The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from David Rock’s book Your Brain at Work
“New lovers tend to “lose their minds” and do all sorts of crazy things in the heat of the moment. One study showed that new lovers’ brains have a lot in common with people on cocaine. Dopamine is sometimes called the “drug of desire.” Too much dopamine, from being “high with excitement,”
The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from Dan Ariely’s book Predictably Irrational
“Using money to motivate people can be a double-edged sword. For tasks that require cognitive ability, low to moderate performance-based incentives can help. But when the incentive level is very high, it can command too much attention and thereby distract the person’s mind with thoughts about the reward. This can create stress and ultimately reduce the level of performance.”
The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from Travis Bradberry’s book Emotional Intelligence 2.0
“Transparency and openness also make people feel like they are trusted, respected, and connected to their organization—instead of being told what to do and kept in the dark.”
The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from Travis Bradberry’s book Emotional Intelligence 2.0
“Instead of making a change and expecting others to just accept it, take time to explain the why behind the decision, including alternatives, and why the final choice made the most sense. If you can ask for ideas and input ahead of time, it’s even better. Finally, acknowledge how the decision will affect everyone.”
The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from Travis Bradberry’s book Emotional Intelligence 2.0
“The biggest obstacle to increasing your self–awareness is the tendency to avoid the discomfort that comes from seeing yourself as you really are.”
The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from Travis Bradberry’s book Emotional Intelligence 2.0. Illustrated is a easy emotional intelligence trick to help control anger.
“In the beginning, doing other than yelling when you are angry will be extremely difficult. But each time you succeed, the new pathway is strengthened. Eventually the urge to yell is so small that it’s easy to ignore.”
The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from Travis Bradberry’s book Emotional Intelligence 2.0
“Turn off the computer at least two hours before bedtime. The light of a computer screen right in front of your face late at night is similar enough to sunlight that it tricks your brain, making it difficult to fall asleep and disruptive to the quality of your sleep.”
The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from Travis Bradberry’s book Emotional Intelligence 2.0
“Instead of making a change and expecting others to just accept it, take time to explain the why behind the decision, including alternatives, and why the final choice made the most sense. If you can ask for ideas and input ahead of time, it’s even better. Finally, acknowledge how the decision will affect everyone.”
The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from Travis Bradberry’s book Emotional Intelligence 2.0
“Your body speaks volumes when you push it too hard. Take the time to recognize these signals and recharge your emotional battery before your stress causes permanent damage to your system.”
The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from Travis Bradberry’s book Emotional Intelligence 2.0
“The excitement and energy you enjoy during a good mood paint a rosy picture of all you encounter. This leaves you far more likely to make impulsive decisions that ignore the potential consequences of your actions. Stay aware of your good moods and the foolish decisions these moods can lead to, and you’ll be able to enjoy feeling good without any regrets.”