What determines how compassionate we are? I have just watched a fantastic TED talk from 2007 by Daniel Goleman, a psychologist who researches emotional intelligence. Apparently, our degree of compassion (whether or not we would stop to help a stranger) …
How can I influence my emotions? I have just watched a totally fascinating TED talk by Lisa Feldman Barrett PhD. It has revolutionised the way I look at my emotions. Rather than being held hostage by them, it seems I …
What is emotional intelligence? The ability to understand, use and manage our emotions. Once we learn to master this, we can use it to manage our stress levels, communicate more effectively, relate and empathise with other people, and diffuse conflict …