Issue 5 | EI Magazine

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why No One Wins a War or Argument

For millennia, tales of rival love, wars, superheroes, and villains depict an unwavering fight until one party has been defeated and the...

How to Make Gratitude a Daily Practice

Gratitude is an appreciation for what we have or receive, whether tangible or intangible. When we express gratitude, we acknowledge the...