Evaluating employees is a workplace standard that has been used for decades. At this point, it’s routine; unfortunately, it's a practice that has become rote. Business is drastically changing, and the old way of doing employee evaluations is outdated! Just look at the prevalence of startups, unconventional office spaces, and even workplace yoga.

Mindfulness is one of the fastest-growing interests in the business sphere. Now it is changing employee evaluations and feedback, too. When that inevitable, and admittedly often awkward, time of year comes around for discussing employees' [...]

Not every couple will struggle with glitchy Skype connections during months apart, the U.S. Government interrupting dinner, or the strain Top Secret secrets place on two people in love. Military relationships are subject to a laundry list of struggles—and joys—that others don’t have. But at the heart of military relationship challenges are the same human issues that every couple navigates.

These seven tips for strengthening a military relationship are based on the principles of Emotional Intelligence (EQ). Hopefully they will help with deployment, reunion and the everyday challenges of [...]

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“Now is the age of anxiety,” wrote Depression-era poet W. H. Auden, but now could easily be the age of anxiety too. To be human is to be anxious; anxiety is a natural, fight-or-flight instinct intended to keep us alive, but it can also make life unbearable. These natural remedies for anxiety may help you.

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Gone are the days when intelligence was a test score or a number on the IQ scale. Thanks to modern technology, from brain scans to social media, the idea that intelligence is more multifaceted than book smarts is now widespread. You've probably heard the term emotional Intelligence. But what does it mean to be emotionally intelligent? And is empathy the same thing as emotional intelligence?

It’s easy to think emotional intelligence is all about dealing with mushy feelings or reserved for those who are "too emotional." On the contrary, Emotional intelligence or EQ (as it’s commonly abbreviated [...]

Friendship may be one of life's most precious gifts in our lives. Yet, in today's culture, the talk of toxic people and blocking or ghosting has sadly become mainstream. As loneliness and anxiety skyrocket, I wonder if the inability to make and maintain friendships is one of the causes.

Recently, there have been many discussions in my coaching practice about dying friendships, the need for boundaries with friends, and an inability to make new friends as adults.

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What’s your dream? Ever imagine it a reality?

Have you ever asked yourself, "How do I make my dreams come true?" What if I told you that you’re not too busy, too broke, too stuck in a rut to achieve your dream. It’s true!

Learn simple steps that you can take to achieve any goal, no matter how big. It just depends on how you focus your attention.

Are you fighting aches and pains? Or feeling like your body “just isn’t right”? It could be more than a physical malaise. Maybe emotional conflicts are trying to get you to sit up and pay attention. It might just be time for an emotional reset!

When your back is aching and your shoulders are bound up in knots, there’s nothing like getting a good massage, right? It's easy to recognize when our body needs a break. When we're hungry, we eat; when we're tired, we rest and when our head is throbbing, we reach for relief. But how well do you care for your emotions and emotional well-being?

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One thing is clear—life happens! Every day greets us with challenges: a tough assignment at work, a crabby spouse, a friend who pushes our buttons, or just everyday demands of work and family! It takes emotional fitness to weather life’s storms with level-headedness and equanimity. It requires the skill to stay calm under pressure especially when emotions spike.

How often do you brush your feelings aside because you’re just too busy to deal with them? Are they annoying inconveniences? Do you find yourself ignoring a mounting impatience or frustration until you blow?

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