someone before they’re out?
How many chances does someone deserve before you’ve had enough? At what point do you accept that things will never, ever change?
(more…)When it’s always your fault
If you find yourself constantly being blamed for everything going wrong, it’s time to question whether you’re being manipulated into believing what may be a deflection. In this episode, I tackle the sometimes tricky dynamics of responsibility and blame.
(more…)When you’re “on” too much for others but not enough for yourself
When you’re always “on,” it means you put on your game face in every interaction with others. It’s like being in customer service and having to smile at every single customer that walks in the door.
Do this all day and you’ll probably want to crawl inside your shell when you get home. In this episode, I talk about what this is like from celebrities to baristas to anyone that feels like they need to be “on” all the time.
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