About Fear
Fear is nothing to be afraid of. It is an emotion. One of the strongest emotions we have because it keeps us safe. But what exactly happens when we are afraid? Why are so many people more scared every day? And what can we do to minimise the consequences of fear?...
Negativity Bias
Ever wondered why it is so difficult to stay positive these days no matter how many resolutions you make? It’s not you. It’s them. Our societies have a decided negativity bias. The day started well. I jumped out of bed, hummed a tune in the bathroom and...
About Stress
Stress has been called anything from a “silent killer” to useful. There are books, courses, research papers and a lot of blog posts on the topic. So why am I adding to the pile? Because looking at stress from the angle of emotions might help you cope with...
Am I Too Emotional?
Do you think of yourself as “too emotional”? Just occasionally or is it how you introduce yourself at parties? Have others labelled you with those words and now you’re trying your best not to live up to them? Is there even such a thing as being too...
About Triggers
Triggers are events that set off an emotion. This process is perfectly normal. Emotions are part of our biochemistry and are supposed to make our lives easier. When bad habits and traumatic events hijack the system though, events turn into triggers that make us feel...
The Power of EI Skills
EI Skills are superpowers. Our emotions influence the decisions we make, what kind of day we are having and even our health. They trigger our actions and can make our lives either easy or very difficult. Have you ever missed out on a fun party because you felt too sad...
About Anger
Most people would call anger a negative emotion. Maybe even a dangerous one. Anger can be overwhelming, scary and unhealthy if you experience it too often. There’s nothing good about it, is there? At best, it’s a waste of energy, right? Allow me to...
About Joy
Just google “joy” and you’ll find plenty of books, research and even speeches about the subject. But joy is just bite-sized happiness. Why not go for happiness in the first place? Why do some people prefer to aim for joy? Lessons from the past From...
About Happiness
What is there to say about happiness? We love it! We strive for it and miss it when it’s gone. We wait whistfully for it’s return or buy stuff/repeat actions/cling to people who made us happy in the past to get the emotion back. While clinging to things...
About Frustration
I don’t know about you but for me frustration is ont he negative side of emotions. Frustration makes us feel tense. We breathe quickly or even not at all, because we hold our breath. And if frustration lasts for more than a few minutes, it becomes really…...