Emotional intelligence, I first came across this word many years ago in my teens when my elder sister bought a book on Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman. This new fancy word caught my attention and I picked up the book to read it only to realize that it was above my level of comprehension at that time. I couldn’t get past a few pages because of all…
“A manipulative person is great at portraying a kind and generous image of themselves in public so that no one would suspect anything from them. But behind closed doors, the story is different. The people who live with them are not safe from their abuse and the worst part is, nobody would believe that this seemingly kind and generous person could do such a thing.”Ahmed Faraz Khan…
One of the top characteristics of healthy relationships is the ability of both people to consciously set and maintain healthy boundaries (that includes respecting the other person’s boundaries as well). But why is it so important to set boundaries in romantic relationships? Aren’t intimate relationships supposed to be, well, intimate? Wouldn’t it make the relationship too mechanical and limited? This thinking pattern of “going with the emotional…
Let’s be honest, the initial phase of falling in love and physical attraction is not enough to maintain and sustain a relationship in the long run. There are lots of other practical aspects involved that contribute to building a healthy relationship. The “honeymoon phase” phase for many relationships can only last for so long. That isn’t a bad thing, it’s just how we function. The initial blinding…
Before we dive right into how you can become a better listener in any relationship and enhance your social skills, let's look into 3 typical communication scenarios that we usually experience. Scenario #1 Imagine you are at a gathering where you are talking to Person-A, and you are expressing yourself with all your heart. You are fully engaged in converting your thoughts into words. Expressing your opinions,…
Being mindful and living in the present moment seems such a simple, straight forward, no-brainer thing, yet it seems to escape most of us. So much so that it has become a hot topic for many books, blogs, and seminars. Why is it that such a simple thing as being mindful seems so elusive to apply in our everyday lives? The answer is simple. We have not…
Every single one of us has the potential to be so much more than we are, and throughout our lives, we stumble upon so many amazing ideas and take great initiatives for our growth and well-being, and we also go to great lengths to get started and get things going. But after the initial hype settles down, we often find it difficult to be consistent and stay…
We all know the feeling of sheer overwhelm when we have so much more to do than our tiny little plates could handle (as in “having too much on my plate”... no? Okay...). The feeling of shutting down, feeling stuck, helpless, hopeless, not knowing how all of it would get done, often mixed with the feelings of frustration and anxiety...Yep, we are all just too familiar with…
Feelings of hurt are one of the most common feelings in human relationships whether it be personal or professional. Firstly, it is very important to understand that all negative/uncomfortable emotions have some higher purpose. They are there to serve us in some form, not to harm us. I like to call them Indicators. The purpose of these emotional indicators is to direct our attention towards something that…
If you have stumbled upon this guide, chances are you recently had an uncomfortable interaction with someone who showed jealousy towards you and now you want to know exactly how to handle such jealous people. Maybe you mentioned something about your progress or an achievement, or just how well things have been going for you lately, and all of a sudden you could smell hints of jealousy…
Do you encounter people who keep asking you annoyingly personal questions, and you can’t figure out exactly how to deal with such nosy people. Did it ever happen to you that you ended up giving in to those nosy, personal questions and telling them all about yourself when you really didn’t want to? And later on, you kick yourself for it. Answering questions about your private matters,…
We all go through the ups and downs of life. There are times when things work perfectly well for us and life's a breeze, and sometimes we are tested when things don’t seem to go as we desire or expect. Knowing how to stay positive during such difficult times can shift our entire experience of life. When we face a particularly challenging phase of life, we must…
Are you going through a rough patch? Do you struggle with negative thoughts and emotions and wonder if there is any way to effectively get rid of them? If so, you are not alone my friend. Practical life can sometimes throw curveballs at us in the form of challenging circumstances, past memories, and difficult people. During such times, it's a common occurrence to get stuck in the…
Have you struggled with your position in society? Do you find yourself trying to please people too often? Do you worry too much about others’ opinions of you or fitting-in with them? Do you tend to lose your voice in the crowd and not being able to stand up for yourself? Have you ever struggled with charisma and confidence? If any of this resonates with you, worry…
"The difference between successful people and very successful people is that very successful people say NO to almost everything." — Warren Buffet Always saying yes and agreeing to everything because of social pressure can be draining and exhausting. Have you suffered this “Ummm...yeah...sssure...” syndrome? Are you tired of being a YES-Man/Woman? We have our own life with limited time and so many things to do. We have…
