Category: Emotional Intelligence EI

Emotional intelligence (EI) refers to the ability to recognize, understand, manage, and effectively use one’s own emotions as well as the ability to recognize, understand, and influence the emotions of others. It involves a set of skills that are crucial for building positive relationships, navigating social situations, and achieving personal and professional success.

❤️‍🔥 Love in the Age of Algorithms: The Neuroscience of Dating Apps, Honesty, and Deception

💬 The Swipe That Changed Everything Dating apps were meant to simplify love — turning chance encounters into curated matches.And in many ways, they work: people meet, connect, even marry through them.But the same tools that help us find love can also amplify illusion — the carefully filtered self, the dopamine-fueled thrill, and, at times, the emotional… Read More ❤️‍🔥 Love in the Age of Algorithms: The Neuroscience of Dating Apps, Honesty, and Deception

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For All the Great Pretenders on Dating Sites: A Psychological Reflection

For all the great pretenders on dating sites — the ones who say they’re looking for love, adventure, or connection, yet hide behind filters, false stories, and borrowed charm — this is for you. You craft profiles like performances, painting yourself as emotionally available, well-traveled, kind, and “just looking for something real.” But the truth… Read More For All the Great Pretenders on Dating Sites: A Psychological Reflection

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When the Truth Doesn’t Match the Tears: The Weaponization of Illness

When the Truth Doesn’t Match the Tears: The Weaponization of Illness There are few things more devastating than hearing someone say they are dying of cancer. It evokes immediate empathy, sorrow, and compassion. It’s a powerful declaration—one that stops people in their tracks and shifts the way we view everything around that person. But what… Read More When the Truth Doesn’t Match the Tears: The Weaponization of Illness

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Emotions

Emotions, both positive and negative, play a significant role in shaping our resilience—the ability to bounce back from adversity. Positive emotions can enhance our capacity to cope, while negative emotions, though challenging, can also influence how we navigate difficult situations. Here are examples of how both types of emotions impact resilience: Positive Emotions and Resilience… Read More Emotions

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Trusting Your Instincts: The Critical Role of Gut Feelings in Protecting Your Children

Neuroscientific Basis:

The Brain-Gut Connection: The gut has its own nervous system, known as the enteric nervous system, which communicates with the brain via the vagus nerve. This connection is so strong that the gut is often referred to as the “second brain.”

Emotional Processing: The limbic system, which is responsible for emotions and memories, interacts with the gut, influencing your feelings and reactions. When something feels off, your gut can react, signaling your brain to be cautious.

Chemical Reacti

Adrenaline: When you perceive a threat, your body releases adrenaline, which can cause physical sensations like a racing heart or stomach discomfort. This is your body’s way of preparing to respond to danger.

Neurotransmitters: Serotonin and other neurotransmitters in the gut affect your mood and perception. A sudden change in these chemicals can trigger a gut feeling that something is wrong.… Read More Trusting Your Instincts: The Critical Role of Gut Feelings in Protecting Your Children

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