Memory isn't replay; it's rewrite. Understanding this changes everything about how we view our experiences and our identity. #Memory#CognitiveScience https://t.co/Zp2f6NoVB0 via @nireyal
Hating on yourself for feeling or reacting a certain way acts as a roadblock to mastering emotions. Instead, get curious about the sensations you’re feeling. https://t.co/lIUW3zS3RM via @nireyal
Building an Internal Mirror
Source: Blue Ocean Brain
At lunch, Marcus and Kiara are commiserating about yet another rainy May day that has affected their commute (there are just so many this year!) when they turn to Erika for her opinion. Erika has been…https://t.co/tFn2ukv0lr
The Habit of Being Ourselves
Source: Blue Ocean Brain
Marcus and Kiara are back to grumbling about the rain again. Erika is still looking forward to it, and feeling a little bit more confident in her authentic self. This time, when they turn to her to…https://t.co/utfvcbbjIV
The Gift of the Authentic You
Source: Blue Ocean Brain
Erika is sitting at a lunch table when two of her colleagues strike up a conversation near her.
“What do you think about this weather?” Marcus says. “I hate driving in the rain.”
“Oh, I know,”…https://t.co/I4XGbtaN4b
Long walks are excellent for finding perspective and getting in touch with your emotions, especially when you do it without headphones and all you are exposed to is the sound of nature. https://t.co/Zgsu5zzfu4
“Long solitude walks can also help you clear your head, relieve stress, get some fresh air, and get in some exercise.” — @Alltopstartups https://t.co/NRCOzmpXY1
the idea of putting your best foot forward in your work — ganbaru — is one that is widely valued, no matter your profession. Whether you’re a CEO or convenience store worker, if you can exemplify the principles of ganbaru, your work will be respected. https://t.co/enlfbEuhPc
Emotional intelligence is the capacity to blend thinking and feeling to make optimal decisions — which is key to having a successful relationship with yourself and others. https://t.co/fgwMPiQq9O
A simple technique to practice emotional intelligence: name it to tame it. I am feeling _______ (frustrated, angry, hopeless, etc.) It reduces the intensity of the feeling to vocalize it, per research https://t.co/zj0bd3qOC3
Leaving emotions out of the decision making process reduces one’s ability to think clearly and the overall quality of those decisions, per research. Maybe it isn’t so rational after all. https://t.co/zj0bd3qOC3