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Emotional Intelligence

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What Is Rejection Sensitivity Dysmorphia?

A therapist explains.
By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC
Emotional IntelligenceMindfulness/Meditation
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A Heart-Coherence Exercise to Calm Strong Emotions

Are you easily hijacked by your emotions? Try this DIY heart-coherence technique to steady them.
By Jane McCampbell Stuart, MA, LMFT, CPCC, RMFT
Emotional IntelligenceMindfulness/Meditation
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Just Do the Thing

Learn how to be productive and generous without overthinking it.
By Oliver Burkeman
Attitude/MindsetEmotional Intelligence
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Everything You Need to Know About Energy Psychology

A therapist and trauma expert on why healing the mind means treating the body too — and how tools like tapping, biofeedback, and EMDR can unlock deeper healing.
By Jane McCampbell Stuart, MA, LMFT, CPCC, RMFT
Emotional IntelligencePersonal Development
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4 Strategies to Let Go of Perfectionistic Tendencies

Perfectionism is a trait people typically develop early in life, but you can loosen its hold at any age. The following strategies can help you find the middle place.
By Jessie Sholl
Attitude/MindsetEmotional Intelligence
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Why It’s Important to Give Yourself Permission to Cocoon After a Loss

In this excerpt from Do Loss: A New Way to Move Through Change, author Sue Deagle shares six essential strategies for navigating loss, from respecting your messy emotions to accepting help without guilt.
By Sue Deagle
Emotional IntelligenceMindfulness/Meditation
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How to Turn Down Food Noise

Interventions to free your mind from obsessing about food.
By Elizabeth Millard
Emotional IntelligenceFood Addiction
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Struggling With Perfectionism? Try These Strategies to Loosen Its Hold

Feelings of not being good enough can lead to a drive for perfection that can in turn contribute to anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Learn strategies for finding relief.
By Jessie Sholl
Emotional IntelligencePersonal Development
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The Awkwardness Principle

When you're making a change, feeling uncomfortable is probably a good sign.
By Oliver Burkeman
Attitude/MindsetEmotional Intelligence
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9 Tips to Overcome People-Pleasing

Giving up the people-pleasing habit takes time, but the rewards are myriad. Get started on the path to greater integrity and self-care with these strategies.
By Laine Bergeson
Attitude/MindsetDating/Marriage
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Why Am I a People-Pleaser?

The tendency to put others first often starts young — here's what drives it and what it's costing you.
By Laine Bergeson
CoworkersDating/Marriage
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The Hidden Costs of Being a People-Pleaser

Resentment and exhaustion are just two hidden costs of people-pleasing. Discover the deeper toll it can take on your psyche.
By Laine Bergeson
Dating/MarriageEmotional Intelligence
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Less Is More

EL's editor in chief on how to slow down — and why simplifying is more important than it’s ever been.
By Jamie Martin
Emotional IntelligenceMindfulness/Meditation
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How to Stop Being a People-Pleaser

Learn how to stop putting others’ needs ahead of your own — and how to bring more authenticity to your relationships.
By Laine Bergeson
CoworkersEmotional Intelligence
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How Embodiment Can Help You Reclaim Your Body’s Wisdom

In her new book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, psychologist Diana Hill, PhD, explores how practicing embodiment can be a powerful source of vitality.
By Diana Hill, PhD
Emotional IntelligenceMindfulness/Meditation
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5 Strategies for Coping With a Narcissist

Try the following tips when dealing with a narcissistic personality.
By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC
Emotional IntelligenceHealthy Communication
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Talks — S10, EP11 / Move Your Body Through Grief

Learn how physical movement can be used as a tool to help transform your grief.

With Maggie Fazeli Fard
Emotional IntelligencePersonal Development
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Moving Through Grief

Our fitness editor reflects on how practicing grief movement helped her stay present during personal loss.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Emotional IntelligencePersonal Development
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Overwhelmed By Your New Year’s Resolutions?

Here are some tips to reflect on your progress and find the grace to adapt your goals — or even let go of them — with intention.
By Barbara Powell, MA, NBC–HWC
Emotional IntelligenceHealthy Habits/Goal Setting
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Why Inclusive Language Matters

Language is constantly evolving. Linguistic anthropologist Suzanne Wertheim, PhD, explains why inclusive language matters, how to use it — and how to keep up with the times.
By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC
Emotional IntelligenceHealthy Communication
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How to Avoid Toxic Competitiveness

Toxic competitiveness may lead to relationship issues and stagnation. Practicing self-acceptance and gratitude can relieve the pressure.
By Jon Spayde
Attitude/MindsetEmotional Intelligence
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