Journaling and emotional intelligence competencies
Focusing on emotional intelligence competencies might actually be the key to unlocking effective journaling.
stress management
Interactive data shows income inequality and impact of racism on black boys
It’s easy for some to imagine that the US is the land of opportunity. After all, it’s a common narrative. But having good reality testing means looking at and absorbing data. To that end, Opportunity Insights deserves praise for their research, and also their advocacy.
Can your EQ help your IQ?
We enjoyed this article from Psychology Today about how Emotional Intelligence might play a bigger role in academic success than organization, and almost as big a role as IQ. It is written by Carolyn MacCann,…
All sports are team sports
In 2013 Diana Nyad’s successfully swam from Cuba to Florida. She did it without flippers. She did it without taking a rest on a boat. And she did it without a shark cage. Although, to…
Elizabeth Cox: The surprising link between stress and memory | TED Talk
Stress has so many physiological effects and an important part of emotional intelligence is stress management. Here’s a short helpful video on the relationship between stress and memory (cognitive functioning!). Enjoy!
Why Keep a Journal: The Benefits of Journaling
Before embarking on diary writing, many people ask: Why keep a journal? There are dozens of benefits of keeping a diary or journal. Dr. James Pennebaker, a social psychologist at the University of Texas, spearheaded…