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What’s the science behind motivation? Where does motivation come from? According to The Source by Tara Swart, motivation is closely tied to emotional intelligence. Motivation helps drive us forward when things get difficult, so learning to tap into it will ensure that you’ll have the resilience to keep progressing no matter what challenges you face. Check out how science explains motivation.
Are you a bottler? Do you tend to hide your emotions away and pretend they’re not there? It’s only natural to want to avoid feeling negative emotions. The problem is that ignoring them doesn’t make them go away; it only allows them to pile up until they can’t be contained any longer. In Emotional Agility, clinical psychologist and management consultant Susan David discusses the problems associated with bottling emotions. Read more to understand how bottled emotions are a ticking time bomb.
What’s the science behind manifestation? Does manifestation require you to take action? Manifestation involves replacing negative thoughts with positive ones, which hopefully leads to good results. The concept of manifesting also involves acting on these thoughts, says The Source by Tara Swart. Learn more about the science behind manifestation below.
Do you ignore emotional pain? Do you wallow in it? Susan David explains that we all have narratives in our minds that make us feel certain ways. Sometimes, they cause pain. She discusses two unhealthy responses to these controlling narratives: bottling emotions and brooding over emotions. Keep reading to understand these two ways of dealing with emotional pain and why they only cause more trouble.
Are you ready to reboot your life? How can you change your life for the better? In The Source, Tara Swart offers a step-by-step process for putting your whole brain into action to create the future you want. This involves increasing your self-awareness, creating an action board, becoming more mindful, and actively establishing changes. Continue reading to learn how to change your life for the better.
What’s your attachment style? How do you help your child process their emotions? Does your childhood past seep into your parenting present? In The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read, Philippa Perry offers guidance for strengthening your bonds with your child and raising an emotionally secure individual. She shares several practical actions you can take to move in this direction. Read more for seven Philippa Perry parenting practices that can bring about positive changes in your family.
Do you give yourself permission to feel what you feel? Do you allow yourself to struggle and even fail? Clinical psychologist and management consultant Susan David promotes emotional agility. That means having objectivity about what happens and how you feel and then deliberately responding in a healthy way. Part of emotional agility is accepting your emotions as they are. Read more to learn about the importance and the process of giving yourself permission to feel.
How often do you ask “Why?” How can asking “Why not?” lead you down exciting new paths? In A More Beautiful Question, Warren Berger highlights the fundamental questions (or question starters) “Why?” and “Why not?” He explains how these words form the basis of questions that can increase your knowledge, challenge your assumptions, and invoke your creativity to solve problems. Continue reading to discover the power of asking “Why?” and “Why not?”
How can you improve your self-awareness? What are good journaling exercises for self-awareness? According to The Source by Tara Swart, self-awareness is what helps you identify and take advantage of opportunities for change. She describes several journaling exercises that can increase your self-awareness. Let’s look at how to improve your self-awareness below.
How do you feel right now? What’s going on around you at this moment? It’s important to view your emotions with objectivity. Clinical psychologist Susan David says that, when it comes to your present emotions, mindfulness can help you be real about what you’re feeling and why. Read more to learn how to achieve mindfulness of emotions and stay in sync with reality.