Emotional intelligence (EQ) is defined as “the ability to perceive, control and evaluate emotions.” EQ is not just some nice-to-have trait — it’s essential for our general wellbeing. Although different types of people handle emotions differently, anyone can learn how to increase emotional intelligence with the right knowledge and tools. Find out how to increase…
Why Loving Fiercely is Worth it
Our experience of love is greatly impacted by how deeply we love another person. Today, most people tend to stay on the shallower end of the emotional pool to avoid vulnerability and appearing too keen in their connections. But loving fiercely is one of the most effective ways to experience bliss and spiritual alchemy. Find…
Is Love Blind? How we Choose our Partners
Falling in love is one of the best experiences, but it can also blur our vision. That’s why it can often feel like love is blind. A vital step in our search for loving and meaningful connections is understanding the forces that impact our choices. A lot goes into creating sustainable long-term connections and having…
How to Cope When Reality Does Not Meet Your Expectations
We all face times when our reality does not meet expectations. This becomes painful when we’re unable to manage the gap between the two. The wider the gap, the more we suffer, especially if we resist and deny. When we build awareness and take responsibility for the filters through which we see the world, we…
Situationships: What they are and Why they’re Unhealthy
A situationship is a romantic liaison that’s undefined. It’s a relationship label that’s become common in modern culture, where people are placing more importance on freedom and personal growth. While situationships can work in the short term and under specific conditions, they can harm us in the long run. Find out how to evaluate whether…
The 6 Types of Intuition and How to Tap into Them
Everyone is intuitive and can sense things that go beyond the rational mind. Many people find it hard to access this intelligence because they’re either too busy or don’t know how to tune in. The good news is that tapping into your intuition is a learnable skill. We have six types of intuition that correspond…
The Difference Between Hedonic and Eudaimonic Happiness (and why it matters)
Most of us are familiar with hedonic happiness – the type that’s derived from pleasure and enjoyment. While hedonism might make you feel good temporarily, it won’t change a reality that you’re not happy with. To create the type of happiness that’s enduring, you need to balance hedonic with eudaimonic happiness – the type of…
Love Takes Courage: How to Deal with Fear of Vulnerability
Courage is a product of the heart. It refers to the ability to be comfortable with uncertainty and grapple with the a fear of vulnerability. Nowhere is our courage tested more than in the realm of intimate connections. That’s why one of the bravest things we can do is to love another and receive their…
The One that Got Away: Finding Love after Loss
The one that got away is that special love with whom you had to part with because circumstances and timing were not favorable for the relationship to blossom. As time goes by, you wonder what you and that person could have had. While most of us find it easy to move on, a few of…
Feeling Unmotivated to Work and Bored? Make it Exciting with a New Vision.
We all experience feeling unmotivated to work at some point. Sometimes changing up our routines renews our enthusiasm. If that doesn’t work, we need to probe deeper to find the cause of our lack of inspiration. The cure for boredom isn’t to numb it but to actively engage with our feelings. The next time you…