Tag Archive : Emotional Intelligence

The Difference Between Self-Awareness and Self-Consciousness and Why it Matters

Self-awareness and self-consciousness are two sides of the same coin. The difference is subtle but critical for understanding how to manage your mindset when you must perform at your best. In our daily lives, these terms are often used interchangeably, but grasping their distinctions can unlock profound insights into our mental and emotional well-being. Let’s […]

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Author of Emotional Intelligence Perfectly Explains Optimism vs Pessimism

There is a stark difference in mindset of an optimist vs. the mindset of a pessimist that creates a major competitive advantage for optimist. Most people boil down optimism to thinking positive and pessimism to thinking negative. While this explanation does have some truth, it doesn’t provide a true picture of the competitive advantage for […]

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Coping With Stress: A Mindset Comparison

The mindset you use to cope with stress will either provide you with motivation or decrease your motivation. In her preeminent book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D. provides a simple definition of mindset. The view you adopt for yourself [that] profoundly affects the way you lead your life. So, if you […]

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