By Brendan P. Keegan Relationships are everything when it comes to providing an enjoyable customer or work experience that breeds trust and loyalty. But you can’t form these relationships if you aren’t tapping into your emotional intelligence. Part of emotional intelligence is being self-aware and intelligently managing your own emotions. The other side of the…
When COVID Threatens Your Relationship
The pandemic has massively disrupted normal life, creating conflict and suffering in innumerable ways. This much we know. But what I didn’t know, or expect, was how much disruption and the particular kind of conflict the pandemic would create in marriages and long-term relationships. For the first year of the pandemic, couples actually managed well….
My Favorite Pieces of Life Advice
One of my goals for sharing my writing is to keep myself accountable. It fills the role of a coach who keeps telling me to stick to the fundamentals and do the little things right. I’m absolutely convinced that the best advice for living well is simple. Go ahead and scroll through the archives of…
Finding Beauty in Chaos
Doom, gloom, and misery are everywhere. COVID-19 has rocked our world and many people remain afraid of the virus. In innocence, ignorance, or even knowingly, many have allowed fear to become the idol that they serve. But there may be an overlooked silver lining here. Rebel that I am, I decided to survey people about…
Seeing the Full Picture
I almost got into an accident. It was Monday evening, and there was a line of cars in front of me in the turning lane. When the last car got over, I moved forward. The light was still green for me, but it was likely “left turn yield on green” for the other side. A…
6 Causes of Burnout at Work
Job burnout is on the rise, according to several surveys. People are feeling emotionally exhausted, detached from their work and colleagues, and less productive and efficacious. This makes them more likely to suffer health consequences, need sick days, and quit their jobs. Not too surprisingly, burnout has become even more prevalent during the pandemic, particularly…
How to Identify and Deal With Mental Exhaustion
Have you ever felt as though your obligations to friends, family, or work have become frustrating or draining, or tasks that you’ve been assigned have accumulated to monstrous levels and seem insurmountable? If so, congratulations—you’re human. This is known as mental exhaustion, mental fatigue, or burnout, and it’s more common than you might think. But…
The Power of the Room
In what room are you living? What’s the mental and emotional space you inhabit? Who do you share it with? Did you consciously choose your room, or did you just kind of drift into it? Within your room are the people you spend time with regularly. They’ve introduced you to many of the mindsets, ideas, and…
Do You Feel Guilty Relaxing?
In this busy, modern culture, there can be a lot of pressure to be on the go, doing something “productive.” This societal attitude can make us feel as though we’re wasting time whenever we engage in activities such as watching TV shows (or sports), having whimsical conversations with friends or family, or simply spending time…
Is Resentment Stopping You From Feeling Grateful?
I have been researching gratitude for 25 years, mainly in the field of education. No matter what the context or country, when I raise the topic of resentment in my workshops, the mood of the discussion starts to shift. Participants are generally more engaged, and relieved to know that it’s OK to struggle with the…
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