Articles | Emotional Intelligence Magazine

Jun 1, 20224 min read

The Far-Reaching Benefits of Gratitude

How much could your life change if you practiced more gratitude? According to research, a lot! Studies show gratitude improves our...

Shaming Children Leaves Scars on the Brain that Adversely Affect Emotional Health

Jennifer Fraser, Ph.D

Jun 1, 20225 min read

Parenting

Shaming Children Leaves Scars on the Brain that Adversely Affect Emotional Health

Growing up, my father’s method of punishment was to shun me, a practice our family referred to ominously, yet humorously, as “Amish...

Dating Tips: How to Increase Your Chances of Finding ‘The One' Using Emotional Intelligence

Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda

Jun 1, 20225 min read

Relationships

Dating Tips: How to Increase Your Chances of Finding ‘The One' Using Emotional Intelligence

So, you’re in the dating scene looking for that special someone. There’s a good chance it all starts with swiping right. Dating apps like...

How to Use Words of Affirmation in Your Relationships

Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda

Jun 1, 20223 min read

Relationships

How to Use Words of Affirmation in Your Relationships

Do you recall the last time you were affirmed with words? Maybe it was a friend or family member expressing how much they missed seeing...

How to Teach Your Child About the Mind-Body Connection — AKA Psychoneuroimmunology

Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda

May 1, 20223 min read

Parenting

How to Teach Your Child About the Mind-Body Connection — AKA Psychoneuroimmunology

You may have had a similar occurrence with your child, such as this: Your child: “I don’t feel good. I feel sick.” The first thing you...

Why It Is Dangerous to Allow Labels to Define WHO We Are

Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda

May 1, 20224 min read

Self-awareness

Why It Is Dangerous to Allow Labels to Define WHO We Are

Defining who we are can be difficult. From a young age, we have been defined by labels—i.e., gender, occupation, relationship status,...

The Ins and Outs of Motivation: How to Motivate Employees Without Rewards or Punishments

Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda

May 1, 20224 min read

Motivation

The Ins and Outs of Motivation: How to Motivate Employees Without Rewards or Punishments

Motiving ourselves is challenging enough. So, how do we motivate others? Before we answer that question, it is important first to...

Mental Health Awareness: Take Back Control Over Our Mental Well-being

Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda

May 1, 202211 min read

Mental Health Awareness

Mental Health Awareness: Take Back Control Over Our Mental Well-being

Discussing one’s mental health is a touchy subject, and rightfully so. There is nothing more personal than the element of ourselves that...

Is Being Honest Worth it? How to Improve the Outcome of Addressing a Concern

Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda

May 1, 20227 min read

Effective Communiction

Is Being Honest Worth it? How to Improve the Outcome of Addressing a Concern

It’s happening again! You are in a meeting providing your insights when you are interrupted by someone who cannot wait for you to finish...

How to Break Up: 5 Ways to End a Relationship with Emotional Intelligence

Michele Paiva

May 1, 20223 min read

Relationships

How to Break Up: 5 Ways to End a Relationship with Emotional Intelligence

It is essential to recognize that during a breakup, it is natural for both parties to use protective strategies that help them to...

5 Ways Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Impact the Bottom Line

Shefali Raina

May 1, 20222 min read

Leadership

5 Ways Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Impact the Bottom Line

Emotionally intelligent leaders are invaluable assets to organizations. Their level of self-awareness encourages them to listen...

What Causes Test Anxiety and How Emotional Intelligence Can Help

Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda

May 1, 20225 min read

Education (SEL)

What Causes Test Anxiety and How Emotional Intelligence Can Help

If you are a parent whose child suffers from test anxiety, or you are a student who knows firsthand the crippling feelings of overwhelm...