Emotional Intelligence

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The Antidote To Worry

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The Antidote To Worry

I used to worry about stuff happening in my life and my work for days and weeks. Actually the truth be known, it could sometimes be months of ruminating, stewing and worrying. Worrying’s not all bad. It can be helpful to motivate us to take a positive action, but excessive worry is debilitating.

There are some simple things we can do to work with our worries, emotions and thoughts and lessen their impact. Would it surprise you to learn that we don’t have to change anything at all or fix anything in our selves?

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The Question To Ask Above All Others

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The Question To Ask Above All Others

As I was making my daily matcha today, I thought about a speaking opportunity I'd applied for a few months ago. I'd submitted proposals a few times to speak to this particular conference and I had all but written them off because the deadline to announce speakers had once again passed. 

I sensed negative thoughts and began to feel angry and frustrated. I was thinking how many great speakers go unnoticed and getting madder by the minute. I began wondering why I didn't get selected. I started questioning whether I'm good enough, self-doubt began creeping in and I firmly decided I wouldn't re-apply a third time.

As I walked over to my desk I noticed a new email in my in-box from none other than the conference I was just stewing over...