I’m a joy seeker – when I remember to slow down and love this life, that is! I get excited about adventures big and small and look for the magic that’s in everyday moments. And, of course, I named my EQ training and coaching business, Joy Discovered. Why joy? The definition of joy is “the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune.” I think it’s safe to say this is something you and I …
After my first son was born, I was grateful for all I had and my life that was now very full. But I was tired. There was no fire in my belly or skip in my step and it slowly ate away at me. “Life is supposed to be delicious,” I thought, but I didn’t have much of an appetite for anything. Most of us experience this. We build a big career, have a child …
I don’t like when I scream at my kids. I hate it when my mind is too tired to think of creative solutions for my challenges at work. And I always regret when I lay into my husband from stress. I have found there is one activity that helps reduce all of these cringe-worthy behaviors of mine. It’s something you and I already know we need to do. It’s probably on your to-do list right now. It’s …
Vast research has found that people who regularly practice gratitude: 👍 Have more energy👍 Are less likely to be depressed, anxious, or lonely👍 Experience a higher quality of sleep👍 Get fewer headaches👍 Feel stronger social connections👍 Are happier and more optimistic👍 And are more emotionally intelligent than those who don’t. These are all important qualities that help us be impactful leaders at both work and home, so maybe it should be Thanksgiving every day of …
In the wake of Hurricane Ian, many leaders came to me and asked, “How can I support my colleagues who lost everything?” Maybe your colleague didn’t go through a natural disaster, but has experienced other hardships like the ending of a relationship or job, the diagnosis of a disease, financial difficulty, or the loss of a loved one. As an emotionally intelligent leader, you know that whatever’s happening in someone’s personal life also affects their …