Emotions are functional and universal physiological responses (bodily reactions) to external and internal environmental stimuli. They originate in the brain and release neurotransmitters through the body. They are protective and provide information: Fear, sadness, disgust, anger, surprise, and happiness. One pathway is to trace emotions that are elicited by stimuli coming from our outside environment. Another […]
Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to be self-aware and to be aware of others’ thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It means to be able to check-in with yourself and be able to identify what you are thinking and what you are feeling. Checking-in with yourself during a challenging situation with others prevents you […]
Feeling Lost: Emotions-Feelings-Values At times we feel lost and wonder whether we are still on-track. This discussion might be helpful. I start this discussion with emotions and feelings and will end with values. Emotions are universal and hard wired in the brain. They are a reaction to environmental stimuli (triggers) and occur automatically and […]
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