If you use these 8 phrases regularly, you’re more emotionally intelligent than you realize

If you use these 8 phrases regularly, you’re more emotionally intelligent than you realize

You don’t have to be a therapist or a mind reader to understand people on a deeper level. Sometimes, it’s as simple as the words you choose. The way we speak—especially in emotional moments—says a lot about how well we understand ourselves and those around us. And while emotional intelligence can seem like an abstract … Read more

8 behaviors of people who have been in survival mode for so long they’ve forgotten how to feel safe

8 behaviors of people who have been in survival mode for so long they’ve forgotten how to feel safe

I remember a day a few years ago when I caught myself feeling anxious about something as trivial as driving to a friend’s house for a weekend gathering. It wasn’t about the traffic or even the possibility of getting lost; I just couldn’t shake the feeling of being on edge. Later, I realized this constant … Read more