What is emotional intelligence? “Laughter helps us view frustrations and disappointments from new perspectives; it enables us to survive hard times, setbacks, and frustrations.” – Dr Jeanne Segal Ph.D.
Today’s recommendation is ‘The Language of Emotional Intelligence’ by Dr Jeanne Segal Ph.D. It's no secret that emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in your relationships. But how do you apply these specialised skills in everyday life? It's easy - with this practical, ready-to-use guide by a renowned expert in the field of emotional intelligence and communication. Using the latest research and true-to-life examples, Dr. Jeanne Segal's step-by-step program shows you how to incorporate the five basic tools of emotional intelligence to enhance your relationships in the workplace, at home, and in all areas of your life. Packed with simple exercises, revealing self-quizzes, and proven calming techniques, this user-friendly guide can help you reach into the hearts and minds of others - sometimes without saying a word! Once you master the language of emotional intelligence, you'll be able to form mutually rewarding bonds that last a lifetime. Dr. Segal's method is a complete, hands-on approach to one of the most important life skills you will ever learn. Check it out here. How else can HappiMe help you or your child? We offer targeted coaching programmes, which can be really useful for supporting you to develop more helpful thinking patterns. Find out more here.
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My child can't express themselves... “Feelings are much like waves, we can’t stop them from coming but we can choose which one to surf.” – Jonatan Martensson
In the article we are going to recommend today, the author explains that one of their top 3 tips for better understanding your emotions is to “broaden your emotional vocabulary”. Now, what does this mean? At HappiMe, one of the first things we ask our young people to do is write down all of the words they would use to describe their feelings, emotions and unhelpful thoughts. Then, we work together to try and double the amount of words that are written down… Yes, double! By doing this, we are improving their emotional knowledge and increasing their vocabulary. This, in turn, helps young people to express themselves better. Most of us know that when we are able to talk and share our thoughts and emotions, with the knowledge that the person we are sharing with can then understand how we may be feeling, we are much more likely to feel calmer afterwards… To read more on this, check out Harvard Business Review’s great article. How else can HappiMe help you or your child? We offer targeted coaching programmes, which can be really useful for supporting you to develop more helpful thinking patterns. Find out more here. Showing your emotions is a sign of strength... “Never apologise for being sensitive or emotional. It’s a sign that you have a big heart, and that you aren’t afraid to let others see it. Showing your emotions is a sign of strength.” – Brigitte Nicole
Since we are focusing on understanding our emotions this week, we wanted to share a brilliant TED Talk that we found recently. It has over 5 and a half million views… So, we aren’t the only ones who think it’s worth watching! Can you look at someone's face and know what they're feeling? Does everyone experience happiness, sadness and anxiety the same way? What are emotions anyway? For the past 25 years, psychology professor Lisa Feldman Barrett has mapped facial expressions, scanned brains and analysed hundreds of physiology studies to understand what emotions really are. She shares the results of her exhaustive research - and explains how we may have more control over our emotions than we think. Check out this informative TED Talk here. How else can HappiMe help you or your child? We offer targeted coaching programmes, which can be really useful for supporting you to develop more helpful thinking patterns. Find out more here. Our new normal... “Our new normal is always feeling a little off balance, like trying to stand in a dinghy on rough seas, and not knowing when the storm will pass.” - Tara Haelle
Across HappiMe social media this week, we will be focusing on UNDERSTANDING EMOTIONS! Given that we are currently experiencing a pandemic, we felt this article was particularly poignant and very relatable. This week, we plan to share videos and content to help you and your family understand your emotions better, along with some great top tips for managing them better. How else can HappiMe help you or your child? We offer targeted coaching programmes, which can be really useful for supporting you to develop more helpful thinking patterns. Find out more here. A book recommendation for understanding anger... ‘The Upside of Your Darkside’ by Todd Kashdan & Robert Biswas-Diener
In 'The Upside of Your Dark Side', two pioneering researchers in the field of psychology show that while mindfulness, kindness, and positivity can take us far, they cannot take us all the way. Sometimes, they can even hold us back. Emotions such as anger, anxiety, guilt, and sadness might feel uncomfortable, but it turns out that they are also incredibly useful. Check it out here. How else can HappiMe help you or your child? We offer targeted coaching programmes, which can be really useful for supporting you to develop more helpful thinking patterns. Find out more here. Is anger a good thing? “A healthy society is not an anger-free society.” – Greater Good (Berkeley)
Today, we are sharing a snippet from Greater Good’s brilliant article on ANGER! “Anger is best viewed as a tool that helps us read and respond to upsetting social situations. Research overwhelmingly indicates that feeling angry increases optimism, creativity, effective performance—and research suggests that expressing anger can lead to more successful negotiations, in life or on the job…” In this great article, you will find a fun emotional intelligence quiz, a brilliant video and lots of interesting tips and facts! Check it out here, How else can HappiMe help you or your child? We offer targeted coaching programmes, which can be really useful for supporting you to develop more helpful thinking patterns. Find out more here. A great TED Talk on anger... “[Anger is] a powerful and healthy force in your life.” – Ryan Martin
Since we are focusing on anger this week, we wanted to share a brilliant TED Talk that we found last year. In his great talk, anger researcher, Ryan Martin, draws from a career studying what makes people mad to explain some of the cognitive processes behind anger, and why a healthy dose of it can actually be useful. "Your anger exists in you ... because it offered your ancestors, both human and nonhuman, an evolutionary advantage," he says. "[anger is] a powerful and healthy force in your life." Check out his informative TED Talk here. How else can HappiMe help you or your child? We offer targeted coaching programmes, which can be really useful for supporting you to develop more helpful thinking patterns. Find out more here. How can I help my child control their anger? "If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.” – Chinese Proverb
Across HappiMe social media this week, we will be focusing on ANGER! We think it’s fair to say that anger often has a bit of a bad reputation. However, at HappiMe, we believe that anger can be a learning opportunity – or a chance to be taught something about ourselves in a given situation. Naturally, we feel this is never more important than when a child is expressing their anger. Now, of course, there are healthy and unhealthy ways of managing any emotion, especially anger (maybe this is where that bad reputation comes from?). If your child would benefit from a slightly more helpful way to express themselves, then check out this article for some amazing tips. How else can HappiMe help you or your child? We offer targeted coaching programmes, which can be really useful for supporting you to develop more helpful thinking patterns. Find out more here. Great books for children who worry... ‘What to Do When You Worry Too Much’ by Dawn Heubner
This great children’s read is an interactive self-help book designed to guide 6-12 year olds and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of generalized anxiety. Engaging, encouraging, and easy to follow, this book educates, motivates, and empowers children to work towards change. It includes a note to parents by psychologist and author Dawn Huebner, PhD. Check it out here. How else can HappiMe help you or your child? We offer targeted coaching programmes, which can be really useful for supporting you to develop more helpful thinking patterns. Find out more here. Tips for parents of anxious children... “Spend time with people who bring out the best in you, not the stress in you.” - Unknown
Helen Sadler, ex-teacher and parent, shares her story of becoming a children's author, as a way to help children and their families through difficult times. In her honest, raw and vulnerable TED Talk, this amazing parent shares her tips for helping children through fear and anxiety. Watch her #TEDTalk here. How else can HappiMe help you or your child? We offer targeted coaching programmes, which can be really useful for supporting you to develop more helpful thinking patterns. Find out more here. |
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